“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.”
The fifth-gen VFR’s front end is all business — twin headlights stacked in that signature face, fairings sculpted to slice wind without screaming for attention. On this example, the Pearl Shining Yellow livery makes the whole package impossible to ignore, a one-year-only color that catches light like nothing else in the used sportbike market.
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.
The ’01 model was the last year to see gear-driven cams, full adjustable suspension, single-sided swingarm, and Honda’s 3rd generation integrated braking.
Manufactured in June of 2000, this example is VIN: JH2RC4601YM201284. “I bought this bike to do a trip from Windsor to Key West, FL last fall. Now that I’m moving, I’m looking to find a new owner for the bike.”
During their ownership, the seller has covered about 4,000 miles. The odometer shows 13,795 miles.
Mechanical Issues: The seller states there are no known mechanical issues.
Maintenance: Seller states: “I replaced the fork seals, steering head bearings, tires, battery, spark plugs, air filter, oil & filter and flushed the coolant system last fall. The bike is always stored with a battery tender plugged in.”
Modifications:
Sargent seat.
Staintune exhaust.
GIVI topcase and sidecase racks.
Techspec tank grips and protector.
Yellow rim tape.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road 6 tires with date codes of 1625 and 2425.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys, stock rear cowl/seat cover, stock exhaust, original owners manual, as well as printed shop manuals, all owners bills of sale, and US to Canada vehicle import and registration records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“A small wire scratch on the plastic instrument panel cover.”
“Touch-up paint was used to paint over scuff marks left where the seat/rear cowl cover contacts the rear fender.”
“The rear fender was cut off to create a “tidy tail” look. I have the license plate holder bolted to the remaining section of the rear fender.”
“There is a very small dent on the top of the gas tank.”
Currently located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, this Honda is offered on a current clean title and registration.
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