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Honda Interceptor 1000 (VF1000) Motorcycles

1984 VF1000F’84 1000 Interceptor

  • It was available in one color scheme: Shasta White with Candy Aleutian Blue and Candy Bourgogne Red
  • The seat and knee area panel were blue
  • The “HONDA” and “INTERCEPTOR” striping were red
  • The overhead camshafts were chain driven.

Engine

Engine Type Liquid-cooled, In-line V4, 16-valve, DOHC
Displacement 998cc
Bore and Stroke 77 x 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Clutch Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
Transmission 5-speed, chain drive
Frame Rectangular-section frame
Rear Suspension Pro-LinkTM Single Shock
Front Suspension Air-assisted Telescopic Fork with TRACTM Anti-dive
Front Tire size: 120/80V16
Rear Tire size: 140/80V17
Front Brakes Dual Disc, Dual Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes Dual Piston, Disc
Seat Height 800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase 1505 mm (59.2 in.)
Dry Weight 234 kg (515.7 lb)
Fuel Capacity 23 liters (5.1 Imp. Gal.) (6.1 US Gal.)

The serial number began JH2SC150*EM000017

1985 VF1000R’85

  • It was available in one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue
  • The bike had a red front fender, fork legs, center section, and seat
  • The upper fairing, fuel tank, and “1000R” stripe were blue
  • The overhead camshafts were gear driven
  • The engine was a 998cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive
  • The serial number began JH2SC160*FM000001.

1986 VF1000R’86

  • It was available in one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue
  • The bike had a red front fender, fork legs, center section, and seat
  • The upper fairing, fuel tank, and “1000R” stripe were blue
  • The headlight was a dual-bulb composite type
  • The control levers were silver
  • The handlebars were forged aluminum adjustable
  • The fork bridge was gold anodized
  • The overhead camshafts were gear driven
  • The engine was a 998cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive
  • The serial number began JH2SC160*GM100001.

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