The Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre motorcycle specifications include a 1,098 cc (67.00 cu in) engine, power of 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre 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.
About 123% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 94th percentile across Honda models.
About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
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121 hp — more powerful than about 94% of Honda models with power data.
1,098 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Specific power | 110.2 hp/L |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.44:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,098 cc (67.00 cu in) |
| Power | 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.5 x 55.3 mm (3.1 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 CV 36 mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double Cradle |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
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Performance
| Top speed | 249.0 km/h (154.7 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 4 into 2 |
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