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

In 2002, alongside the base model, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS, a motorcycle part of the sixth generation, which, as its name suggests, came with an additional safety feature in the form of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The Honda VFR800, also known as the Interceptor, was a sport-touring machine created by Honda since 1998 as the successor to the Honda VFR750F. It shared the same engine configuration with the Honda VF and VFR series.

The ABS version was identical to the base version and featured the same 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.

Like the base version, the ABS model 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 bike came with ABS, optional hard luggage, DCBS-linked brakes, V-Tec valve actuation, and chain-driven cams instead of gear-driven used by earlier VFR models.

As for the power figures, the 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS had installed a liquid-cooled four-stroke V-four engine with a fuel injection system in charge. It boasted 110 hp at 10,500 rpm and 82 Nm (61 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm, launching the motorcycle to a maximum speed of 240 kph (149 mph).