General information |
Model
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Honda VF 400 F |
Year of manufacture
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1987 |
Type
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Sport touring |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V4, four-stroke |
Output
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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
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172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) |
Maximum RPM
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12500 |
Compression
|
11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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55.0 x 42.0 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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51.3 |
Seat height
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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
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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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