1999Honda VFR800

★ 5.0

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The 1999 Honda VFR 800 is a versatile sport-touring machine that excels for riders seeking a balanced blend of performance and practicality. Its potent V4 engine delivers 98 horsepower and impressive acceleration while maintaining excellent reliability and comfort for longer journeys. The VFR is renowned for its refined handling, smooth power delivery, and ability to seamlessly transition between spirited riding and casual touring.

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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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

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.

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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 1999 Honda VFR800, 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: 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

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What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1999	2003	2007	2011	2015
Capacity	781 cc	781 cc	781 cc	781 cc	782 cc
Dry weight	214 kg	214 kg	214 kg	215 kg	218 kg
Seat height	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm
Fuel capacity	21 L	22 L	22 L	22 L	22 L