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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
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