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
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.
About 95% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 87th percentile across Honda models.
About 7% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Honda models.
About 63% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 92nd 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.
1,098 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Honda models.
831 mm — taller than about 82% of Honda models.
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.
1,590
1,431
11% above average.
831
780
7% above average.
152
184
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.5010 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black/Maroon, Black/Silver |
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| Price as new | US$ 4548. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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