Sport Tourers

2016Honda VFR800X

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The 2016 Honda VFR800X is a versatile sport-tourer that excels for riders seeking a blend of performance and practicality. Its lightweight aluminum frame, advanced ABS braking system, and liquid-cooled V4 engine deliver responsive handling and reliability across varied riding conditions. Best known for combining aggressive styling with comfortable, real-world usability, it appeals to experienced riders wanting daily-capable sport touring capability.

Capacity: 782.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 242.0 kg
Seat height: 815 mm
Power: 107.0 HP (78.1 kW) @ 10250 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail30%

Cornering70%

City riding55%

Daily riding70%

Touring85%

Two-up75%

Track45%

Best for: It's built for sport touring, blending long-distance comfort with a characterful V4 engine and capable handling for sweeping roads.
Built for: The 90-degree V4 engine gives it a distinctive smooth yet torquey character with a signature exhaust note, paired with adjustable suspension for refined road manners.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for off-road adventures, budget-conscious beginners, or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable city commuter.

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

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Units

At 815mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Honda VFR800X, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward 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: 107.0 HP (78.1 kW) @ 10250 RPM
Torque: 75.1 Nm (7.7 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4421 HP/kg (wet)
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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1475 mm
Overall length: 2190 mm
Overall width: 870 mm
Overall height: 1360 mm
Seat height: 815 mm
Wet weight: 242.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.80 litres
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

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: 145 mm
Rear wheel travel: 148 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°
Trail: 103 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes diameter: 256 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17