Honda VF1000F (1985)

The Honda VF1000F (US Interceptor) motorcycle was released in 1985 and features a four stroke, 90 degree V-four cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc and 4 valves per cylinder. With a compression ratio of 10.5:1, it produces 122 horsepower at 10,000rpm and 89.4 Nm of torque at 8000rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission system and a final chain drive. The front suspension includes 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC, while the back has a Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping. The bike weighs 238kg dry and 261kg wet, with a ground clearance of 135mm and seat height of 810mm. It has a top speed of 241.4 km/h and an average fuel consumption of 36 mpg. The front brakes consist of 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tyres have a size of 120/80 V16 and 140/80 V17 respectively, with a wheelbase of 1505mm. This motorcycle was tested as part of a bike group test.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VF1000F (US Interceptor)

Year: 1985
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77 x 53.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Induction: 4x 34 mm CV type
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 122 hp / 91 kW @ 10,000rpm
Max Torque: 89.4 Nm / 66 lb-ft @ 8000rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm air adjustable forks with dual Syntallic bushings, 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC
Front Wheel Travel: 155mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-link with 3-way adjustable rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 123mm / 4.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 276mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 140/80 V17
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.2 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.8 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 238 kg / 524 lbs
Wet Weight: 261 kg / 575 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 liters / 6 US gal
Consumption Average: 36 mpg
Top Speed: 241.4 / 150 mph
Road Test: Bike Group Test