Honda VF 500 F 2 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VF 500 F 2 motorcycle specifications include a 497 cc (30.33 cu in) engine, power of 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206 kg (454.2 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1987Model years
497 ccDisplacement
70 hpPower
206 kgWet weight
17 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1984198519861987

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1984 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda VF 500 F 2 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.

Engine power70 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 29% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 68th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement497 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight206 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 26% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 70th 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.

Engine power68th

70 hp — more powerful than about 68% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement53rd

497 cc — larger displacement than about 53% of Honda models.

Wet weight56th

206 kg — heavier than about 56% of Honda models, or lighter than about 44%.

Fuel capacity70th

17 L — larger than about 70% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 497 cc • Liquid cooled • 70 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-16 front / 110/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-16
Rear tire size 110/90-18
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.340 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 339.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 140.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 497 cc (30.33 cu in)
Power 70 hp (51.1 kW) @ 11,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 60.0 x 44 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-16
Rear tire 110/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 206 kg (454.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)

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.