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2000Honda VFR800

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The 2000 Honda VFR800 is Honda's sport tourer, famous for its smooth and flexible V4 engine. Its liquid-cooled 781cc V4 makes 75 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, for a top speed of about 231 km/h. An 805 mm seat, 238 kg wet weight and 21-litre tank suit fast, long trips.

Capacity
781.0 ccm
Engine
V four, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
214.0 kg
Seat height
805 mm
Power
98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
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Other years 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 63Agility 56Comfort 82Off-road 10Touring 88Road manners 85
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering75%
City riding60%
Daily riding78%
Touring90%
Two-up85%
Track45%
Best for
Designed for riders who want to combine long-distance comfort with genuine sporting performance in one versatile package.
Built for
The V4 engine delivers smooth, characterful power with a distinctive exhaust note, blending sport bike urgency with touring civility.
Not ideal for
Not the right choice for off-road adventures or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for pure track-day thrills.

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

Will it fit you?

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At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Honda VFR800, 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
781.0 ccm
Power
98.0 HP (72.1 kW)
CO2 Emissions
17 CO2 g/km
Torque
75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type
V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4579 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
72.0 x 48.0 mm
Compression
11.6:1
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
Performance
Top speed
231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1440 mm
Overall length
2120 mm
Overall width
735 mm
Overall height
1195 mm
Seat height
805 mm
Dry weight
214.0 kg
Wet weight
238.0 kg
Fuel capacity
21.00 litres
Ground clearance
130 mm
Front percentage of weight
48.1
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless pre-load adjustment, 109mm axle travel
Rear suspension
Pro-link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step preload and stepless rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
120 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Dual disc, combined breaking system
Front brakes diameter
296 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc, combined breaking system
Rear brakes diameter
256 mm
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55-ZR17

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 199920002003200720112015
Capacity 781 cc 781 cc 781 cc 781 cc 781 cc 782 cc
Dry weight 214 kg 214 kg 214 kg 214 kg 215 kg 218 kg
Seat height 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm
Fuel capacity 21 L 21 L 22 L 22 L 22 L 22 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Honda VFR800?

The 2000 Honda VFR800 has a Capacity of 781.0 ccm (47.66 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda VFR800 have?

The 2000 Honda VFR800 has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW).

How many gears does the Honda VFR800 have?

The 2000 Honda VFR800 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Honda VFR800?

The 2000 Honda VFR800 has a Torque of 75.0 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM.

How much does the Honda VFR800 weigh?

The 2000 Honda VFR800 has a Dry weight of 214.0 kg (471.8 pounds).

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