Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 motorcycle specifications include a 1,098 cc (67.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 241.5 kg (532.5 lb).

Key specifications

1984Year released
1,098 ccDisplacement
101.7 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
241.5 kgDry weight
831 mmSeat height
21.9 LFuel tank
1,590 mmWheelbase
152 mmGround clearance

How the Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 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.

Displacement1,098 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height831 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 7% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity21.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 63% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 92nd 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.

Displacement87th

1,098 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Honda models.

Seat height82nd

831 mm — taller than about 82% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity92nd

21.9 L — larger than about 92% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,590 mm
This bike

1,590

Honda avg

1,431

11% above average.

Seat height831 mm
This bike

831

Honda avg

780

7% above average.

Ground clearance152 mm
This bike

152

Honda avg

184

17% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,098 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,590 mmSeat 831 mmClearance 152 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 110/90-18 front / 130/90-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-18
Rear tire size 130/90-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 411 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1984

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,098 cc (67.00 cu in)
Torque 101.7 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.0 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. 36mm Keihin CV (4)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Electronic
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate wet

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork, 41mm air-adjustable leading-axle forks with 3-way adjustable rebound damping and TRAC
Rear suspension Single shock swing arm, air-adjustable Pro-Link with remote 3-way adjustable rebound damping
Front wheel travel 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake 30.5°
Trail 94 mm (3.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Dual disc with twin-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. Disc with twin-piston caliper
Front tire 110/90-18
Rear tire 130/90-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 241.5 kg (532.5 lb)
Seat height 831 mm (32.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,590 mm (62.6 inches)
Ground clearance 152 mm (6.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.95 L (5.80 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.16 L (1.10 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.34 L/100 km (18.7 km/l or 44.05 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 123.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

1/4 mile 11.38 seconds
Power/weight ratio 0.5010 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black/Maroon, Black/Silver
Price as new US$ 4548. 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.