When did the Honda VFR800 come out?
The Honda VFR800 is a fuel injected sport touring motorcycle first produced by Honda in 1998, since 2002 in the United States also called Interceptor.
What happened to The RC46 Honda VFR800?
The RC46 model of VFR800 continues to be sold in certain international markets . The VFR800 was the first non- JDM motorcycle to use VTEC valve-gear. Honda used VTEC to meet tightening noise and emissions standards and to increase the peak engine horsepower.
What kind of suspension does a VFR800F have?
The front suspension was a 43 mm hmas cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload and ten df adjustment while the rear was equipped with a pro-link with gas-charged hmas damper, 7-step (stepless remote-controlled hydraulic) preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment. The VFR800F was fitted with a 5.68 Gallon (21.50 Liters) fuel tank.
When did the Ford VFR 800 get a new ECU?
In 2006 the VFR 800 received some minor upgrades, which included the change of the tachometer face from black to white, a re-mapped ECU to provide a smoother transition into VTEC, clear turn signal lenses and upgrades to the electrical wiring to fix issues with the charging system.
Why did Honda use VTEC valve gear in the VFR800?
The VFR800 was the first non-JDM motorcycle to use VTEC valve-gear. Honda used VTEC to meet tightening noise and emissions standards and to increase the peak engine horsepower.
What is the difference between the VFR750 and VFR800?
The engine was tuned for road use in the VFR800, so that torque was improved throughout the rev range while maximum power was only slightly higher than the VFR750.
How does the VFR800 have a DCBS linked braking system?
The VFR800 has a DCBS linked braking system. This is a departure from traditional motorcycle braking system where front and rear braking are independent of each other. In this system, the front brake lever applies pressure to four (or later, five) of the six front brake caliper pistons.