Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S): review, history, specs
Class: street
Production: 1984-1985
Also called: Honda VF1100S, Honda Sabre V65
Related: Honda V65 Magna (VF1100C)
| Model |
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| Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S)
1984-1985 (USA) |
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History
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S)
Frame: 1HFSC170*EM~ |
| 1985 | USA | Name: Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S)
Frame: 1HFSC170*FA~ |
Specifications
Honda V65 Sabre (VF1100S): specs.
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2280 mm / 89,8 in |
| Overall width | 790 mm / 31,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1590 mm / 62,6 in | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5,7 in | |
| Seat height | 830 mm / 32,7 in | |
| Dry weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 273 kg / 603 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork (adjustable 3-way rebound damping) with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 145 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with air-adjustable mono-shock (adjustable 3-way rebound damping), 119 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-17 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) | |
| Trail | 95 mm / 3,7 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,25 l / 100 km (38 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V 90° | |
| Bore & Stroke | 79,5 x 55,3 mm | |
| Displacement | 1098 cm³ (67,0 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 121,0 hp (89,0 kW) / 9500 rpm
102,0 hp (75,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – rear wheel | |
| Max. torque | 101,7 Nm (10,3 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm
87,3 Nm (8,9 kgf*m) / 7000 rpm – rear wheel | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,04 sec. | |
| Top speed | 248 km/h (154 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 36 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed with overdrive | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.707 | |
| Final reduction | 3.182 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI (overdrive) |
1.619 1.292 1.074 0.897 0.750 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator 350W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
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Manuals
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