Honda VF1000R: review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1984-1986
Related: Honda VF1000F
| Models | |
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| Honda VF1000R
1984-1986 (Europe, USA – from 1986) <double headlight> |
Honda VF1000R
1985 (USA) <single headlight> |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | Europe | Name: Honda VF1000R
Code: VF1000RE |
| 1985 | USA, Europe | Name: Honda VF1000R
Code: VF1000RF |
| 1986 | USA, Europe | Name: Honda VF1000R
Code: VF1000RG |
Specifications
Honda VF1000R: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2170 mm / 85,4 in |
| Overall width | 730 mm / 28,7 in | |
| Overall height | 1200 mm / 47,2 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59,2 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 31,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 249 kg / 549 lbs
244 kg / 538 lbs – VF1000R (from 1985) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear tire size | 140/80 V17 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 25,0 l / 6,6 US gal (reserve – 4,5 l) – VF1000R (Europe)
23,5 l / 6,2 US gal (reserve – 4,5 l) – VF1000R (USA) | |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3,9 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,9 l / 100 km (34 US 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 | 11.0:1
10.7:1 – VF1000R (from 1985) | |
| Valve train | Gear driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 122,0 hp (89,7 kW) / 10000 rpm – full-power models | |
| Max. torque | 92,0 Nm (9,4 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – full-power models | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,4 sec. | |
| Top speed | 249 km/h (155 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 | |
| Final reduction | 2.529 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.882 1.500 1.240 1.037 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator 360W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-16Ah | |
Images
Honda VF1000R: images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda VF1000R: video.
Manuals
Honda VF1000R: manuals, parts, microfiches.