Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S): review, history, specs

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Class: street

Production: 1982-1983 (1984-1985 - VF700S)

Also called: Honda VF750S, Honda Sabre V45

Related: Honda V45 Magna (VF750C)

Model
Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S)

1982-1983

(USA)

Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1982 USA Name: Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S)

Frame: JH2RC070*CM~

1983 USA Name: Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S)

Frame: JH2RC070*DM~

Specifications

Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2245 mm / 88,4 in
Overall width 830 mm / 32,7 in
Overall height 1165 mm / 45,9 in
Wheelbase 1562 mm / 61,5 in
Ground clearance 135 mm / 5,3 in
Seat height 780 mm / 30,7 in
Dry weight 224 kg / 494 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 242 kg / 534 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Air-assist telescopic fork with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with air-adjustable mono-shock (adjustable rebound damping), 106 mm / 4,2 in
Front tire size 110/90-H18
Rear tire size 130/90-H17
Front brake Double disc, 275 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
Trail 117 mm / 4,6 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,17 l / 100 km (38 US mpg)
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders V 90°
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 48,6 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 82,0 hp (60,3 kW) / 9500 rpm
Max. torque 65,0 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,7 sec.
Top speed 202 km/h (125 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed with overdrive
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.737
Final reduction 3.400
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI (overdrive)


2.294

1.619

1.292

1.074

0.897

0.750

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator 300W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

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Videos

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1983 Honda V45 Sabre 750cc

Manuals

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