Is the 1985 Honda VF1000R in good condition?
1985 Honda VF1000R, Very Rare, Like New Condition, looks like it should be on the showroom floor. You’ll never find in this condition. I’ve kept this bike pristine, like new, immaculate condition. Never abused, always babied, it’s truly a museum quality motorcycle.
How did the VF1000R engine change over time?
Newly revised cylinder heads raised compression and altered the airflow into the chambers, resulting in an engine producing approximately 10 HP more than the lowly “F” model – and weighing about the same amount more. Out of a Bob Weaver Collection from New York is this 1986 VF1000R classic from the past.
Where does the Honda VF1000F2 get its name?
The F2 has the name of the French endurance racing circuit “Bol d’or” across the top of the fairing behind the indicator, giving this VF it’s Bol d’or nickname. An extra radiator is included to assist cooling and is integrated into the “wind tunnel” designed fairing.
Is the Bob Weaver VF1000R a rare bike?
Out of a Bob Weaver Collection from New York is this 1986 VF1000R classic from the past. The was the fastest production bike of its time. This is the rare desirable 2 headlight version low VIN # and was the 23rd bike produced for this year.
1985 Honda VF1000R, Very Rare, Like New Condition, looks like it should be on the showroom floor. You’ll never find in this condition. I’ve kept this bike pristine, like new, immaculate condition. Never abused, always babied, it’s truly a museum quality motorcycle.
How many horsepower does a Honda VF1000 have?
Three dual-piston disc brakes comprised the braking system with dual discs at the front and a single disc at the rear. In Europe the “Interceptor” was launched as the FE model, in 1984 and reported engine power output was increased to 116 horsepower (87 kW).
Where are the number plates on a Honda VF1000?
Because of this, most VF1000R’s used in competition had the front number plates mounted on the front of the windscreen instead of in the traditional location, where the headlight would be on the road going version. This area was filled with a mesh screen in order to feed the radiator with the maximum amount of air possible.
How does a Honda VF1000R fairing work?
The front fairing of the VF1000R was split into two pieces. These both attached to a metal bracket which ran around the perimeter of the engine. The lower fairing was held on primarily by the use of 6 quarter-turn, race type fasteners (3 per side) with the aid of 4 traditional bolts (2 per side).