The Basics

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Model: 1982-83 Honda VF400F

ENGINE Type: 399 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 55 mm x 42 mm Compression Ratio: 11:1 Power: 55.5 hp (41.4 kW) @ 12500 rpm Torque: 35.5 Nm (26.2 ft. lbs) @ 10500 rpm Transmission: 6 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 100/90-16 Rear Tire: 110/90-18 Front Brakes: Single disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Length: 2060 mm (81.1 inches) Width: 750 mm (29.5 inches) Height: 1160 (45.7 inches) Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 inches) Wheelbase: 1415 mm (55.7 inches) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches) Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons Dry Weight: 173 kg (381.4 pounds)

Original List Price: $6,211 US

DESCRIPTION The first model of the V-Four 400cc. It was "Naked style" with bikini-cowling that looked like "MVX250".

Model: 1983 Honda VF750F

ENGINE Type: 748 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Power: 86 BHP @ 10,000 RPM Torque: 46.3 ft*lb @ 7500 RPM Transmission: 5 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 120/80-16 Rear Tire: 130/80-18 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 1495 mm (59.9 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches) Fuel Capacity: 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) Dry Weight: 221 kg (487 lb) Curb Weight: 243 kg (536 lb) Top Speed: 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)

Original List Price: $3,498 US

DESCRIPTION Debut in U.S. and world markets. 16" front wheel, 18" rear wheel, silver alloy painted Steel Perimeter (Twin Spar) frame (Similar to GSXR or Honda NS500 frame), Single rear shock w/ 2 sided Alloy swingarm, 1/2 upper fairing with chin or belly fairing, 360x crank, chain driven cams, 4/2 exhaust system with a HUGE, overweight collector box in the middle. The forks had TRAC mechanical anti-dive mechanisms. One cool feature was the fuel petcock which was built into the left side of the tank. Colors were red and white w/red stripes and blue and white w/blue stripes (U.S. models). Canada/Europe got combos of the colors (i.e. mostly blue with the small red strip instead of same color blue stripe or red w/ blue stripe). American models were outfitted with cast rims while European models recieved bolt together "Comstar" wheels that featured large "plates" drilled with holes, attaching the hubs to the rims. They were gold anodized.

Model: 1984 Honda VF500F

ENGINE Type: 498 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 60.4 mm x 44 mm Compression Ratio: 11:1 Power: 70 hp (52.2 kW) @ 12000 rpm Torque: 43 Nm (31.7 ft. lbs) @ 10500 rpm Transmission: 6 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 100/90-16 Rear Tire: 110/90-18 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Length: 2070 mm (81.5 inches) Width: 760 mm (29.9 inches) Height: 1175 (46.3 inches) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 inches) Wheelbase: 1420 mm (55.9 inches) Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gallons Dry Weight: 185 kg (407.9 pounds) Curb Weight: 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) Top Speed: 199.0 km/h (123.7 mph)

Original List Price: $2,898 US

DESCRIPTION The "Miniceptor" as it is affectionately called ran basically unchanged (except for graphics) until replaced by the CBR600 Hurricane in '87. Like the original '83 VFR750, it sported a 16" front wheel, 18" rear wheel, silver alloy painted Steel Perimeter (Twin Spar) frame (Similar to GSXR or Honda NS500 frame), Single rear shock w/ 2 sided Alloy swingarm, 1/2 upper fairing with chin or belly fairing, chain driven cams, 4/2 exhaust. A great little bike, it begged to be ridden hard. You did not "feel" fast on this bike then you would look down at the speedometer and either impress/scare yourself at your corner speeds.

Model: 1984-85 Honda VF700F

ENGINE Power: 81 BHP @ 10,000 RPM Torque: 6.2 kg*m (44.8 ft*lb) @ 8500 RPM Transmission: 5 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 120/80-16 Rear Tire: 130/80-18 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Length: 85.0 in Width: 30.3 in Height: 47.8 in Wheelbase: 58.9 inches Dry Weight: 485 lb

Original List Price: $3,498 US

DESCRIPTION This U.S. "Tariff Beater" model was similar to the 1984-85 VF750F with the only external difference being no 750 designation in the graphics just the Interceptor name. Inside difference was shorter stroke, different cams, and ignition timing.

