Sport Tourers
1986Honda VF 400 F
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The 1986 Honda VF 400 F is a lightweight sport-touring middleweight powered by a compact 399cc V4 engine delivering 53 horsepower. Ideal for riders seeking nimble handling and fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance, it's renowned for its advanced quad-cylinder engineering in an accessible package that balances sporty character with everyday practicality.
- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 173.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 53.0 HP (39.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's best suited to spirited backroad riding and short sport-touring jaunts rather than long-distance highway cruising.
- Built for
- The VF400F rewards riders who like to keep the revs high, savoring its smooth V4 exhaust note and precise, nimble handling in corners.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for riders wanting strong low-end torque, high top speed, or serious two-up long-distance touring comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 399.0 ccm
- Power
- 53.0 HP (39.0 kW)
- Torque
- 34.0 Nm (3.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V four
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3064 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 55.0 x 42.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital; Two units, type Toyo Denso FW82-TRI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- multiple wet plate, hydraulic controll
Performance
- Top speed
- 181.0 km/h (112.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1415 mm
- Overall length
- 2085 mm
- Overall width
- 750 mm
- Overall height
- 1160 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 173.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 193.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- round steel tubes
- Front suspension
- TRAC anti-dive, adjustable
- Rear suspension
- adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ventilated, double caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 226 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ventilated, double caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 226 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-16H
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-18H
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 399 cc | 399 cc |
| Dry weight | 173 kg | 175 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda VF 400 F?
The 1986 Honda VF 400 F has a Capacity of 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VF 400 F have?
The 1986 Honda VF 400 F has a Power of 53.0 HP (39.0 kW).
How many gears does the Honda VF 400 F have?
The 1986 Honda VF 400 F has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VF 400 F?
The 1986 Honda VF 400 F has a Torque of 34.0 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda VF 400 F weigh?
The 1986 Honda VF 400 F has a Dry weight of 173.0 kg (381.4 pounds).
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