Honda VF500F
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Interceptor |
| Production | 1984-1986 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | CBR600F "Hurricane" |
| Class | Sport touring bike |
| Engine | 498 cc Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC V4, Bore and Stroke: 60.0 x 44.0 mm 2.36 x 1.73 in[1] |
| Power | 68 HP @ 11,500 rpm |
| Torque | 4.2 kg*m (30.4 lb-ft) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed chain drive |
| Suspension | F: Female slider telescopic forks 37mm R: single mono-spring/damper swingarm, 4 position adjustable rebound, air pressure preload |
| Brakes | F: (two) solid disc 255mm diameter 2 piston sliding caliper R: solid disc 255mm 2 piston sliding caliper |
| Tires | F: 100/90-16 R: 110/90-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Weight |
184 kg (406 lb) (dry) 201 kg (443 lb) (wet) |
The Honda VF500F (badged as "Interceptor" for the US and Canada market) is a 498 cc displacement sport motorcycle manufactured from 1984 to 1986.[2] It is widely regarded as one of the finest handling motorcycles of the 1980s.[3]
It was part of Honda's family of first generation V4 engine motorcycles (Interceptor - VF400F VF500F VF700F VF750F VF1000F). The VF500F was derived from the Japanese market VF400F (400 cc engine). It is not simply an overbored and/or overstroked version of the VF400F.
The VF500F was produced for the North American and European markets. The European market version also had a VF500F2 model which utilized a full fairing, whereas the VF500F had an upper half fairing with a lower cowl in front of the motor.
The VF500F utilized a skeleton square tubular steel frame with conventional forks and a rear mono-spring/damper suspension using a cast aluminum swingarm. It used a 16-inch front wheel with a 100/90-16 tire for reduced rotational inertia to make steering easier. The rear wheel is 18-inch with a 110/90-18 tire.
It was replaced by the CBR600F "Hurricane" motorcycle in 1987.
References
- ↑ "1984-1986 VF500F". 4 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ↑ "Honda VFR History: Part II – Special Feature". 23 March 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ↑ "Honda VF500 Magna V30, VF500 Interceptor". 4 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
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