Across 4 covered model years from 2006 to 2010, the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) and dry weights ranging from 470 lb (213.2 kg) to 539.9 lb (244.9 kg), depending on model year.
Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor is heavier than about 81.2% of 77 Honda sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) |
| Dry weight | 470 lb (213.2 kg) to 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 781 cc to 782 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 US gal (21.95 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2006 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb to 1.66 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.2 lb / 100 cc to 69.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 7.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 506.1 lb (229.6 kg) to 576 lb (261.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weight FAQ
What does the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) for wet/running weight and 470 lb (213.2 kg) to 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor heavy compared with other Honda sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.8 US gal (21.95 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 36.1 lb (16.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 719.9 lb (326.5 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What does the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor weigh with a full tank?
The page calculates about 506.1 lb (229.6 kg) to 576 lb (261.3 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Honda curb-weight number.
How large is the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.45 cc per lb to 1.66 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Honda VFR 800 Interceptor years?
The usable year data ranges from 470 lb (213.2 kg) in 2006-2007 to 539.9 lb (244.9 kg) in 2008, 2010.
Is the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor above or below the typical Honda sport bike weight?
The model sits about 103.4 lb (46.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda sport bike weight used on this page.
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.