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Honda VFR 800
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Make Model |
Honda VFR 800 V-TEC
(US Interceptor) |
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Year |
2009 |
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Engine |
Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder,
DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
781 |
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Bore x Stroke |
72 x 48 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
11.6 1 |
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Induction |
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Computer-controlled digital
/ electric |
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Max Power |
108 hp 80 kW @ 10500
rpm |
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Max Torque |
80 Nm 59 ft-lb @ 8750 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
6 Speed /
chain |
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Front Suspension |
43mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type
telescopic fork with stepless preload adjustment, 109mm wheel travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Pro-Link with gas-charged H.M.A.S.
damper 7-step preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 120mm wheel
travel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers
ABS |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 256mm disc 3 piston
calliper ABS |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 Z17 |
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Rear Tyre |
180/55 V17 |
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Dry-Weight |
213kg 218 kg-abs |
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Fuel Capacity |
22 Litres |
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Reviews |
Moto.net |
Instead of being fully upgraded
as a 2009 model year, the bike still features the VTEC V4 engine, the only
important addition being the C-ABS system, but only as an option. Also, the
white paint scheme now available further enhances the awesome VFR design and
that’s pretty much all that this bike brings new in 2009.
But you should never doubt the
performance of a VFR engine. The V4 – VTEC with electronic fuel injection, which
distributes power in two different stages by implementing an ingenious valve
opening system, is both a great power source and an economical engine depending
on the riding preferences of each rider.
The engine is positioned on a
nimble double – beam aluminum frame ensuring that the handling abilities would
stay true to the VFR name.
Honda seems to have impressed by
not doing almost anything to this model, but that’s apparently a method two.
What riders would have expected was more of a sport-oriented motorcycle, but
Honda is keen on the touring side. After all, that’s what the VFR was all about
in the first place, a fast and yet very comfortable model.
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