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{{ | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda VFR800 | |name = Honda VFR800 | ||
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|aka = Interceptor, Interceptor/ABS | |aka = Interceptor, Interceptor/ABS | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 98-08 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = 800cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |||
|ignition = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|IMR9B-9H}} '02-08<br />{{sparkplug|CR9EH-9}} '98-01 | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |battery = {{battery|YTX12-BS}} '98-01<br />{{battery|YTZ12S}} '02-08 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |transmission = | ||
|transmission = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70-17}} '98-01 , '02-08 | |||
|frame = | |rear_tire = {{tire|180/55-17}} '98-01 , '02-08 | ||
|suspension = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |||
|brakes = | |length = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70- | |width = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|180/55- | |height = | ||
|rake_trail = | |seat_height = | ||
|wheelbase = | |dry_weight = | ||
|length = | |wet_weight = | ||
|width = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|height = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|seat_height = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|dry_weight = | |turning_radius = | ||
|wet_weight = | |related = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |competition = | ||
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The '''Honda VFR800''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1998 to 2008. | |||
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The '''Honda VFR800 Interceptor''' is a [[motorcycle]] introduced by [[Honda|Honda Motor Company]] in 1998. | The '''Honda VFR800 Interceptor''' is a [[motorcycle]] introduced by [[Honda|Honda Motor Company]] in 1998. | ||
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It had a new, detuned and longer-stroke [[Honda_RVF750|RC45]] power plant rather than a development of the original VFR family line. Power and [[torque]] figures were up on the old model but the torque was the real improvement. From 6000rpm the rider is propelled on a steady wave right up to the 11750rpm [[Redline|red line]]. | It had a new, detuned and longer-stroke [[Honda_RVF750|RC45]] power plant rather than a development of the original VFR family line. Power and [[torque]] figures were up on the old model but the torque was the real improvement. From 6000rpm the rider is propelled on a steady wave right up to the 11750rpm [[Redline|red line]]. | ||
The new bodywork covered a frame derived from the [[Honda VTR1000|VTR1000 Firestorm]]. This incorporates the VFR trademark of a single-sided swing-arm [[Pivot|pivoted]] in the rear of the crankcase, thereby using the engine as a | The new bodywork covered a frame derived from the [[Honda VTR1000|VTR1000 Firestorm]]. This incorporates the VFR trademark of a single-sided swing-arm [[Pivot|pivoted]] in the rear of the crankcase, thereby using the engine as a stressed member of the frame. Handling is described by some as impeccably neutral. | ||
The [[Brake|braking]] system departed from the normal front and rear independent arrangement and Honda fitted their DCBS (dual-combined braking system). In this system, squeezing the front brake lever applies pressure to four of the six front [[piston]]s. The rotational movement of the left | The [[Brake|braking]] system departed from the normal front and rear independent arrangement and Honda fitted their DCBS (dual-combined braking system). In this system, squeezing the front brake lever applies pressure to four of the six front [[piston]]s. The rotational movement of the left caliper, when braking, actuates a secondary [[master cylinder]] which applies pressure to one of the rear pistons. The rear brake pedal is directly attached to the remaining two rear pistons and two front pistons. This arrangement irritated some but was praised—in some circles at least—for removing [[fork dive]] under heavy braking. When Honda released a new generation of VFR in 2002, the DCBS was modified to be less "linked". With the new DCBS, the front brake lever now activates five of the six front pistons and the rear brake pedal activates the two rear pistons and only one front piston. The secondary master cylinder (which is actuated by the rotational force of the front left caliper under braking) remained unchanged continuing to activate one rear piston. | ||
Unlike its VFR predecessors, all VFR800 models use [[fuel injection]] instead of [[carburetor]]s for fuel-air mixing. In 2000, Honda updated the fifth generation VFR with a [[catalytic converter]], oxygen sensors and an EFI system that would enter closed-loop mode under highway (cruising) operation. | Unlike its VFR predecessors, all VFR800 models use [[fuel injection]] instead of [[carburetor]]s for fuel-air mixing. In 2000, Honda updated the fifth generation VFR with a [[catalytic converter]], oxygen sensors and an EFI system that would enter closed-loop mode under highway (cruising) operation. | ||
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The sixth generation (RC46) began in 2002 and featured dual underseat exhausts and available ABS (antilock brakes) in addition to the DCBS. It was the first generation of VFR to feature chain-driven rather than gear-driven cams plus VTEC valve actuation technology. In contrast to the automotive version of VTEC, where the cam timing is changed to suit the engine RPM providing a broad spread of power, the simplified [[motorcycle]] version employs only 2 of the 4 valves per cylinder when operating at lower engine speeds. All 4 valves per cylinder are utilised above 7000 rpm. These changes were a bid by Honda to meet tightening noise and emissions standards in their home market and abroad. In 2006, Honda has lowered the VTEC activation threshold as the power delivery of the 2002-2005 VTEC models tended to dip slightly before the transition point. In the 2006 edition the VTEC engages at 6400 rpm and stops working when the rpm is back to 6100. | The sixth generation (RC46) began in 2002 and featured dual underseat exhausts and available ABS (antilock brakes) in addition to the DCBS. It was the first generation of VFR to feature chain-driven rather than gear-driven cams plus VTEC valve actuation technology. In contrast to the automotive version of VTEC, where the cam timing is changed to suit the engine RPM providing a broad spread of power, the simplified [[motorcycle]] version employs only 2 of the 4 valves per cylinder when operating at lower engine speeds. All 4 valves per cylinder are utilised above 7000 rpm. These changes were a bid by Honda to meet tightening noise and emissions standards in their home market and abroad. In 2006, Honda has lowered the VTEC activation threshold as the power delivery of the 2002-2005 VTEC models tended to dip slightly before the transition point. In the 2006 edition the VTEC engages at 6400 rpm and stops working when the rpm is back to 6100. | ||
