The Honda Collection Hall is a museum for four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles located in Twin Ring Motegi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture. It was opened in March 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Honda Motor Company and to convey the spirit of Honda's origins to many visitors. In addition, the company is conducting a riding test to see if the motorcycle is actually performing well. A video of the test ride was taken to allow you to see many of the models in action. We've compiled those videos, broken down by age and displacement, into a feature. Your first motorcycle may be here. We invite you to relive the old days of your fascination with motorcycles and enjoy the motorcycle life again.
HONDA VF750F (1983) Introduction
Honda Collection Hall Test Ride Video of HONDA VF750F (1983)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. launched the Honda VF750F and VF400F sport bikes on December 11 and December 15, respectively, featuring a liquid-cooled, 90-degree V-type, four-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve engine that incorporates a number of new technologies.
The engine mounted on the VF750F and VF400F has a 90-degree V-shaped pinch angle to reduce primary vibration, which eliminates the need for a balancer and results in a light, slim, and compact design. The roof-type combustion chamber with high combustion efficiency, combined with 16 valves with high intake and exhaust efficiency, achieves high output (VF750F, 72PS/9,500rpm VF400F, 53PS/11,500rpm) and low fuel consumption (VF750F, 38Km/L VF400F, 43Km/L, 60Km/h constant speed running test value). (VF750F: 38 Km/L, VF400F: 43 Km/L, 60 Km/h constant-land running test value).
The VF400F has the highest maximum output in its class at 53PS at 11,500rpm.
The VF750F features a double-cradle frame for light weight and high rigidity. The VF750F, in particular, uses a square cross-section frame with the same structure as the racer. (VF400F has a round cross section)
The VF750F and VF400F both feature Honda's proprietary Pro-Link rear suspension system. The front suspension is a torque-responsive air suspension with anti-dive mechanism (TRAC). The VF750F also features a lightweight 16-inch front boomerang-shaped all-aluminum ComStar wheel (a first for the 750cc class) and other features developed from Honda's extensive racing experience both in Japan and overseas, to provide outstanding maneuverability as a road sport bike.
The VF750F also features the world's first (for a two-wheeled production bike) back-torque limiter mechanism, which was developed based on the harsh racing experience of the NR500 four-stroke GP racer, to prevent the rear wheel from hopping due to sudden downshifts. The brakes are triple disc brakes that, together with Honda's unique brake torque response anti-dive mechanism, provide excellent stopping power.
1983 HONDA VF750F Specifications
| Maker | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model Name | VF750F |
| Type · Grade | - |
| Engine Type | Water-cooled/4-stroke/DOHC/4 Valve/V-type 4-cylinder |
| Engine Starting Method | - |
| Engine Operation | 4 stroke |
| Maximum Output (ps) | 72ps(53kw)/9500rpm |
| Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 6.1kg・m(59.8N・m)/7500rpm |
| Model | RC15 |
| Vehicle Weight (Dry Weight) | 218 kg |
| Displacement | 748 cc |
| Vehicle Weight (Curb Weight) | 240 kg |
| Release year | 1982 |
| Length(mm)・Height(mm)・Width(mm) | 1215 x 770 x 2160 |
| Fuel Efficiency by Catalog | - |
| Seat Height | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - |
| Front Tire Indication | 120/80-16 60H TL |
| Fuel Supply | Carburetor |
| for Rear Tire Indication | 130/80-18 66H TL |
1983 HONDA VF750F Service Data
| Standard Plug | DP8EA-9 |
|---|---|
| Sprocket size | Drive Sprocket Teeth Number 16, Driven Sprocket Teeth Number 44 |
| Number of Used Plugs | 4 |
| Chain Size | 530 |
| Plug Gap | - |
| Battery Code | YB14-A2 |
| Engine Oil Amount | - |
| Head Light | 12V 60w/55w |
| Headlamp Type | H4 |
| Engine Oil (Refill) | 2.3L |
| Headlamp Remarks | - |
| Engine Oil (Element Replacement) | - |
| Tail Light | 12V 23w/8w S25 |
| Front Blinker Rating | - |
| Rear Blinker Rating | 12V 23w |
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