Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor): review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 1982-1984

Successor: Honda VFR750F

Also called: Honda Interceptor V45

Related: Honda V45 Magna (VF750C)

Model
Honda VF750F

1982-1984

(Japan, North America, UK)

Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1982 Japan Name: Honda VF750F

Code: VF750FC

1983 Japan, North America, UK Name: Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor - USA)

Frame: JH2RC150DM~ (USA)

Code: VF750FD

1984 Japan, North America, UK Name: Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor - USA)

Frame: JH2RC150EM~ (USA)

Code: VF750FE

Specifications

Honda VF750F (V45 Interceptor): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2160 mm / 85,0 in
Overall width 770 mm / 30,3 in
Overall height 1215 mm / 47,8 in
Wheelbase 1495 mm / 58,9 in
Ground clearance 155 mm / 6,1 in
Seat height 820 mm / 32,3 in – VF750F (USA, UK)

795 mm / 31,3 in – VF750F (Japan)

Dry weight 221 kg / 487 lbs – VF750F (USA, UK)

218 kg / 481 lbs – VF750F (Japan)

Curb (wet) weight 243 kg / 536 lbs – VF750F (USA, UK)

240 kg / 529 lbs – VF750F (Japan)

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 39 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork (3-way adjustable rebound damping) with anti-dive TRAC, 160 mm / 6,3 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Pro-Link with air-assist mono-shock (adjustable 4-way rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Front tire size 120/80-16 (60H)
Rear tire size 130/80-18 (66H)
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 96 mm / 3,8 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,88 l / 100 km (40 US mpg)
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders V 90°
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 48,6 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 72,0 hp (53,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – VF750F (Japan)

86,0 hp (63,2 kW) / 10000 rpm – VF750F (USA)

90,0 hp (66,2 kW) / 10000 rpm – VF750F (UK), DIN

Max. torque 61,0 Nm (6,1 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – VF750F (Japan)

64,0 Nm (6,4 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – VF750F (USA)

74,0 Nm (7,4 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – VF750F (UK), DIN

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,5 sec.
Top speed 222 km/h (138 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated

Slipper clutch

Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.152
Final reduction 2.588
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.733

1.895

1.500

1.240

1.074

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator 300W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

Images

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Videos

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VF750F (1983)

Manuals

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