Honda VFR 800 Interceptor ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda VFR 800 Interceptor ABS motorcycle specifications include a 781 cc (47.66 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 218.2 kg (481 lb).

Key specifications

2006-2008Model years
781 ccDisplacement
218.2 kgDry weight
805 mmSeat height
21.9 LFuel tank
1,458 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200620072008
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2008249.9 kg (551 lb)
Fuel system
2008Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection with automatic enricher circuit

How the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor ABS compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement781 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 39% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height805 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity21.9 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 63% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement78th

781 cc — larger displacement than about 78% of Honda models.

Seat height69th

805 mm — taller than about 69% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity92nd

21.9 L — larger than about 92% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,458 mm
This bike

1,458

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height805 mm
This bike

805

Honda avg

780

3% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 781 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,458 mmSeat 805 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.50:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 781 cc (47.66 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.0 x 48 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 11.6:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with automatic enricher circuit
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake 25.3°
Trail 100 mm (3.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 218.2 kg (481 lb)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,458 mm (57.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.95 L (5.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Pearl White, Pearl Black
Price as new US$ 11499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Model ID: VFR800FI ABS

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.