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Honda VF 400F

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Make Model

Honda VF 400F

Year

1982

Engine

Four stroke, V-four

Capacity

399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 55 x 42 mm 
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Induction

VD40

Ignition 

CDI, Full transistor
Starting Electric

Max Power

55.5 hp / 40.5 kW @ 12500 rpm

Max Torque

35.5 Nm / 26.8 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm
Clutch Multiple plate coil springs

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio 1st 2.733, 2nd 1.850, 3th 1.478, 4th 1.240, 5th 1.074, 6th 0.931
Frame Double cradle

Front Suspension

Telescopic, cylindrical air cushion combined use

Rear Suspension

Swing arm, cylindrical air cushion combined use

Front Brakes

2x discs

Rear Brakes

Single disc
Rake 26°
Trail 91 mm / 3.6 in

Front Tyre

100/90-16

Rear Tyre

110/90-18
Dimensions Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in
Width    750 mm / 29.5 in
Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance 160 mm / 6.3 in

Dry Weight

175 kg / 381.4  lbs

Fuel Capacity

17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
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The first model of the Honda VF400F (NC13) was a "Naked style" motorcycle with bikini-cowling which looked like a MVX250F. It had a 400 cc V4 engine and was produced in 1982 and 1983. Notable features were the inboard ventilated disc brakes, Honda's TRAC (torque reactive anti dive control) system and air assisted front & rear suspension.