2017Honda VFR800F

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The 2017 Honda VFR800F is a versatile sport-tourer that excels for riders seeking a balanced blend of performance, comfort, and everyday practicality. Known for its legendary 90-degree V4 engine and sophisticated variable valve timing, this middleweight offers responsive handling with excellent stability on both road and light touring duties. Advanced features like traction control, ABS, and LED lighting make it an intelligent choice for experienced riders who value technology and reliability.

Capacity: 782.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 217.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 104.5 HP (76.3 kW) @ 10250 RPM

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What’s new for the 2017 Honda VFR800F

vs the 2016

Spec	2016	2017
Front suspension	—	43 mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten DF adjustment

Other years 2000 2001 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering78%

City riding55%

Daily riding72%

Touring88%

Two-up80%

Track55%

Best for: Built for covering long distances briskly and comfortably, blending sporty handling with genuine mile-munching capability.
Built for: A smooth, characterful V4 engine paired with confidence-inspiring chassis manners gives it a refined, grown-up sport-touring personality.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting a lightweight track weapon, an off-road machine, or the absolute latest in cutting-edge performance electronics.

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 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Honda VFR800F, 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: 104.5 HP (76.3 kW) @ 10250 RPM
Torque: 75.1 Nm (7.7 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4816 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: 2

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1460 mm
Overall length: 2120 mm
Overall width: 735 mm
Overall height: 1195 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 217.0 kg
Wet weight: 239.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

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

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Combined 3-piston calliper (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Front brakes diameter: 296 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Combined 3-piston callipers (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes diameter: 256 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Red, white, black
Comments: Traction Control.

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What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2000	2014	2016	2017	2018	2020
Capacity	782 cc	782 cc	782 cc	782 cc	782 cc	782 cc
Dry weight	210 kg	217 kg	217 kg	217 kg	217 kg	217 kg
Seat height	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm	789 mm	789 mm
Fuel capacity	21 L	21.5 L	22 L	22 L	21.5 L	21.5 L