1986 Honda VF 1000R : Honda in Mansfield Center, Connecticut

Stunning

Miles: 11271

Stock# 1070

Rare

Exotic

Enthusiasts and collectors, here is your chance to own a piece of motorcycling history. This bike was built for racing homologation purposes and was only sold for two years - 1985 and 1986. This bike is based upon the Honda "works" bike that racing legends such as "Fast" Freddie Spencer, Mike Baldwin, and Steve Wise raced to great success in the 1980's. Similarly, this was the production version of the bike that Isle of Man legend Joey Dunlop made famous in his TT victories as captured in the film "V-Four Victory."

It was the first V4 engine to feature the gear-driven cams that would thereafter become a trademark of the V4 Hondas (at least until 2002 anyhow). These engines make a tremendous growl and the whirring of those gear-driven cams is nothing short of melodic. In stock form, they put out 120 hp and 64 ft/lbs. of torque at 8000 rpm and are good for speeds in excess of 150 mph. Being a V4, these engines have tremendous midrange and are not "peaky" or "buzzy" as many inline 4 engines are. The VF1000R also features original factory quick release "Comstar" racing wheels, floating dual front discs, single rear disc, a 5 speed transmission, chain drive, sport-style dual tailight, and genuine fiberglass (not plastic) fairings. Suspension-wise it has air assisted anti-dive TRAC forks with a multitude of adjustments, as well as a very easily adjustable rear monoshock. Being a 1986, the more desireable of the two years, this bike also has the Euro-style dual headlight, a gold colored top triple clamp, and a slightly better paint scheme (which is of course, subjective).

1986 Honda VF 1000R was placed on 4/9/11 by Motoconsult and is located in Mansfield Center. To find additional New and Used Honda Sport Bikes For Sale in Connecticut, please follow this link.