HONDA VFR800FI Interceptor (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda VFR800Fi Interceptor was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Honda in 2002. The bike was in its sixth generation and was known for its comfortable ergonomics and excellent handling.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda VFR800Fi Interceptor, which featured the same technical and visual specifications as the previous models and delivered the same reliable performance and handling.

After the 2009 model year, Honda discontinued the VFR800Fi Interceptor in the United States with the release of the larger VFR1200F, which was not a direct replacement for the VFR800F. The successor to the VFR800 came later in 2014 with the VFR800F, also known as the RC79.

The 2009 machine came in the same package as its predecessors that included changes of the tachometer face from black to white, a remapped Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that offered a smoother transmission into VTEC, clear turn signal lenses, and changes to the electrical wiring that fixed issues with the charging system.

Also, the bike came equipped with standard features that included six-spoke cast aluminum wheels, a single-sided swingarm, an adjustable windscreen for improved wind protection, a comfortable seat with an upright riding position, and dual headlights.

In the power department, the 2009 Honda VFR800Fi Interceptor had its heartbeat set by a 782cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp at 10,500 rpm and 82 Nm (61 lb-ft) of torque at 8,500 rpm.