VF 1100 C

1985 Honda VF 1100 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 1985 Honda VF 1100 C utilizes a 1097 cc (66.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 91.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VF 1100 C measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.68 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 193 km/h (120 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.