The Honda VFR 800 motorcycle specifications include a 781 cc (47.66 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda VFR 800 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.
About 81% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 79th percentile across Honda models.
About 39% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.
About 20% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 70th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
About 56% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 90th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 79% of Honda models with power data.
781 cc — larger displacement than about 78% of Honda models.
238 kg — heavier than about 70% of Honda models, or lighter than about 30%.
805 mm — taller than about 69% of Honda models.
21 L — larger than about 90% 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.
1,440
1,431
Close to average.
805
780
3% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 296 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.412 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 411.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 125.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 781 cc (47.66 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 48 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc, combined breaking system |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc, combined breaking system |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 238 kg (524.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.00 L (5.55 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 7.10 L/100 km (14.1 km/l or 33.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 164.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 231.0 km/h (143.5 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.20 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 12.00 seconds |
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.