Test Riding the Honda VFR 800 F / Interceptor
Here is a video of my test ride of the
Honda VFR 800 F (known as the
Honda Interceptor in the
USA). I rode this motorcycle for
45 minutes.
It's pretty hard, maybe even impossible, to evaluate comprehensively a motorcycle in such a short time. So, what
I am sharing here are just my first impressions.
Specifications in brief:
-
VTEC DOHC 90° V4 engine, 782 cc, water cooled
- 106 hp @ 10,250 rpm, 75,
1 nm @ 8,
500 rpm
- Twin-spare aluminum frame
- 239 kg (527 lb) with all operating consumable liquids
- 6-speed gearbox, Tokico brakes with
ABS,
Traction Control
- 789-809 mm (31-31.8 in) adjustable seat height
- 21.5 l (5.68 US Gal) fuel tank
- 12,
000 km (7,500 mi) or 12-month maintenance interval
- 12,599 euros (in
France),
VAT included
The motorcycle of my test ride hadn't any option
...