Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS Weight (483lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2004 and 2005 model years, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 483 lb (219.1 kg).

Dry weight483 lb (219.1 kg)
Fuel capacity5.8 US gal (21.95 L)
Full tank fuel weight36.1 lb (16.4 kg)
Model years covered
20042005

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS 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 ABS?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS is heavier than about 86.9% of 42 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
483 lb (219.1 kg)
42 Honda sport bikesMedian: 383.6 lb (174 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight

Dry weight483 lb (219.1 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 rider633 lb (287.1 kg)bike + rider • bike is 76.3% of total mass
180 lb rider663 lb (300.7 kg)bike + rider • bike is 72.9% of total mass
210 lb rider693 lb (314.4 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.7% of total mass

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS weight & related specs

Model years covered 2004, 2005
Dry weight 483 lb (219.1 kg)
Engine displacement 781 cc
Fuel capacity 5.8 US gal (21.95 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 36.1 lb (16.4 kg)

Weight by model year

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year weight change. A usable dry/wet weight was not supplied for 2004.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.62 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 61.8 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.5%
Weight with full tank 519.1 lb (235.5 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS is heavier than about 86.9% of 42 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.

Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS weight FAQ

How much does the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS weigh?

The source data gives 483 lb (219.1 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

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

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 87th percentile among 42 compatible Honda sport bikes.

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

There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2005. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2004.

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

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

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

The approximate combined total is 663 lb (300.7 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 ABS be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 519.1 lb (235.5 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

What is the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.62 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS weight difference versus the category median?

The representative dry weight is about 99.4 lb (45.1 kg) heavier than the median Honda sport bike weight of 383.6 lb (174 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS easy to move around by hand?

Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.

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.