Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2014 Honda VFR800 Interceptor.
“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. For an additional $1,000, Honda packed the Interceptor with an additional ~$2,000 worth of goodies to create the Deluxe model. That included ABS, traction control, heated grips, adjustable suspension (remote preload adjustment on the shock), a center stand, and self-canceling turn signals.
Manufactured April 2014, this example is VIN: JH2RC7955EK000309. The seller purchased the bike five years ago from the original owner and states, “I love the VFR and this is the best one Honda ever made. The DLX package comes with the locking panniers with inserts that come out, heated grips and center stand. Has the blipper for up shifts. This bike is just as comfortable carving up the canyon as it is while touring. Old man owned and loved and pampered. Ready for a new home.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 7,000 miles. The odometer shows 11,591 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “All maintenance is up to date. Oil change and brake fluid and clutch fluid flush about 1,000 miles ago. New battery last year. Michelin Road 5s about 1,000 miles ago.” The seller has provided the following information about the bike:
“2014 Honda VFR Interceptor 800 DLX edition with the factory side Panniers:
Refinement No Other Bike Can Touch
With experience comes wisdom. Sure, fluorescent-colored breakfast cereal might be fun when you’re a kid, but as you learn more, you start eating smarter. Same with your motorcycles. Loud, flashy bikes that try to grab your attention with outrageous styling, but do not turn or stop well? Seating positions that would give a chiropractor nightmares? Pass. The experienced rider looks for a machine that works with him or her. That offers plenty of performance, that’s comfortable to ride—even at a brisk pace.
For generations, that’s meant Honda®’s Interceptor®, a bike that performs as well in the curves as it does on the open road. The Interceptor®’s 782cc V-4 VTEC engine with fuel-injection mapping for better low-end torque feel. It includes adjustable seat height to better fit a range of riders, front-mount radiator for a slimmer profile, radial-mount front brakes, and all-side muffler, wheels and Pro-Arm® swingarm. There’s even a Deluxe model for 2015 with features like traction control, anti-lock brakes, self-cancelling turn signals, a centerstand and heated grips.
Features May Include:
• Digital Instruments
The Interceptor®’s instruments include a digital speedometer, analog tachometer, gear-position indicator, miles-per-gallon readout, ambient air temperature gauge and a clock.
• Radial-Mount Front Brakes
The Interceptor® uses radial-mounted monobloc front-brake calipers. This construction makes the caliper stiffer, and that means you get better brake feel for more linear, powerful stopping.
• Twin-Spar Aluminum Chassis
The foundation for the Interceptor®’s stellar, tack-sharp handling, the twin-spar all-aluminum design is light and strong.
• Digital Fuel-Injection
Always a technology showcase, the Interceptor®’s engine uses digital fuel injection that is specially mapped to work with the VTEC engine two-valve/four-valve operation to increase both low-end torque and high-RPM horsepower.
• V-4 Engine
Drawing on 30 years of V-4 technology and racing success, Honda® designers gave the Interceptor® one of our most advanced streetbike engines ever: a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 782cc V-4 brimming with low-end torque.
• Single-Sided Swingarm
Honda®’s Pro Arm® single-sided swingarm is a proven design, and the Interceptor®’s swingarm is lighter and mounts the chain and brake disc on one side for easier wheel servicing and tire changes. It looks better too!
• Stainless Steel Muffler
Streamlined and compact, the muffler offers a significant weight reduction from previous designs.
• Adjustable Seat Height
Adjustable from 31.8 inches to 31.0 inches, the Interceptor®’s seat fits a wider variety of riders.
• LED Tail Light
Bright, clear and long lasting, an LED tail light is the way to go with a bike as modern as the Interceptor®.
DLX adds:
• ABS, traction control, grip heaters, self-canceling turn signals”
Modifications:
“Coffman’s slip on exhaust. Front bar risers 1”. Also comes with a Puig touring windshield. Rider seat inside has been updated with gel pads and better foam professionally.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road 5 tires with date codes of 0221 and 0922.
The sale includes two keys, original handlebar mounts, and Puig windscreen.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Very minor surface scratches on the panniers from storage. Minor scratches on the rear seat cowl from my boot.”
Currently located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through October 2025.
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