Model: 1984-85 Honda VF750F

ENGINE Type: 748 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Power: 86 BHP @ 10,000 RPM Torque: 46.3 ft*lb @ 7500 RPM Transmission: 5 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 120/80-16 Rear Tire: 130/80-18 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 1495 mm (59.9 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches) Fuel Capacity: 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) Dry Weight: 221 kg (487 lb) Curb Weight: 248 kg (546.7 lb) Top Speed: 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)

Original List Price: $4,398 US

DESCRIPTION Few minor changes from 1983 model--just different color offerings in the US - the European colors came to U.S. market (Cool!). Note: Tamiya has a 1:12th scale model of the 83-85 VF750F that includes an "Optional" full fairing as well as the split upper lower fairings as the bikes were sold in America. It is assumed that this model sold in Europe but this has not been confirmed

Model: 1986 Honda VFR750F

ENGINE Type: 748 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 48.6 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Power: 106.00 HP (77.4 kW)) @ 10500 RPM Transmission: 6 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 110/90-16 Rear Tire: 130/80-18 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 1480 mm Fuel Capacity: 20.00 litres (5.28 gallons) Dry Weight: 215.9 kg (476 lb)

Original List Price: $5,287 US

DESCRIPTION Major upgrade. Alloy beam style frame, 2.5x16" front wheel, 3.5x18 rear wheel, full fairing, Seat extends or wraps around tank slightly, Single rear shock w/ 2 sided Alloy swingarm, 180x crank, lighter pistons, connecting rods and valve train, gear driven cams, 4/2 exhaust, "Goldish" Cast engine covers looked trick. U.S. Colors were white w/red & blue stripes (R/W/B), Europe got all white or white with a large red stripe through the mid section and on the front fender w/gold pinstripes on the edges of the red. This model dropped 49 pounds off the (VF700/750F) weight at 215.9 kg (476 lbs). Honda claimed 105 Hp.

The weakest part of the package were the 37mm forks with wimpy springs. The forks still had TRAC mechanical anti-dive mechanisms. This bike needed a fork brace and progressive springs before it left the showroom. Brakes are now "gold" painted instead of black.

Typically it had about a $1,000 price penalty for the extra 50cc's. A $4k (USD) engine race kit was available from HRC which included a Titanium exhaust system.

Model: 1985-86 Honda VF1000R

ENGINE Type: 998 cc, V4, 4-stroke Cooling: Liquid Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 Power: 122.00 HP (89.1 kW) @ 10500 RPM Transmission: 5 speed

WHEELS Front Tire: 120/80-16 Rear Tire: 140/80-17 Front Brakes: Dual disc Rear Brakes: Single disc

DIMENSIONS Length: 2180 mm (85.8 in) Width: 730 mm (28.7 in) Height: 1200 mm (47.2 in) (H) Wheelbase: 1505 mm (59.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Fuel Capacity: 24.00 litres (6.3 gallons) Dry Weight: 244 kg (538 lb) Curb Weight: 275 kg (606 lb)

Original List Price: $6,298 US

DESCRIPTION Patterned after the FWS "Works Bike" that Steve Wise, Mike Baldwin and Freddie Spencer used to shred rear tires with regularity, this was Honda's effort to homologate an endurance racer. Full fairing (in fiberglass not plastic) with a single headlight lens and small vents on either side and two cute round tail lights out back, 16" front wheel & 17" rear wheel were of the NS/NSR style "Comstar" bolt together wheels, not cast (hub an rim where connected via bolted on struts), endurance racer spec. quick release forks, with the obligatory TRAC mechanical anti-dive mechanisms. Single rear shock w/ 2 sided Alloy swingarm, Gear driven cams, 4/2 exhaust. Color was typical Honda HRC colors - White base with lots of red (in fairing and on the front fender and forks) a small blue stripe and black wheels. '86 brought on twin-bulb headlights (US models), aluminum clip-ons (previously black) and a gold-colored triple-clamp.

3rd Generation VFR 1990 - 1993

Dimensions:

Length: 85.8 in. (2,180 mm) Width: 27.6 in. (700 mm) Height: 46.7 in. (1,185 mm) Wheelbase: 57.9 in. (1,470 mm) Seat height: 31.5 in. (800 mm) Footpeg height: 13.3 in. (338 mm) Ground CLearance: 5.1 in. (130 mm) Dry weight: 476 lbs (216 kg) Curb weight: 529 lbs (240 kg) Maximum weight capacity: 417 lbs (189 kg) Engine and Transmission:

Displacement: 45.64 ci (748 cc) Engine Type: Liquid-cooled V4 Stroke: 4 Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 HP: 103 (75.2 KW) @ 10,000 RPM Torque: 56.4 ft.lbs (76.49 Nm) @ 8000 RPM Valves per cylinder: 4 Transmission: 6-speed

Frame: Front suspension: Telescopic fork Front wheel travel: 5.5 in (140 mm) Rear suspension: Prolink Rear whell travel: 5.1 in (130 mm) Tire Size: Front: 120/70 VR17 - V250, 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 170/60/ VR17 - V250, 170/60 ZR17 Fuel Capacity: 5.0 US Gallons (19. litres) Fuel Reserve: .92 US Gallons (3.5 litres)

Brakes: Front: Dual disc Rear: Single Disc

Colors: 1993: Pearl Crystal White 1992: Granite Blue Metalic 1991: Italian Red 1990: Italian Red

4th Gen 1994 - 1997

Dimensions:

