The Honda VF500F is a motorcycle model that was released in 1984. Its engine is a four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder with a capacity of 498 cc. The compression ratio of this motorcycle is 11.0:1, and its cooling system is liquid cooled. The bike also has a 6-speed transmission, with a maximum power of 70 hp at 11500 rpm and a maximum torque of 43 Nm at 10500 rpm. The clutch is a multiple plate coil springs type and the final drive is accomplished through a chain. The VF500F has a double cradle frame, air assisted 37mm forks at the front, and pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping at the rear. The front and rear brakes are 2x 255mm discs 2 piston calipers and a single 255mm disc 1 piston caliper, respectively. Its front and rear tyres are 100/90-16 and 110/90-18 respectively. The length, width, and height of the VF500F are 2070 mm, 760 mm, and 1175 mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 1420mm, and a seat height of 800mm. Its dry weight is 185 kg and wet weight is 20 kg. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 17 litres. The standing 1/4 mile acceleration time is 12.6 seconds at 102 mph, and the top speed is 128 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VF 500F Interceptor
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60.4 x 44 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4x 32 mm CV |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 70 hp / 51 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multiple plate coil springs |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted 37mm forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 255mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 255mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 407 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 20 kg / 454 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 liters / 4.5 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 102 mph |
| Top Speed | 128 mph |
