2008 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor

Honda VFR 800 Interceptor 2008


2008 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Honda's profilation of this bike
Universally considered one of Honda´s most illustrious race-bred sportbikes, the Interceptor® is also arguably one of the best all-around streetbikes ever made. Featuring a fuel-injected, VTEC-equipped V-4, aluminum chassis, comfortable, all-day ergos and an all-new color scheme for ´08, this is a machine, though born of the track, whose razor-sharp performance is equally at home on any paved surface.

General information
Model name Honda VFR 800 Interceptor
Year 2008
Category Sport
Price as newUS$ 10799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 781.0 ccm (47.66 cubic inches)
Engine type V4, four-stroke
Compression 11.6:1
Bore x stroke 72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection [PGM-FI] with automatic enricher circuit
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 25.3°
Trail 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front suspension 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Front wheel travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear suspension Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 256 mm (10.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 244.9 kg (540.0 pounds)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase 1458 mm (57.4 inches)
Fuel capacity 21.95 litres (5.80 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Metallic Silver
Comments Model ID: VFR800
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