The sixth generation has some weaknesses too: The rectifier unit in early models was problematic and some electrical wiring was not thick enough to handle the currents of the headlight units. The stator on early models were not powerful enough to keep the bike from dying in stop-and-go traffic; Honda had a service campaign to install more powerful stators on all effected units. The rear sub-frame on some early models was prone to cracking as well (this was fixed in a recall). The starter-valves need to be | The sixth generation has some weaknesses too: The rectifier unit in early models was problematic and some electrical wiring was not thick enough to handle the currents of the headlight units. The stator on early models were not powerful enough to keep the bike from dying in stop-and-go traffic; Honda had a service campaign to install more powerful stators on all effected units. The rear sub-frame on some early models was prone to cracking as well (this was fixed in a recall). The starter-valves need to be synchronised to achieve better engine stability. Also the wiring for the front and rear oxygen sensors was also backwards on some bikes that were sold in Europe. | ||
==1998== | ==1998== | ||
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[[Image:2002_Interceptor_frame_spar_crosssection.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Frame Spar Cross-section comparison]] | [[Image:2002_Interceptor_frame_spar_crosssection.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Frame Spar Cross-section comparison]] | ||
[[Image:2002_Honda_Interceptor_rear_wheel.jpg|200px|thumb|left|2002 Honda VFR800 Rear wheel]] | [[Image:2002_Honda_Interceptor_rear_wheel.jpg|200px|thumb|left|2002 Honda VFR800 Rear wheel]] | ||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]] | [[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-2671-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]] | ||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:2002-Honda-VFR800-Red-2671-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Honda VFR800 in Red]] | |||
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==2003== | ==2003== | ||
[[Image:2003_honda_Vfr800.gif|left|thumb|2003 Honda VRF800FI]][[Image:2003-Honda-VFR800-Red-7141-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2003-Honda-VFR800-Red-7141-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2003-Honda-VFR800-Red-7141-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2003-Honda-VFR800-Red-7141-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda VFR800 in Red]][[Image:2003-Honda-Interceptor-VFR800-Silver-1885-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Interceptor VFR800 in Silver]][[Image:2003-Honda-Interceptor-VFR800-Silver-1885-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Interceptor VFR800 in Silver]][[Image:2003-Honda-Interceptor-VFR800-Silver-1885-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Interceptor VFR800 in Silver]][[Image:2003-Honda-Interceptor-VFR800-Silver-1885-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Honda Interceptor VFR800 in Silver]] | |||
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* Final drive: O-ring chain | * Final drive: O-ring chain | ||
* Front suspension: 43mm HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability | * Front suspension: 43mm HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability | ||
* Rear suspension: Pro-Link HMAS™ single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping | * Rear suspension: Pro-Link HMAS™ single-shock with spring-preload, compression- and rebound-damping adjustability | ||
* Front brake: Linked Braking System; dual full-floating discs with three-piston | * Front brake: Linked Braking System; dual full-floating discs with three-piston calipers | ||
* Rear brake: Linked Braking System; single-disc with three-piston | * Rear brake: Linked Braking System; single-disc with three-piston caliper | ||
* Front tire 120/70ZR-17 radial | * Front tire 120/70ZR-17 radial | ||
* Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | * Rear tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | ||
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* Fuel capacity: 22 liters | * Fuel capacity: 22 liters | ||
==2004 | ==2004== | ||
[[Image:2004_honda_Vfr800fi.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Honda VRF800FI]][[Image:2004_honda_Vfr800_1.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda VRF800FI]][[Image:2004_honda_Vfr800_2.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda VRF800FI]][[Image:2004_honda_Vfr800_3.gif|left|thumb|2004 Honda VRF800FI]] | |||
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2004 Interceptor 800 | |||
* Engine Type: 781cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4 | * Engine Type: 781cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4 | ||
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* Front Suspension: 43.0mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | * Front Suspension: 43.0mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | ||
* Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | * Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | ||
* Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston | * Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers | ||
* Rear Brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston | * Rear Brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper | ||
* Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial | * Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial | ||
* Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | * Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | ||
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* Front Suspension: 43.0mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | * Front Suspension: 43.0mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3-inch travel | ||
* Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | * Rear Suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel | ||
* Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston | * Front Brakes: Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers | ||
* Rear Brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston | * Rear Brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper | ||
* Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial | * Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial | ||
* Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | * Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial | ||
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==2006== | ==2006== | ||
[[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]][[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]][[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]][[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]][[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]][[Image:2006-Honda-VFR800-Black-5.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Black]] | |||
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The Pearl Black is sometime referred to as Bass Boat Black, while the Pearl White is called Stormtropper White | The Pearl Black is sometime referred to as Bass Boat Black, while the Pearl White is called Stormtropper White | ||
==2007== | ==2007== | ||
[[Image:Interceptor ABS Candy Dark Red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Candy Red]] | [[Image:Interceptor ABS Candy Dark Red.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Honda VFR800FI in Candy Red]] | ||
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It was back to 1982 that the VF first made it's début. In 1983, the Interceptor badge is used for the first time. And in 1986, the VFR is introduced. | It was back to 1982 that the VF first made it's début. In 1983, the Interceptor badge is used for the first time. And in 1986, the VFR is introduced. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [http://OzVFR.net - The Australian VFR resource site ] | * [http://OzVFR.net - The Australian VFR resource site ] | ||
{{Honda}} | {{Honda}} | ||
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[[Category:V-4 motorcycles|VFR800]] | [[Category:V-4 motorcycles|VFR800]] | ||
[[Category:Honda VF and VFR|VFR800]] | [[Category:Honda VF and VFR|VFR800]] | ||