what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

I saw one of these today, it was a VFR-800 interceptor, it looked legit as hell.

first thing i noticed was the linked braking system. what kind of power do these things make, it looked kinda big compared to my 600F3, are they heavy?

what is the deal with this thing, like what did it compete against?

when honda had the F4i, the VTR1000, and the RR series what market did this sell too? the body work looked amazing.[/align]

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

Its been out since 1987, it also known as the Interceptor. Its a 800cc motor withV-Tec system. Some of the units have ABS, some don't. Its a touring bike. I is kind of a smaller version of the ST1300

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

They are beautys as far as I'm concerned. I'd hit it.

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

VFR-800 Interceptor is a sport touring bike. It's an 800cc V-4 DOHC with VTEC. Not sure of the specifics like HP numbers... I know they're not as fast as the SS bikes but they'll most definitely move right along just fine. Dry weight is 470 lbs so they're a lil on the chunky side. The ergos are much more relaxed though, being that it's a sport touring. I've got a couple buddies that have them and they love 'em!! Single sided swingarm is badass! Can get them with ABS too

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcy...odelId=VFR8007

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

I think they are the best looking sport touring bike there is. I can see myself on one years from now.

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

it was a white one, it looked really clean. i think he had modded the exhaust because it looked really fancy. i noticed the footpegs for the lady on the back were mounted a lot lower than mine.

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

'99-'01 start the 800cc V4 engine with gear driven cams. Earlier years are 750cc. The '02 and up are 800cc with vtec, chain cams, and a little bit heavier.


I love my '01 and wouldn't trade it. The sound is sooooooooo sweeeeeeeettttt!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

They are a great bike, handle really well with usable power & more than enough mumbo for anyone.
They last guy I knew that rode one was with our bike club, he was in his 70's (god bless his grey head, there hope for us all) and suffered from early stages of Parkinsons desease. Rode it pretty well for his age to.
No, thats not him, just posted the pic


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RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

all i know is that single sided swing will make any bike look sexy, xcept all those scooters that have them lol.

RE: what the heck is a VFR-800?
 

I've been seriously considering buying one lately ... if I ever hope to 1/100th the amount of miles Jared does, I have to get another bike, I've tried it on my 954 and my sore ass/back/arms just can't take it so I've been looking at that one as well as the yami FJR. I'll probably still keep the 954 but I'm really leaning towards the new interceptor as it doesn't seem to have many flaws. The FJR doesn't have chain drive and it does have electronic shift but I think I can do w/out those features. If you're looking for touring without giving up all the sport features of the CBR I think VFR may just be the way to go ?!?!

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