| MODEL | HONDA VF 1100S SABRE V65 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1098 cc / 66.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 79.5 x 55.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 88.3 kW / 121 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101.7 Nm / 75.0 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x 36 mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm air-adjustable leading-axle telescopic fork, 3-way adjustable rebound damping, TRAC anti-dive, 145 mm / 5.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Air-adjustable Pro-Link single shock, remote 3-way adjustable rebound damping, 119 mm / 4.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 274 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 279 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 241.5 kg / 532.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.9 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 284 km/h / 177 mph |
The 1985 V65 Sabre was a carry-over of the 1984 machine, with the same 1,098 cc DOHC V4, six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. It was the final year of the V65 Sabre, while the big V65 Magna cruiser continued with the same engine family.
