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Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 - [1982]
This edition of the Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Honda VF 750 has a 748cc 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 1982 VF 750 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 750'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 246 kgs (542 lbs) this makes the Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Honda VF 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 82 bhp (61 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 51.6 lb-ft (69.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VF 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1998 Yamaha WR 400 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45.
The 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 has a Power to weight ratio of 333.3 bhp per ton and 209.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 VF 750 competing with the 1998 Yamaha WR 400 F [358.2 bhp\ton] and the 2019 Yamaha Tenere 700 [358.0 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 750 generating around 209.8 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 1981 Honda CB 900 F-B Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Honda CB 900 F2-B Bol dOr [234.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.3 secs, this makes the Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 similar in acceleration to the 2024 Norton Commando 961 125th Anniversary (11.1 secs) and the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP (11.1 secs). This Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 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 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 and the 2002 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Suzuki GSX 600 F Katana (12.2 secs) and the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom (12.2 secs).
The 1982 version of the Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 VF 750 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 1982 Honda VF 750 S Sabre V45 then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Honda SL 230 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 223 cc
Top Speed: 65 mph
Quarter Mile: 17.7 secs @ 0 mph
