HONDA VFR800 Interceptor (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VFR800 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Honda since 1998, replacing the VFR750F. It shared the same engine configuration as the Honda VF and VFR series and was also known as the Interceptor.

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda VFR800 Interceptor, the first model of the sixth generation that introduced several modifications along with the V-Tec designation.

The bike featured new bodywork features with an aggressive headlight design, an aerodynamic upper fairing, sleek body panels on the rear, faired turn signals, and under-seat dual exhausts.

In addition to its new bodywork features and dual under-seat exhausts, the motorcycle featured optional ABS, optional hard luggage, DCBS-linked brakes, V-Tec valve actuation, and chain-driven cams instead of gear-driven used by earlier VFR models.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard features, such as a full fairing, a windscreen, a single seat with a pillion seat cover, a two under-seat-mounted exhaust system, a single-sided swingarm, and five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor took its thrust from a 781cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-4 engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp at 10,500 rpm and 82 Nm (61 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

A six-speed manual transmission controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch took power from the engine and sent it to the rear via a final O-ring-sealed chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 240 kph (149 mph).