Honda VF1000F (Interceptor, VF1000F2): review, history, specs

Class: sport-touring

Production: 1984-1986

Models
Honda VF1000F (Interceptor) 1984-1986 (USA, Europe)	Honda VF1000F2 1985-1986 (Europe)
Honda VF1000F (Interceptor)	Honda VF1000F2

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1984	USA, Europe	Name: Honda VF1000F (Interceptor - USA) Code: VF1000FE
1985	Europe	Name: Honda VF1000F; Honda VF1000F2 Code: VF1000FF; VF1000F2F
1986	Europe	Name: Honda VF1000F; Honda VF1000F2 Code: VF1000FG; VF1000F2G

Specifications

Honda VF1000F / VF1000F2: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2210 mm / 87,0 in – VF1000F 2270 mm / 89,4 in – VF1000F2
	Overall width	765 mm / 30,1 in
	Overall height	1250 mm / 49,2 in – VF1000F 1275 mm / 50,2 in – VF1000F2
	Wheelbase	1505 mm / 59,2 in – VF1000F 1550 mm / 61,0 in – VF1000F2
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in – VF1000F 145 mm / 5,7 in – VF1000F2
	Seat height	820 mm / 32,3 in – VF1000F 815 mm / 32,1 in – VF1000F2
	Dry weight	233 kg / 514 lbs – VF1000F 245 kg / 540 lbs – VF1000F2
	Curb (wet) weight	258 kg / 570 lbs – VF1000F 271 kg / 597 lbs – VF1000F2
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	41 mm air-assist telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping) with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 155 mm / 6,1 in – VF1000F 41 mm air-assist telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping) with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 140 mm / 5,5 in – VF1000F2
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm Pro-Link with air-assist mono-shock (adjustable rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in
	Front tire size	120/80 V16 – VF1000F 100/90 V18 – VF1000F2
	Rear tire size	140/80 V17
	Front brake	Double disc, 2-piston calipers
	Rear brake	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
	Fuel capacity	23,0 l / 6,1 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) – VF1000F 23,0 l / 6,1 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) – VF1000F2
	Trail	98 mm / 3,9 in – VF1000F 116 mm / 4,6 in – VF1000F2
	Fuel economy / consumption	6,7 l / 100 km (35 mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders V 90°
	Bore & Stroke	77,0 x 53,6 mm
	Displacement	998 cm³ (60,5 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	116,0 hp (85,3 kW) / 10000 rpm – full-power models
	Max. torque	88,0 Nm (9,0 kgfm) / 7500 rpm – VF1000F (full-power models) 89,0 Nm (9,1 kgfm) / 8000 rpm – VF1000F2 (full-power models)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,8 sec.^[1]
	Top speed	232 km/h (144 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 4x Keihin VD 36 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.971 – VF1000F 1.888 – VF1000F2
	Final reduction	2.529
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.733 1.894 1.500 1.240 1.037
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Fully transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator 350W at 5000 rpm – VF1000F Three-phase A.C. Generator 360W at 5000 rpm – VF1000F2
	Battery capacity	12V-16Ah