1988 Honda VF500F

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– 1988 Honda VF500F

MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Honda VF 500 F 1988
Motorcycle Style: Sport touring

ENGINE SPECS

Engine Type: 498 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Four
Engine Bore and Stroke: 60.4 mm x 44 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Claimed Horsepower: 70 hp (52.2 kW) @ 12000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 43 Nm (31.7 ft. lbs) @ 10500 rpm

Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain

MISCELLANEOUS SPECS

Tire – Front: 100/90-16
Tire – Rear: 110/90-18
Brakes – Front: dual 255 mm discs with 2-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 255 mm disc with 1-piston calipers

DIMENSIONS

Overall – Length: 2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall – Width: 760 mm (29.9 inches)
Overall – Height: 1175 mm (46.3 inches)
800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 17 l (4.5 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 185 kg (407.9 pounds)