1987 Honda VF 400 F

Honda VF 400 F 1987


1987 Honda VF 400 F specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Honda VF 400 F
Year of manufacture 1987
Type Sport touring
Rating 3.2  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Type of engine V4, four-stroke
Output 55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque 35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Top speed 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph)
Maximum RPM 12500
Compression 11.0:1
Bore x stroke 55.0 x 42.0 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Carburettor. Four Keihin VD40A, 27mm carburettors
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital; Two units, type Toyo Denso FW82-TRI
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet plate
Fuel consumption 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system 4 in 2
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type round steel tubes
Front suspension Showa 35mm, with 4-position anti dive and adjustable air charge
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Honda Pro-link monoshock, with adjustable air charge
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front tire 100/90-16H
Rear tire 110/90-18H
Front brakes Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. inboard ventilated cast iron disk, 2-piston calipers
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3143 HP/kg
Front percentage of weight 48.7
Rear percentage of weight 51.3
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall length 2085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall width 750 mm (29.5 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Red/White Blue/White
Starter Electric
Comments Removable left hand frame tube is part of the cooling system.
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