Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1998 Honda VFR800 Interceptor. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
“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.
As noted by MCN, many Honda fans think that the fifth generation “is the best version of the best motorcycle ever built,” calling it a “consumate all-rounder that looks great and goes better whether you’re on a track day, commuting or heading on a two week holiday with pillion and luggage.” It’s an excellent combination of old and new, blending the classic feeling we all love with modern conveniences such as fuel injection, modern tire sizes, digital instrumentation, and cartridge forks.
A big change was the linked Combined Braking System (CBS) with three piston calipers – the two outer pistons on the front calipers were controlled by the front brake lever while the central piston was controlled by the rear brake lever (flip that for the rear calipers).
But the heart of the fifth generation VFR (which was introduced in 1998) was the V-4 engine which produced 110 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque, a motor that was known for being flexible and reliable.
Manufactured November 1997, this example is VIN: JH2RC4604WM000217. The owner states, “I bought this bike at the beginning of the season because I wanted to feel the thrill of owning a V4 motorcycle. I only put 200 miles on it in the two months I’ve owned it and it is a blast but I just haven’t ridden much this season and I know there is someone out there looking for this exact bike. The bike is in good condition and everything works.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 200 miles. The odometer shows 33,412 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Oil change, oil filter, air filter, clutch and brake fluid, wash and clean.”
Modifications:
Vance and Hines S4 Stainless exhaust.
Dynojet Power Commander II.
Aftermarket grips and bar ends.
Givi windshield. Smoked front turn signals.
Aftermarket rear turn signals.
Phone mount.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires with date codes of 4320 and 4520.
The sale includes one key, Givi Monokey top case and side case mounting hardware, custom Honda VFR luggage rack, Honda VFR toolkit, bike cover, magnetic tank bag with shoulder sling and transparent phone pouch, soft side bags with rain covers, RAM phone mount, extra set of bar ends and frame sliders.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Paramus, New Jersey this Honda is offered on a clean New Jersey title. Have any VFR800 Interceptor stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
