Generation 6

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[edit] 2007 Preview

In the mid-1980s, nobody could catch the Interceptor. The AMA Superbike Champion bristled with Grand Prix technology and introduced a slew of industry-leading features, like the world's first liquid-cooled V-four in a sportbike, a single-shock rear suspension, anti-dive front suspension and a track-inspired fairing. Fast, agile and comfortable, the Interceptor launched a design philosophy that led to a whole line of high-performance street-going sportbikes. A line leading straight to today's Interceptor / Interceptor ABS. Like its predecessors, it boasts the most advanced technologies of its time, like a race-bred aluminum chassis and a VTEC-equipped, fuel-injected V-4 powerplant - the goods that earn it best sportbike honors year after year. For '07, we thought we'd offer a heritage paint scheme, so you can let all its racing DNA speak out - loud and clear.

Specifications

ENGINE

Type: 781 cc, V4, 4-stroke

Cooling: Liquid

Bore x Stroke: 72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)

Max HP: 80 kWa (108 hp) @ 10,500 RPM

Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft-lb) @ 8750 RPM

Compression Ratio: 11.6:1

Transmission: Close-ratio 6 speed

Final Drive: #530 O-ring-sealed chain

CHASSIS

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

Front brake: Dual full-floating 296.0mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers

Rear brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (ABS model has Anti-Lock Braking System)

Front wheel: 3.50 x 17 in.; cast-aluminum

Rear wheel: 5.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminum

Front tire: 120/70 ZR-17 Dunlop D204 Sportmax radial

Rear tire: 180/55 ZR-17 Dunlop D204 Sportmax radial

Rake: 25.3 degrees

Trail: 100mm

Wheelbase: 57.4 in. (1458mm)

Length: 212 cm (83.5 in)

Width: 73.5 cm (28.9 in)

Height: 120 cm (47.2 in)

Seat height: 31.7 in. (805mm)

Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. (22L), including 0.8 gallon reserve

Dry Weight: 481 lb.

Instruments: Digital LCD speedometer, tachometer, readout for coolant temp, outside ambient temp, fuel level, clock, odometer, dual tripmeter, lights for neutral, high beam, turn signal, low oil pressure, fuel injection problem

PERFORMANCE

Fuel consumption: 34 to 43 mpg, 36 mpg avg. Quarter-mile: 11.22 sec. @ 119.80 mph Roll-ons, 6th gear: 60-80mph/5.26 sec., 80-100mph/5.82 sec.

[edit] Surging Issues

As delivered, the Gen 6 VFRs can suffer from surging and poor running below 6000 rpm. The following may help

• Starter Valve Synchronisation
• Blocking Pair Valve
• Disabling the O2 sensors