Honda VF1000R 1985 (F) USA CALIFORNIA information

The first of Honda's 1000cc VF range, known as the 1000 Interceptor, was launched in the USA and Canada in March 1984

The Interceptor had a 998cc 113 BHP 16 valve V-4 engine with double over head chain driven cams. The bike featured adjustable Pro-Link rear suspension with adjustable braced front forks, silver aluminium Com-Star wheels (16 inch front, 17 inch rear), and an aerodynamic half fairing and lower cowl with single rectangular headlight. Three discs comprised the braking system with dual discs and twin piston callipers at the front and a single disc with twin piston callipers at the rear.

At almost the same time Honda introduced the VF1000RE in Europe. Its styling was a celebration of the V4's racing heritage and the VF1000R was a showcase for the technology Honda had developed on the track.

The super sports bike still featured the same 998cc V-4 engine in its rectangular section pipe frame but this was the first VF1000 to have gear driven cams that would become a trademark of future V4 Hondas, beginning with the VFR750. The VF1000R modifications increased the claimed output of the V4 engine to 122bhp

The suspension system remains unchanged from the VF1000F but dual floating front discs and racing style piston callipers on the ventilated rear disc enhance the braking. The 16 inch front and 17 inch rear NS type aluminium Com-Stars came on quick-release axle holders, and other features such as the endurance racer style twin headlights, adjustable clutch and front brake levers, full fibreglass racing fairing and solo seat cowl made the R very desirable.

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