Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S): review, history, specs

Class: street

Production: 1982-1983 (1984-1985 - VF700S)

Also called: Honda VF750S, Honda Sabre V45

Model
Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S) 1982-1983 (USA)
Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1982	USA	Name: Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S) Frame: JH2RC070*CM~
1983	USA	Name: Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S) Frame: JH2RC070*DM~

Honda V45 Sabre (VF750S): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2245 mm / 88,4 in
	Overall width	830 mm / 32,7 in
	Overall height	1165 mm / 45,9 in
	Wheelbase	1562 mm / 61,5 in
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in
	Seat height	780 mm / 30,7 in
	Dry weight	224 kg / 494 lbs
	Curb (wet) weight	242 kg / 534 lbs
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Air-assist telescopic fork with Anti-dive system (TRAC), 140 mm / 5,5 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with air-adjustable mono-shock (adjustable rebound damping), 106 mm / 4,2 in
	Front tire size	110/90-H18
	Rear tire size	130/90-H17
	Front brake	Double disc, 275 mm, 2-piston calipers
	Rear brake	Drum
	Fuel capacity	18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l)
	Trail	117 mm / 4,6 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	6,17 l / 100 km (38 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	82,0 hp (60,3 kW) / 9500 rpm
	Max. torque	65,0 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	4,7 sec.
	Top speed	202 km/h (125 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	5-speed with overdrive
	Final drive	Shaft
	Primary reduction	1.737
	Final reduction	3.400
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI (overdrive)	2.294 1.619 1.292 1.074 0.897 0.750
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Fully transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator 300W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-14Ah