The Honda VF 1000R is a motorcycle produced in 1985 with a four-stroke, V-four cylinder engine and a capacity of 998 cc. It has liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 10.7:1, with 4x 34mm CV type carbs for fuel injection. The bike starts with an electric ignition and can produce up to 130 hp at 10500 rpm, with a max torque of 92.2 Nm at 8000 RPM. It runs on a 5 speed transmission and a chain final drive.
The front suspension has a 41mm center-axle with air-assist, 3-way rebound damping, anti-dive valuing, with front wheel travel of 155mm. The rear suspension has an air-assist coil-over shock, progressive linkage, and three-way rebound damping, with a rear wheel travel of 123mm. The front brakes consist of two 285mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brakes feature a single 285mm disc with one-piston caliper. The bike has a ground clearance of 135mm and a seat height of 810mm. The dry weight is 236kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 23 liters, with an average consumption of 36 mpg.
In a road test conducted by Motosprint in 1985, it achieved a standing quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 124.4 mph and a top speed of 149.0 mph. Furthermore, it was featured in a group test in the same year, showcasing its prowess on the road. Overall, the Honda VF 1000R (1985) is a powerful, sleek motorcycle that delivers both performance and style.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VF 1000R
| 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 |
