Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1984 Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 pairs a 1098 cc (67 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 121 HP (88.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 101.7 Nm (75 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 110.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the VF 1100 S Sabre V65 measures 241.5 kg (532 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 831 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,590 mm (62.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 21.95-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.34 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 411 km (255 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
110.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~411 km (255 mi)
Engine
Displacement1098.0 ccm (67.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power121.0 HP (88.3 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque101.7 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.0 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke79.5 x 55.3 mm (3.1 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 36mm Keihin CV (4)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM10000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMulti-plate wet
Performance
0-400m11.38 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.34 litres/100 km (18.7 km/l or 44.05 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases123.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Rake30.5°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 41mm air-adjustable leading-axle forks with 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC
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