“In a market segment characterized by extremes, Honda’s VFR has always trod the middle ground––never the fastest, or the lightest, or the quickest way around a racetrack, but always a standout, biased more toward balance than bravado, a sportbike for the real world.” That’s how Motorcyclist magazine introduces Honda’s legendary Interceptor in this timeline of the model.
The sixth-generation of the VFR was introduced in 2002, and it featured Honda’s first use of VTEC and linked antilock brakes. It soldiered on with few changes until 2009, and the beloved Interceptor would be gone from the US market for a long five years. But in 2014, Honda brought back the VFR800 with updates to the styling, brakes, and technology.
Updates included radial-mount Tokico calipers paired with 310mm discs up front, as well as Showa suspension on both ends.
Manufactured in Feburary of 2015, this example is VIN: JH2RC791XFK100002. The seller acquired this bike two years ago from a private party in Southern California.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 2,500 miles. The odometer shows 3,407 miles.
“I always wanted a white 8th gen. It took years to find one in mint condition. The original owner bought it, rode it for less than 900 miles, then had health issues and parked it for 8 years. He lovingly started it once per week.”
Maintenance:
The seller notes having done “tires, chain, oil changes.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, flush the hydraulic fluids, change the oil/filter, clean/adjust/lube the chain, and top up the coolant. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: Ok, <150 mV
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 70%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 04/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 04/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.65V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.6V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 3 Miles, unit operates as designed
Modifications:
Two Brothers slip-on exhaust.
Rear cowl cover.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Roadsmart IV tires with date codes of 0424 and 0924.
The sale includes two keys (one pictured), original owners manual, pillion seat, pillion grab-handle blanking plates, a Pit Bull single-sided swing-arm stand, and an OEM center stand that the seller never had a chance to install (not pictured). An electronic version of the service manual and owners manual can also be provided on a memory stick.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through July 2026.
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