Honda VF 1000 F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VF 1000 F motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 261 kg (575.4 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1987Model years
998 ccDisplacement
261 kgWet weight
23 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1984198519861987
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
198771.0 x 53.6 mm (2.8 x 2.1 inches)
Front tire
19851987100/90-18
Wet weight
19851987272 kg (599.7 lb)

How the Honda VF 1000 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.

Displacement998 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight261 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 32% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity23 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 71% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 95th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement83rd

998 cc — larger displacement than about 83% of Honda models.

Wet weight82nd

261 kg — heavier than about 82% of Honda models, or lighter than about 18%.

Fuel capacity95th

23 L — larger than about 95% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/80-16 front / 140/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-16
Rear tire size 140/80-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/80-16
Rear tire 140/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 261 kg (575.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.00 L (6.08 US gal)

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.