The Honda VFR 800 motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2012 is length 83.5 in (2,120 mm), width 28.9 in (735 mm), height 47 in (1,195 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm) to 57.5 in (1,460 mm), seat height 31.7 in (805 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Honda VFR 800 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.7 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.8 sq ft (1.56 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 88.2 in (2,240 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Width | 28.9 in (735 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 4.5 in below median |
| Height | 47 in (1,195 mm) | 48.5 in (1,232 mm) | 1.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Honda VFR 800 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | — | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 28.9 in (735 mm) | 47 in (1,195 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2012 | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 28.9 in (735 mm) | 47 in (1,195 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Honda VFR 800 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda VFR 800 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.7 in (805 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in above the category median.
Does the Honda VFR 800 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,460 mm), giving the Honda VFR 800 a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda VFR 800 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Honda VFR 800 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 83.5 in (2,120 mm), making the Honda VFR 800 very compact for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.8 sq ft (1.56 m²).
What do the Honda VFR 800 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.9 in (735 mm) and representative height is 47 in (1,195 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda VFR 800 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 56.7 in (1,440 mm) in 1999 to 57.5 in (1,460 mm) in 2011-2012, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.