Sport Tourers
1985Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre
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The 1985 Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre is a sport-touring middleweight powered by a potent 1098cc V4 engine producing 121 horsepower. Best suited for riders seeking spirited performance and comfortable highway capability, it's renowned for its smooth power delivery and refined engineering that established Honda's dominance in the sport-touring segment.
- Capacity
- 1098.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- Not on record
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Know it? Add it → - Power
- 121.0 HP (89.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a fast, muscular sport-tourer, it was designed to combine V4 power and shaft-drive durability for high-speed highway covering rather than tight technical cornering.
- Built for
- The V65 Sabre has a raw, torque-heavy V4 personality with an aggressive top-end rush, giving it a cult reputation as one of the fastest and most characterful bikes of its era.
- Not ideal for
- It is not the right choice for a novice rider or anyone seeking a light, flickable machine for tight urban commuting or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1098.0 ccm
- Power
- 121.0 HP (89.0 kW)
- Torque
- 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V four
- Bore x stroke
- 79.5 x 55.3 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet Sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Wet
Performance
- Top speed
- 249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double Cradle
Brakes & wheels
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre?
The 1985 Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre has a Capacity of 1098.0 ccm (67.00 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre have?
The 1985 Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre has a Power of 121.0 HP (89.0 kW).
How many gears does the Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre have?
The 1985 Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre?
The 1985 Honda V65 VF1100S Sabre has a Torque of 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs).
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