The Honda VF1000R is a motorcycle produced in 1986 with a four-stroke, 998 cc engine that provided 130 hp and 92.2 Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike also features a liquid cooling system, 4x 34mm CV type carbs, and inductive magnetically triggered ignition. The suspension consists of a 41mm center-axle with air-assist and 3-way rebound damping, and an air-assist coil-over shock with progressive linkage and three-way rebound damping. Front brakes consist of 2x 285mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 285mm disc with 1 piston caliper. Both the front and rear tires have a V speed rating, with the front measuring 120/80 V16 and the rear measuring 140/80 V17. The seat height is 810 mm and the ground clearance is 135 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 236 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 23 liters. The fuel consumption average is 36 mpg, and it has a top speed of 149.0 mph with a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.8 sec at 124.4 mph. The 1986 Honda VF1000R was tested in a group test by Motosprint in 1985.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VF 1000R
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
