2009Honda VFR 800 Interceptor

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The 2009 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor is a V4 sport tourer for riders who want refinement and comfort with a distinctive engine. Its 781cc liquid-cooled V4 makes 85.9 hp, with an 805 mm seat and a 22-litre tank.

Capacity: 781.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 244.9 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 85.9 HP (63.2 kW)

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What’s new for the 2009 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Rear suspension	Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability	Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. ABS

Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering85%

City riding60%

Daily riding65%

Touring72%

Two-up68%

Track65%

Best for: It's built as a sport-touring V4 that blends spirited canyon and highway performance with everyday usability.
Built for: The VFR800F is prized for its smooth, characterful V4 powerband, precise handling, and shaft-free single-sided swingarm styling that mixes engineering flair with real-world practicality.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability, budget simplicity, or a full-blown long-distance touring rig with wind protection and luggage focus.

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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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 805mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor, 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: 781.0 ccm
Power: 85.9 HP (63.2 kW)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3508 HP/kg (wet)
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 with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1458 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Wet weight: 244.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 22.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Rear suspension: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 109 mm
Rear wheel travel: 119 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.3°
Trail: 100 mm