Honda Interceptor

Honda Interceptor
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	VTR250 Interceptor, VTR 250 Interceptor, VFR800FI Interceptor ABS, VFR 800 FI Interceptor ABS, VFR800FI Interceptor, VFR 800 FI Interceptor, VFR 800 Interceptor ABS, VFR800 Interceptor ABS, VFR800 Interceptor, VFR 800 Interceptor, Interceptor ABS, Interceptor DLX
Production	1988 - 2018
Class	Sport Bike
Engine	v4, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	72.0mm x 48.0mm
Compression ratio	11.6:1
Top Speed	118 mph (190 km/h)
Horsepower	102.45 HP (76.4 KW) @ 10250RPM
Torque	56.87 ft/lbs (77.1 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Fuel System	injection. pgm-fi with automatic enrichment circuit, 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition	computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Spark Plug	NGK IMR9B-9H `02-10
Battery	YUASA YTZ12S `02-10
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multiplate
Final Drive	Chain: 530 `02-10
Suspension	Front: 43mm with spring-preload adjustability Rear: pro arm single-side swingarm with pro-link single spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability
Brakes	Front: double disc. floating discs. four-piston calipers. Rear: single disc
Front Tire	120/70-zr17
Rear Tire	180/55-zr17
Wheelbase	57.4 inches (1458 mm)
Length	84.25 inches (2140 mm)
Width	29.53 inches (750 mm)
Height	47.64 inches (1210 mm)
Seat Height	31.06 inches (789 mm)
Weight	705.48 pounds (320.0 Kg) (dry), 240.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity	0.66 Gallon (2.50 Liters)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	5.8 Gallon (21.95 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	4.00 liters/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda Interceptor was a v4, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Honda between 1988 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). Max torque was 56.87 ft/lbs (77.1 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 102.45 HP (76.4 KW) @ 10250 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 48.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 782.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. floating discs. four-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm with spring-preload adjustability while the rear was equipped with a pro arm single-side swingarm with pro-link single spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability. The Interceptor was fitted with a 5.8 Gallon (21.95 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 705.48 pounds (320.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.4 inches (1458 mm) long.

2000 Honda VFR800FI Interceptor

The 1999-made Honda VFR800FI Interceptor brings a new air injection system and a three-way catalyzer. The power rating for the non-catalyst California model has also been increased, and the new bikes also come with an PGM-Fi module-integrated auto-enriching system.

Redesigned, aerodynamic mirrors are fully-adjustable and customers can now choose the Pearl Yellow paint scheme, too. Sporty and easy to understand and master, the 1999 VFR800FI Interceptor is a great asphalt all-rounder.

2001 Honda VFR800FI Interceptor

The VFR machines are all about the racing-inspired V4 engine endowing them with precise power deployment and making riding on both the street and race track a rewarding experience. With sport performance a twist of the throttle away and enhanced comfort, the 2000 VFR800FI Interceptor also comes with a generous, 21-liter fuel tank, providing exceptional touring range.

With the frame coming from the same racing area, the VFR800FI Interceptor is sworn to deliver an exceptional riding experience for daily commuting and weekend track racing.

2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

A machine created for those in search of V4 sporty rides, the 2001 VFR800 Interceptor brings all the brawn of the 781cc V-TEC engine which uses 2 valves per cylinder below 7000rpm, and two additional ones as the revs go past this mark. Multiple engine tweaks reduce noise and improve the overall way the mill performs under stressful conditions, adding to the legendary reliability of the Honda bikes.

Transmission gearing was also upgraded , just like the swingarm and the linked braking system. All in all, the 2001 VFR800 Interceptor is a great machine for both commuting and leisure riding.

2003 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

The 2002 VFR800 Interceptor carries on the acclaimed heritage of the V-TEC variable valve timing engine and the versatility of on of Honda's best-loved road bikes. Smooth and precise fuel injection backs the excellent handling and great road stance, and help the VFR hold it's sportbike touring crown.

With the windshield and fairing providing good weather protection, the VFR800 Interceptor also boasts good ergonomics for longer trips.

2003 Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS

The 2002 VFR800 Interceptor ABS brings anti-locking brakes to the already compliant linked-braking system installed on the bike. For riders in search of more peace of mind, the presence of the ABS is a truly reassuring feature, as it complements the VFR800's nice stance and adds increased safety when braking hard or on difficult surfaces.

With the added ABS, this reference sport=touring machine is now even better, safer and more fun, altogether.

2004 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

The 2003 VFR800 is yet another exceptional proof that Honda's V4 V-TEC engine is a force to be reckoned with. This mode year brings the new Asphalt color option, a neat complement for the always-popular red livery.

A versatile machine, the 2003 VFR800 is a great muscular commuter choice, but with optional luggage systems, it can also be a worthy touring companion for both solo and two-up rides.

2005 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

Sporty, exceptionally maneuverable, versatile and fun, the 2004 VFR800 Interceptor is a new model year of this successful Honda machine. A great choice as a sport-natured all-rounder, the VFR800 can be ridden daily to work and it will easily navigate the urban clutter. Slender and light, but making no compromise as far as power deployment is concerned, the VFR800 Interceptor's top-notch handling will allow riders to effortlessly streak through stuck traffic.

And when the open highway lays ahead, the V-TEC engine will open the additional 2 valves -per-cylinder in the higher-revs range, for adrenaline-doused performance. Throw in some soft bags and a tank sack and you're all set for overnight trips, too.

2006 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

Not a superbike-class machine, but neither a small one, the 2005 VFR800 Interceptor is one of the perfect ways to enjoy Honda's V4 V-TEC engine in a package boasting increased comfort and highly capable to provide instant gratification in pretty much all scenarios. Usable as a daily commuter and making streaking through slow traffic a breeze, the VFR800 is also a blessing for those who like canyon carving and adrenaline-doused track weekends.

Or get a luggage system and your significant other and head for the interstate: the 2005 VFR800 Interceptor is also a great sporty machine fit for touring and is not at all shy to munch in a couple of thousands of miles during your vacation.

2006 Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS

Honda adds anti-locking brakes to the 2005 VFR800FI Interceptor to meet the riders' demands for increased road safety. With a linked-braking system already installed on the Interceptor, riders benefited from the intelligent distribution of the stopping force between the two wheels, even if only one brake was engaged.

The additional system now helps them stop in a shorter distance on wet roads and provides enhanced stability fr the vehicle when using the brakes on difficult, slippery surfaces. What was a fun bike is not even funnier by means of better rider and road safety.

2009 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor

As expected, the 2009 VFR 800 Interceptor wasn't changed very much from his older brethren. Yet the new VFR 800 Interceptor will feature C-ABS just like the Fireblade. The design of this machine, again, not changed very much, but it was sharpened a bit up. The same V-TEC V-4 781cc 16 valve engine is placed under the fuel tank. There were rumors about Honda updating the VFR 800 to a V5 VFR1000 but apparently the VFR is here to stay.