Sport Tourers

2001Honda VFR 800 F

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The 2001 Honda VFR 800 F is a sport touring middleweight that appeals to riders seeking versatile all-around performance. Its smooth V4 engine delivers responsive power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the compliant chassis handles both spirited canyon carving and comfortable long-distance touring equally well. Known for reliability and refinement, the VFR remains an iconic choice for experienced riders who value practicality without sacrificing sportiness.

Capacity: 782.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 208.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)

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What’s new for the 2001 Honda VFR 800 F

vs the 2000

Spec	2000	2001
Power	110.0 HP (80.9 kW)	106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
Torque	83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs)	80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs)
Top speed	240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)	235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)

Other years 2000 2001

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering75%

City riding62%

Daily riding78%

Touring90%

Two-up85%

Track55%

Best for: Built for covering long distances quickly and comfortably, blending sporty V4 performance with genuine all-day touring practicality.
Built for: The VFR800 delivers a smooth, torquey V4 growl with sport-bike responsiveness wrapped in a comfortable, upright, sport-touring package.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for off-road exploration or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for pure track-day lap times.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2001 Honda VFR 800 F, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 782.0 ccm
Power: 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
Torque: 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5096 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 72.0 x 48.0 mm
Compression: 11.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Performance

Top speed: 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2134 mm
Overall width: 748 mm
Overall height: 1203 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 208.0 kg
Wet weight: 239.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 126 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar. Swing arm: 548mm.
Front suspension: 43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten DF adjustment, 108mm axle travel
Rear suspension: Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step (stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment, 120mm axle travel
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.3°
Trail: 95 mm