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Honda VF 700 S Sabre - [1984]
This edition of the Honda VF 700 S Sabre is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Honda VF 700 has a 699cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1984 VF 700 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VF 700's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 235 kgs (518 lbs) this makes the Honda VF 700 S Sabre in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Honda VF 700 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 699cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 81 bhp (60 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.7 lb-ft (60.7 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VF 700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2012 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Honda VF 700 S Sabre.
The 1984 Honda VF 700 S Sabre has a Power to weight ratio of 344.6 bhp per ton and 190.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 VF 700 competing with the 2012 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion [369.6 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion [369.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VF 700 generating around 190.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [215.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Honda X-ADV 745 [215.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this makes the Honda VF 700 S Sabre similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (10.7 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 f (10.7 secs). This Honda VF 700 S Sabre also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1984 Honda VF 700 S Sabre and the 2018 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Honda VF 700 S Sabre on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2018 Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic LT (0 secs) and the 1969 Honda CT 70 Dax (0 secs).
The 1984 version of the Honda VF 700 S Sabre has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 VF 700 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Honda VF 700 S Sabre then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14
Engine Capacity: 1352 cc
Top Speed: 151 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.0 secs @ 126 mph
