| MODEL | HONDA VF 700S SABRE 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 699 cc / 42.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 45.4 mm / 2.76 x 1.79 in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 59 kW / 81 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorised |
| Induction | 4x 32 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm air-adjustable fork, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, single shock, 117 mm / 4.6 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 274 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 160 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The VF700S was the 1984-1985 US Sabre, a shaft-drive V4 standard whose engine was shrunk from 748 cc to 699 cc by shortening the stroke, to avoid the US tariff on bikes over 700 cc. Honda also made it more conventional than the original V45 Sabre, with ordinary instruments, a round handlebar and quieter paint. Reviewers saw it as a smooth, versatile all-rounder rather than a standout performer.
