Honda VF750S Sabre: review, history, specs
Honda VF750 | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Also called | VF750S V45 Sabre |
Production | 1982 - 1984 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | V4, four-stroke, 16v DOHC |
Bore / Stroke | 70.0mm x 48.6mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Horsepower | 76.57 HP (57.1 KW) @ 9000RPM |
Torque | 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 7250RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Ignition | digital |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 '82-83 |
Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '82-83 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: 41mm cartridge fork; 5.9-inch travel Rear: dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 120/80-17 |
Rear Tire | 150/80-15 |
Wheelbase | 65.0 inches (1651 mm) |
Length | 92.99 inches (2362 mm) |
Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Seat Height | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
Weight | 505.08 pounds (229.1 Kg) (dry), 244.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 6.19 liters/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg) |
Related | Honda VF1100S |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda VF750 Sabre was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda between 1982 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 7250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 76.57 HP (57.1 KW) @ 9000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled V4, four-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 48.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 130/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 37 mm cartridge fork; 5.9-inch travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link mono shock with air preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel. The VF750 Sabre was fitted with a 4.8 Gallon (18.17 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 505.08 pounds (229.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.0 inches (1651 mm) long.
The Honda VF750S is a motorcycle produced by Honda from 1982 to 1983.
Intro[edit | edit source]
This is the bike that formed the foundation for Honda's line of interceptors. In 1983 it's engine was used a basis for the VF750F, which changed the world of sport motorcycles. Its engine was also used in the VF750C V45 Magna.
1982[edit | edit source]
The VF750S'82 V45 Sabre was sold in 1982 in one of two colors: Black or Candy Bourgogne Red. The front fender and exhaust system were chrome. The air cleaner cover had a silver "V-FOUR" decal. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front disc brake grooves were straight. The engine was a 748cc 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2RC070*CM000025.
1983[edit | edit source]
1983 VF750S'83 V45 Sabre
- Available colors: Black or Candy Wineberry Red.
- The air cleaner cover "V4" decal was black with a white outline.
- The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit.
- The front disc brake grooves were curved.
- The front fender and exhaust system were chrome.
- Engine: 748cc 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 DOHC
- Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
- Drive: Shaft
- Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
- Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
- Front forks: Air-adjustable
- Clutch: Hydraulic
- Handlebars: Adjustable
- Wheelbase: 1570mm (61.8 in.)
- Seat height: 790mm (31.1 in.)
- Fuel capacity: 18 liters (4.8 gal.) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
- Dry weight: 225 kg (496 lb)
- The serial number began JH2RC070*DM100006.
1984[edit | edit source]
1984 VF750S'84 V45 Sabre
- Engine: 748cc 4-valve 90° liquid-cooled V-4 DOHC
- Transmission: Five-speed plus overdrive sixth transmission
- Clutch: Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
- Drive: Shaft
- Brakes: Dual front disc brakes with twin piston calipers and TRAC™ anti-dive control system
- Rear suspension: Air-adjustable Pro-Link™
- Front forks: Air-adjustable
- Clutch: Hydraulic
- Handlebars: Adjustable
- Wheelbase: 1570mm (61.8 in.)
- Seat height: 790mm (31.1 in.)
- Fuel capacity: 18 liters (4.8 gal.) including 4 liter (1.1 gal) reserve
- Dry weight: 225 kg (496 lb)
- The serial number began JH2RC070*EM100006.
In Media[edit | edit source]
- Spökligan
- La piovra 3
- Les compères
- Supergirl
- Transcendence
- Amazing Stories
- Cenerentola '80
- Underbelly
- Space Riders
- The Karate Kid
- Hardcastle and McCormick
- Simon & Simon
- Sous le soleil
- Disparue
- Poedinok
- Absolutely Fabulous
- Another Gay Movie
- Die Motorrad-Cops: Hart am Limit
- The Dead Pool
- Blood Hook
- Dance or Die
- Young Rebels
- Tchao Pantin
- Kei tung bou deui - Tung pou
- Get Hard
- Ivan Zak: Zbogom pameti
- This Darkness: The Vampire Virus
- Scourge
- Zveroboy
- Viper
- Hot Rods, Rat Rods, & Kustom Kulture: Back from the dead
- Lone Hero
- Johnny Stecchino
- Atomic Train
- Jackie Stewart's World of Speed
Motorcycles: CB series | CBF series | CM/CMX series | CX Series | CBR series | NSR series | CR series | Pacific Coast | XR/XL series | Bros/HawkGT | VF/VFR series | VT series | VTX series | ST series | Valkyrie series | GL series| NR series |
Mopeds and light motorcycles: Ape models | Cub series | CT series | ST series/Dax | S series |Wave series | Z series |