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1985 Honda Other on 2040-motos

US $2092
YearYear:1985 MileageMileage:16 ColorColor: null
Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Honda Other tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,100 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Standard For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Honda Other description

This very good original condition  1985 Honda Muscle bike is ready to go /start and drive like new!

This bike has been fully serviced with new engine oil and filter / New spark plugs / New steering bearing /  New battery/ New radial tires /Gas tank was sealed with Red Kote with new fuel filter

This motorcycle was fitted with after market brake hoses for more effective braking ( see picture )

This is a low production ( 7th produced from factory ) California model 

Only flaws are:

Small "penny" size dent on right top of tank ( see picture)

Small crack ( no effect on operation ) on top of speedometer lens ( see picture ) as well as light oxidation of the lenses

Missing helmet lock

Check my rating and bid in confidence / will assist with pick up and can recommend shipper

The 1985 Honda V65 Sabre stood out from the crowd not only because of its record-shattering quarter mile performance ( around 11 seconds) but also because it was powered by a V-4 engine in a crowd of inline 4 cylinders competitors

It was a high performance machine that brake the mold:

Not a cruiser, standard or a sport bike, it has a style on its own and boasted the kind of stump pulling engine performance that the inline four of the day couldn't match

The power plant feature liquid-cooling twin cam heads, six speed gearbox and a low maintenance shaft final drive

Pumping a walloping 121 HP , the mighty Sabre can launch from a standstill to 50 miles per hour in just 2.31 seconds   

In addition , the 90-degreeV-4 package is physically narrower than the transverse four cylinder engines and the Sabre's forward bank of cylinders help ensure sufficient front-end weight bias for excellent steering 

The chassis components are equally impressive, cast six spokes wheels front and back, single shock rear suspension and a beefy 41 mm leading fork with TRAC anti dive system

On top of that the Sabre was smooth , versatile and comfortable enough for touring


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