Following the introduction of the 750cc Interceptor in 1983, Honda upped the ante for 1984 and bored the V-4 out to 998cc. With its chain-driven cams and silver painted steel frame, the VF1000F was more of a GT than superbike, but the best balanced and sportiest feeling of the FJ / GPZ / Jota / K100 group.
1984 Honda VF1000F for sale on eBay
The big Interceptor has four valves per cylinder and 122 hp is available. With good torque of 66 ft.-lbs., only a 5-speed is required. Triple 276mm disks seem a little light for the 550 lbs. fueled weight. Period wheel sizes of 16″ front and 17″ rear help turn-in. The supersport fairing breaks some of the wind for the rider but a review wished for more protection since the bike was capable of a ton and a half.
Evidently a two-owner bike, this VF1000F has 19,000 and change on the clock and looks very good. Some puzzling roughness and re-paint of the left side alternator cover is detailed, but no other damage is apparent. The owner says this in the eBay auction:
First year of production. 19K miles, runs, rides and handles like new. The first owner was a nuclear engineer and did ALL the service and maintenance. I purchased the bike 3 years ago and have put less than 1000 miles on it. None to be found on eBay, just parts from wrecked bikes! Show it, ride it or hide it! This bike will only go up in value!
Not quite sure how prevalent the camshaft oil supply malady was on the VF1000F, but it did have a major effect on the 750cc bikes and they were built from similar castings. In a rare event, the company addressed the issue by ending all the chain-driven cam V-4’s ( except for the 400 and 500 which were a different design ) after 1984, in favor of gear-driven cams. Still, many bikes are unaffected and run like, well, Hondas. Ride reviews found the bike confidence-inspiring, stable and powerful. Even for a fan the asking price for this VF1000F seems optimistic, but the make offer button is enabled…
-donn
