Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS
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| Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2007 - 2009 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, 36mm throttle bodies, and 12-hole injectors |
| Transmission | Gear box: Close-ratio six-speed, manual Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3 inches travel Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual full-floating 296 mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers Rear: Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.4 inches (1458 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
| Weight | 245.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda between 2007 and 2009.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 781.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Close-ratio six-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 180/55-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual full-floating 296 mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers in the front and a Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3 inches travel while the rear was equipped with a Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel. The wheelbase was 57.4 inches (1458 mm) long.
2007 Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS[edit | edit source]
With a massive 22-liter fuel tank, it's no secret that the 2006 Interceptor VFR800FI ABS is a bike built for long hauls and maximum street joy. Sporty, nimble and at the same time comfortable and oozing all-rounder worthiness, this machine is now offered in an even better trim.
Honda adds anti-locking brakes to the Interceptor, decreasing the stopping distance in dry conditions and adding stability when braking hard on slipper surfaces. Like the base version, the ABS VFR is also available in a tricolor 25th anniversary livery.
2008 Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS[edit | edit source]
Honda has prepared an ABS-loaded version of their acclaimed sporty all-rounder Interceptor VFR800FI machine. Combining anti-lock brakes with the existing Linked Braking System resulted in an enhanced feel of the bike, adding to the riders' peace of mind and taking road safety to a higher level.
Only several pounds heavier than the non-ABS bike, the 2007 Interceptor VFR800FI ABS is quite a blast to ride: the VTEC engine adjusts valve timing according to the rpm, automatically engaging the 4-valve system above 6400 rpm to add more mid-range grunt. And with multiple touring accessories, the Interceptor VFR800FI ABS is a great machine for longer trips, too.
2009 Honda Interceptor VFR800FI ABS[edit | edit source]
It would have been a terrible shame if Honda left the amazing Interceptor VFR800FI sport-touring beats without the obvious benefits of ABS brakes. Honda knows that many riders out there are willing to spend some extra bucks and add the stability and peace of mind ABS brakes brings to their bikes. Mixing the already safety-focused Linked Braking System with the anti-lock capabilities resulted in a bike with the same nimble character and sporty stance, but with enhanced safety in times of need.
Basically, taming the mighty VTEC V4 engine has now become easier even when emergency braking is needed to avoid collision or riding off the road. If such safety degree appeals to you, then the Interceptor VFR800FI ABS is the way to go.