Model: 1984 Honda VF1000F ENGINE Type: 998 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Power: 116.00 HP (84.7 kW) @ 10000 RPM Transmission: 5 speed WHEELS Front Tire: 120/80-16 Rear Tire: 140/80-17 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc DIMENSIONS Length: 2165 mm (85.2 in) Width: 800 mm (31.5 in) Height: 1240 mm (48.8 in) Wheelbase: 1505 mm (59.3 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 inches) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Fuel Capacity: 23.00 litres (6.08 gallons) Dry Weight: 234 kg (516 lb) Curb Weight: 259 kg (571 lb) Original List Price: $4,998 US DESCRIPTION 16" front wheel, 18" rear wheel, silver alloy painted Steel Perimeter (Twin Spar) frame (Similar to GSXR or Honda NS500 frame), Single rear shock w/ 2 sided Alloy swingarm, 1/2 upper fairing (that molded into tank covering part of the frame) with chin or belly fairing, chain-driven cams, 4/2 exhaust. The forks had TRAC mechanical anti-dive mechanisms. Since it was only slightly faster than the 750 and since it was taller and carried it's weight higher, it was not the most successful product of the VF exercise for Honda. The (U.S.) color was mostly blue (sides of bike) with a red stripe and white (on top of tank and fairing), black seat with "1000F" stenciled (in white) on it and white wheels.
