Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor Weight (472lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2002, 2004 and 2005 model years, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg).

Dry weight471.8 lb (214 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg)
Fuel capacity5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 6.97 US gal (26.4 L)
Full tank fuel weight36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 43.4 lb (19.7 kg)
Model years covered
200220042005

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor is lighter than about 57.7% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
471.9 lb (214.1 kg)
13 Honda sport-touring motorcyclesMedian: 478.4 lb (217 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight471.8 lb (214 kg) – 472 lb (214.1 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider621.9 lb (282.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 75.9% of total mass
180 lb rider651.9 lb (295.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.4% of total mass
210 lb rider681.9 lb (309.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.2% of total mass

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weight & related specs

Model years covered 2002, 2004, 2005
Dry weight 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg)
Engine displacement 781 cc
Fuel capacity 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 6.97 US gal (26.4 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 43.4 lb (19.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2002 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Dry weight
2005472 lb (214.1 kg)
Fuel capacity
2004-20055.8 US gal (21.95 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
2004-200536.1 lb (16.4 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 60.4 lb / 100 cc to 60.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.6% to 9.2%
Weight with full tank 508.1 lb (230.5 kg) to 515.1 lb (233.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor is lighter than about 57.7% of 13 Honda sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 6.97 US gal (26.4 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 43.4 lb (19.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every VFR 800 FI Interceptor.

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weigh?

The source data gives 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 472 lb (214.1 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weight compare with similar Hondas?

It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 42nd percentile for weight among 13 compatible Honda sport-touring motorcycles.

Are all Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor model years the same weight?

There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor?

A full tank works out to about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) to 43.4 lb (19.7 kg) from the listed 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) to 6.97 US gal (26.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 651.9 lb (295.7 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 508.1 lb (230.5 kg) to 515.1 lb (233.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor weigh with a full tank?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 508.1 lb (230.5 kg) to 515.1 lb (233.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

How many cc does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor have per pound?

The model has about 1.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor compare with the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight?

The representative dry weight is about 6.5 lb (2.9 kg) lighter than the median Honda sport-touring motorcycle weight of 478.4 lb (217 kg) in this dataset.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.