2001Honda VFR800F
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The 2001 Honda VFR 800 F is a sport touring middleweight that appeals to riders seeking versatile all-around performance. Its smooth V4 engine delivers responsive power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the compliant chassis handles both spirited canyon carving and comfortable long-distance touring equally well. Known for reliability and refinement, the VFR remains an iconic choice for experienced riders who value practicality without sacrificing sportiness.
- Capacity
- 782.0 ccm
- Engine
- V four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 208.0 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Power
- 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2001 Honda VFR800F
vs the 2000| Spec | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 110.0 HP (80.9 kW) | 106.0 HP (78.0 kW) |
| Torque | 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) | 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) |
| Top speed | 240.0 km/h (149.1 mph) | 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for covering long distances quickly and comfortably, blending sporty V4 performance with genuine all-day touring practicality.
- Built for
- The VFR800 delivers a smooth, torquey V4 growl with sport-bike responsiveness wrapped in a comfortable, upright, sport-touring package.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for off-road exploration or riders seeking a lightweight, flickable machine for pure track-day lap times.
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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- Capacity
- 782.0 ccm
- Power
- 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
- Torque
- 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5096 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
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Performance
- Top speed
- 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Overall length
- 2134 mm
- Overall width
- 748 mm
- Overall height
- 1203 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Dry weight
- 208.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 239.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 21.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 126 mm
- Oil capacity
- 3.80 litres
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
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.3°
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- 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 | 2000 | 2001 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 782 cc | 782 cc | 782 cc | 782 cc | 782 cc | 782 cc |
| Dry weight | 210 kg | 208 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 L | 21.5 L | 22 L | 21.5 L | 21.5 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 VFR800F?
The 2001 Honda VFR800F has a Capacity of 782.0 ccm (47.72 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda VFR800F have?
The 2001 Honda VFR800F has a Power of 106.0 HP (78.0 kW).
How many gears does the Honda VFR800F have?
The 2001 Honda VFR800F has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda VFR800F?
The 2001 Honda VFR800F has a Torque of 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda VFR800F weigh?
The 2001 Honda VFR800F has a Dry weight of 208.0 kg (458.6 pounds).
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