Honda VFR800FI

Honda VFR800Fi
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	VFR 800 Fi
Production	1998 - 2007
Class	Touring
Engine	Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	11.6 1
Top Speed	235.1 km/h / 146 mph
Horsepower	109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 10500RPM
Torque	59.75 ft/lbs (81.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Fuel System	Injection
Ignition	Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Spark Plug	NGK CR9EH-9
Battery	YUASA YTX12-BS
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain: 530x108
Front Sprocket	17T
Rear Sprocket	43T
Frame	Aluminum, twin spar
Suspension	Front: 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper Rear: Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link
Brakes	Front: 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers Rear: Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.7 in
Weight	208 kg / 458.6 lbs (dry), 213.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	20.8 Liters / 5.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda VFR 800FI was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda in 2007. Max torque was 59.75 ft/lbs (81.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 10500 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 235.1 km/h / 146 mph.

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.6 1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers in the front and a Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper while the rear was equipped with a Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link. The VFR800Fi was fitted with a 20.8 Liters / 5.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 208 kg / 458.6 lbs. The wheelbase was 1440 mm / 56.7 in long.

2007 Honda VFR 800FI

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  2007 Honda VFR 800FI

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  2007 Honda VFR 800FI

The VFR 800FI, a super sport motorcycle manufactured by Honda in 2007, is available in multiple colors, including Candy Dark Red, Pearl Blue/Pearl and White/Red.

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  Honda VFR800Fi

Overview

The VFR Honda has a fanatical following of enthusiasts who simply would not ride anything else.

Is it the balance between cruising, touring or fanging?

Is it the truly fantastic note of the V-Four engine when fitted with a more open pipe?

Or is it the whine of the gear driven cams?

I honestly don't know what it is that makes VFR riders about as one-eyed as they come but I do know they have some good reasons to be happy.

My main reason for liking the VFR is the engine note, especially when fitted with a pipe.  It gets even better when you remove the snorkel that is slotted into the top of the airbox.  This opens up the breathing a bit more and makes the induction growl deep and raucous.  A corresponding increase of between 0.5 and 1.2 horsepower is also gained throughout the rev-range, the power gain doesn't make the removal worth it, the noise does.

The engine is pretty good but could do with more at the top-end for a bit more added excitement.  It is a grunty unit through the mid-range though and wheelies are very easily controlled using the excellent throttle response.  I feel that the engine would be more than enough for most people looking to buy into this class of bike, while I am not so easily satisfied.  This is more of a reflection on my tastes, which most people would probably call a bit strange, rather than a criticism of the Honda.  Throttle response, however is unparalleled. The connection between your right hand and the back wheel is fairly instantaneous with the fuel injection system being the best I have sampled.  Some say it is too direct, personally I just think that they must just be a little ham fisted, I wish all bikes had such a great throttle response.

The dash layout is great with ambient air temp, engine temp, two tripmeters, odometer and fuel gauge.  This combination puts some cars to shame. The VFR does handle reasonably well but is handicapped by it's 235 kilo wet weight.  The older model VFR's are a bit more chuckable in tighter going. The linked brakes are quite good on the more high speed stuff but become a bit of a hassle in the very tight stuff.  I never feel quite safe not having complete control of the front and rear brakes independently while negotiating slow, tight corners.  The latest generation linked brakes are excellent however when the speeds go up and all your braking is done in a straight line. The build quality is very good and if you don't change bikes very often the VFR will keep looking good for a long, long time.   It would pay to maybe apply a thin sheet of contact to the area around the light while on longer journeys out of the city.  The paint seems to be a little too easily chipped by any debris that finds its way up around the upper part of the front fairing, just below the screen. The screen does work quite well, but its performance is degraded to an appreciable factor by the addition of a tankbag, which seems to disturb the airflow to a more uncomfortable degree.  The older generation of VFRs were better in this regard I feel. The great fuel injected engine is the main reason anyone would consider upgrading from a mid 90s VFR, and it is a great improvement.   Not so much in the outright numbers it makes but the seamless and smooth delivery of the power when using that great throttle action. I have covered around 20,000 kilometres on the latest generation VFR and around 4000 kilometres on the previous model so I should know its strengths and weaknesses fairly well. It is nearly criminal not to put a pipe on the VFR and let it sing its glorious V-Four song. The VFR is a $15,000 ask, a little cheaper than it's main rivals in this touring-sports class.  I prefer to class bikes like the R1100S, Sprint ST, Ducati ST2, ST4 and VFR as touring-sports rather than sports-touring.   That gap has  been filled by Kawasaki's ZX9R Ninja and the Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm among others. Some people criticise the VFR and its Japanese stable mates of not having soul. While this may be true of some offerings currently in the marketplace, it can't be said of the VFR.  If you don't feel anything when riding it, ditch that intake snorkel, fit an open pipe and prepare your senses for the aural rush that will accompany your next ride. Source MCNews.au

Make Model	Honda VFR 800Fi
Year	1998
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement	781.7 cc / 47.7 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	72 x 48 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	11.6 1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EH-9
Starting	Electric
Max Power	110 hp / 81 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tire	101.6 hp @ 9600 rpm
Max Torque	82 Nm / 60.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	#530 O-ring-sealed chain
Frame	Aluminum, twin spar
Front Suspension	41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with preload adjustable damper
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Pro arm mono arm system incorporating stepless rebound-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper with pro-link
Rear Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes	2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper
Front Wheel	3.5 x 17 in
Rear Wheel	5.5 x 17 in
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Rake	25.5°
Trail	100 mm / 3.9 in
Dimensions	Length 2120 mm / 83 in Width 735 mm / 28.9 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase	1440 mm / 56.7 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.7 in
Dry Weight	208 kg / 458.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.8 Liters / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average	15.9 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	13.0 m / 37.9 m
Standing ¼ Mile	11.1 sec / 193.0 km/h
Top Speed	235.1 km/h / 146 mph