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Honda Sabre 700 (VF700S) Motorcycles

1982 VF700S’82 Sabre

Engine

Engine Type 748 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Four
Bore and Stroke 70 mm x 48.6 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 82 hp (61.1 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 70 Nm (51.6 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6 speed
Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Tire 110/90-18
Rear Tire 130/90-17
Front Brakes dual 260 mm discs with 2-piston calipers

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity 18 l (4.8 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 242 kg (533.5 pounds)

OTHER

1983 VF700S’83 Sabre

Engine

Engine Type 748 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Four
Bore and Stroke 70 mm x 48.6 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 82 hp (61.1 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 70 Nm (51.6 ft. lbs) @ 7500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 6 speed
Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Tire 110/90-18
Rear Tire 130/90-17
Front Brakes dual 260 mm discs with 2-piston calipers

DIMENSION

Wheelbase 1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Fuel Capacity 18 l (4.8 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 242 kg (533.5 pounds)

OTHER

1984 VF700S’84 Sabre

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It came in one of two color schemes: Black with Maroon or Black with Pleiades Silver Metallic and Red
    • The black and marron model had silver stripes; but the black and silver bike had red stripes
    • The “HONDA” and “SABRE” emblems were gold
    • The engine was a 699cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive
    • The serial number began JH2RC220*EM000007.

1985 VF700S’85 Sabre

  • ENGINE
    • N/A
  • DRIVETRAIN
    • N/A
  • CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
    • N/A
  • DIMENSION
    • N/A
  • OTHER
    • It came in one of two color schemes: Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Blue or Black with Monte Rosa Silver Metallic and Red
    • The color difference is only in the stripes (red or blue)
    • The “HONDA” and “SABRE” emblembs were silver
    • The serial number began JH2RC220*FM100001