Length: 83.7 (2125mm) Width: 28.3 in. (720 mm) Height: 46.7 in. (1,185 mm) Wheelbase: 57.9 in. (1,470 mm) Seat height: 31.5 in. (800 mm) Footpeg height: in. ( mm) Ground Clearance: in. ( mm) Dry weight: 465lbs (211 kg) Curb weight: 523 lbs (237 kg) Maximum weight capacity: 417 lbs (189 kg) Engine and Transmission:

Displacement: 45.64 ci (748 cc) Engine Type: Liquid-cooled V4 Stroke: 4 Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 HP: 103.00 HP (75.2 kW) @ 10000 RPM Torque: 56.4 ft.lbs (76.49 Nm) @ 9000 RPM Valves per cylinder: 4 Transmission: 6-speed

Frame: Front suspension: Telescopic fork Front wheel travel: 5.5 in (140 mm) Rear suspension: Prolink Rear whell travel: 5.1 in (130 mm) Tire Size: Front: 120/70 VR17 - V250, 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 170/60/ VR17 - V250, 170/60 ZR17 Fuel Capacity: 5.55 US Gallons (21.0 litres) Fuel Reserve: 1.06 US Gallons (4.0 litres)

Brakes: Front: Dual disc (full floating?) Rear: Single Disc

Colors: 1994: Pure Red 1995: Pure Red 1996: Pure Red (Silver in Canada) 1997: Pure Red

• • Note: Some specs like the suspension travel were not listed in the info I found. I presume the travel is the same as the 3rd gen. Also not listed in the info I found were specs for ground clearance and footpeg height.**

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Model: 1998-2001 Honda Interceptor

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: 98 HP (71.5 kW) @ 10500 RPM Torque: 75 Nm (55.3 ft-lb) @ 8500 RPM Compression Ratio: 11.6:1 Transmission: Close-ratio 6 speed Fuel Induction: Digital, computer-controlled 36mm programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) Ignition Digital 3-D mapping, computer-controlled with electronic advance

CHASSIS

Front suspension: 41mm HMAS cartridge fork with stepless spring preload adjustability; 4.7 inches travel Rear suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link-mounted, HMAS gas-charged shock with 7-position spring preload and stepless rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel Front brake: Dual 296mm disc with LBS three-piston calipers Rear brake: Single 256.0mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper (ABS model has Anti-Lock Braking System) Front tire: 120/70 ZR17 radial Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17 radial Wheelbase: 56.7 in. (1440 mm) Seat height: 31.7 in. (805mm) Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal. (21L) Dry Weight: 458.6 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

Top Speed: 143.5 mph (231 km/h) 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.200 seconds 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: 12.000 seconds

AVAILABLE COLORS

2001: Asphalt, Red 2000: Yellow 1998-1999: Red

DESCRIPTION This is a complete rework of the VFR, of which rumors have been flying around for several years now. Originally anticipated to be an 850cc V-four powered bike, it turned out to be a 781cc fuel-injected V-four instead.

Honda boasts many different technologies "never before used on a Honda production motorcycle", such as:

Engine components: High-pressure-formed aluminum/ceramic/graphite composite cylinder sleeves: lighter than steel sleeves, better wear resistance and heat dissipation qualities Precision programmed eletronic fuel injection Electronic control unit to meter fuel delivery and ignition control on each cylinder Chassis: Pro ArmTM single-sided cast aluminum swingarm is now mounted to the engine. Honda claims it provides better rear-wheel accessibility with more torsional rigidity. Other components: Instrument cluster is lighter and thinner than what was used on older models. Tachometer and speedometer are electronic with LCD displays for coolant temp., odometer, two tripmeters and the clock.

Further refinements 1998 and 1999 models were nearly identical. Newer models had some improvements:

2000+ models lost rubber mirror stalk boots in favor of an all-metal painted mirror stalk design Fast-idle lever disappeared starting year 2000 (needed in cooler weather on 1998/1999 models). Color options Although other countries (Canada at least, maybe Europe, too) were able to get silver and yellow models, only red was available in the US for 1998 and 1999 model years. Honda changed the US color offering to yellow for 2000, then back to red for 2001.

Model: 2002-06 Honda Interceptor

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: 6 speed

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: 25.5 degrees (2002-2005), 25.3 degrees (2006) Trail: 95mm (2002-2005), 100mm (2006) 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.

AVAILABLE COLORS

2006: Pearl White, Pearl Black 2005: Light Silver Metallic, Red 2004: Asphalt, Red 2003: Metallic Silver, Red 2002: Red

DESCRIPTION For 2002, Honda recreated the Interceptor bit by bit, incorporating improvements into every facet while retaining the essential foundations. As a result, the VTEC(TM)-equipped Interceptor is now a markedly advanced, new-generation sport bike, and arguably the sharpest-edged street-going iteration yet. At the same time, Honda's engineers also reconfigured the Interceptor so it could accept a set of Honda-designed accessories--including hard saddlebags--to create a top-rank sport bike with true cross-country abilities.