The Honda VF 400 F motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 193 kg (425.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1986 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VF 400 F compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 60th percentile across Honda models.
About 29% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 44th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 70th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
53 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Honda models with power data.
399 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Honda models.
193 kg — heavier than about 49% of Honda models, or lighter than about 51%.
17 L — larger than about 70% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 212 km |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.275 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 274.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 132.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Power | 53 hp (38.7 kW) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Torque | 34.0 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.1 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 55.0 x 42 mm (2.2 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 * Keihin 27mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | multiple wet plate, hydraulic controll |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | TRAC anti-dive, adjustable |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | adjustable |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ventilated, double caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ventilated, double caliper |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 193 kg (425.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 173 kg (381.4 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 8.00 L/100 km (12.5 km/l or 29.40 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 185.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 181.0 km/h (112.5 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3064 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 4 in 2 pipes |
|---|---|
| Price as new | Euro 4650. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.