VFR1000R

Going the Distance: 1985 Honda VF1000R

HondaBy Mike June 26, 2021 6 Comments

The Honda VF1000R is one of those interesting bikes that always evokes emotion and usually is well received here on the pages of Rare. Originally conceived as a homologation bike for racing, the VF1000R did inspire homologation race bikes and contribute to race efforts, even though the plans to homologate it fell through. Best known…

Low-Mileage Endurance-Racer: 1985 Honda VF1000R for Sale

HondaBy Tad Diemer August 11, 2015 17 Comments

Introduced in 1985, the Honda VF1000R could be thought of as a precursor to the legendary RC30, a low-production V4 homologation special. But while the later Honda sportbike is one of the most desirable machines of the modern era, the big VF has languished largely forgotten, although interest and values are on the rise. Specifications…