Description
3/15/23 Update: We had a technician take a quick look at the bike. Based on their observations, “it appears that the missing side stand bolt has caused the bracket to pivot forward and come in contact with the shifter cover. The seal for the shifter is not sealing properly due to the issue, causing the oil leak.”
Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2003 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.
The sixth generation of the VFR had a lengthy run and it introduced some significant changes: linked brakes, optional ABS, optional hard luggage, and VTEC — Honda’s variable valve timing technology that opens up extra valves at higher RPMs.
Manufactured in September of 2002, this example is VIN: JH2RC46123M500767. The owner acquired the bike seven years ago from Honda of North Hollywood.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 7,000 miles. The odometer currently shows 19,961 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that the motorcycle has received a full service including new tires. Please note that the battery is weak and that there is a slight oil leak. Additionally, the side stand is missing a bolt.
We had a technician take a quick look at the bike. Based on their observations, “it appears that the missing side stand bolt has caused the bracket to pivot forward and come in contact with the shifter cover. The seal for the shifter is not sealing properly due to the issue, causing the oil leak.”
Other documented maintenance:
12/20 – Honda of Glendale, $653.57
Tire change
Grip installation
Tail part installation
06/15 – Honda of Hollywood, $3,126.04
Bike was vandalized -> Fuel tank, lock, right cowl replaced
05/11 – Honda of Hollywood, $193.18
Poor clutch feel/unable to go into gear -> clutch kit install
06/08 – Honda of Hollywood, $567.91
Tire change
Oil and filter change
Carb sync
Valve adjustment
Modifications:
Staintune exhaust.
Zero Gravity tinted windscreen.
Sargent seat.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo tires with date codes of 0620 and 2620.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title. Have any VFR800 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
