The Honda VF1000R motorcycle was released in 1985 with a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-four DOHC engine with a capacity of 998cc. The bike had 130 horsepower at 10,500 rpm and a torque of 92.2 Nm/8.8 kg-m/63.7 ft-lb at 8,000 rpm. The VF1000R used a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive, with a front suspension of 41mm center-axle air-assisted, 3-way rebound damping, and anti-dive valuing. The rear suspension was an air-assist coil-over shock with a progressive linkage and three-way rebound damping. The front brakes had two 285mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brake had a single 285mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike had a fuel capacity of 23 liters and an average fuel consumption of 36 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile was completed in 10.8 seconds, and the top speed was 149 mph. The Rothmans Honda VF1000R was tested in a group test in 1985 by Motosprint. The bike had a dry weight of 236 kg (520 lbs) with a seat height of 810 mm (31.8 in) and a ground clearance of 135 mm (5.3 in).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VF 1000R Rothmans
| 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 | 10.7:1 |
| Induction | 4x 34mm CV type carbs |
| Ignition | Inductive magnetically triggered |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 130 hp / 94.8 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 92.2 Nm / 8.8 kg-m / 63.7 ft-lb @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm center-axle with air-assist, 3-way rebound damping, anti-dive valuing |
| Front Wheel Travel | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Air-assist coil-over shock, progressive linkage, three-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 123 mm / 4.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 285mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 285mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 V17 |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 236 kg / 520 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 liters / 6 US gal |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 liters (4.5L) |
| Consumption Average | 36 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.8 sec / 124.4 mp/h |
| Top Speed | 149.0 mph |
| Road Test | Group Test 1985 Motosprint |
