History Please

[Unzie57]

I have recently purchased a 84' VF1000F. What years was this model built and does anyone know why, as I understand it, it was only a few? Any good books about the Interceptor history?Thanks for the help.

[drewl]

Last I heard, Honda dropped larger displacement bikes in the US due to complaints bu none other than Harley Davidson. The government enacted a tariff on bikes larger than 700cc to allow HD to thrive. This happened sometime in the late 80s I think.

[whenindoubt01]

Originally Posted by drewl

Last I heard, Honda dropped larger displacement bikes in the US due to complaints bu none other than Harley Davidson. The government enacted a tariff on bikes larger than 700cc to allow HD to thrive. This happened sometime in the late 80s I think.

I don't remember that time, I do remember the 750 Suzuki GS ruling in the late 70s, what a bike! I remember looking at the Honda CB 900 and thinking what a weird looking bike?LOL After riding the CB900 I did feel cozy, muscle and a humble feeling inside. What a bike for the time.

[reg71]

Actually, I have a book Amazon.com: Honda VF and VFR Interceptor (Whiteorse Press Collectors): Clement Salvadori: Books and have met the author of it as he is a local. It isn't very big but it's pretty interesting if you are into VFs and VFRs. I found my copy used on half.com but that link is to amazon. It might be worth picking up if you truly want to know about the history of the bike.

[RVFR]

Honda made the 84 VF1000F only in 84, in 85 they made the infamous gear driven cam version VF1000R and in 86 too, but with dual headlamps. As far as I know that was it for the US. All thou rumors where they kept making them overseas. Sorta like the mysterious 1988-89 VFR

[Buckwheat]

Found this article online.

The History of Honda's V-FouR VFR
The History of Honda's V-FouR VFR, Interceptor, and sisters RC30 and RC45