VFR enthusiasts rejoice, the new 2014 VFR800F has all this and a lot of.
The legendary and trademark V4 engine has been retuned for even a lot of, low-end and midrange power, whereas the VTEC transition has been softened to supply robust linear power throughout the rev vary. The twin-spar atomic number 13 chassis options AN all-new Pro-Arm single-sided swingarm similarly as AN all-new forty three millimetre front fork redesigned to accommodate radial-mount, four-piston brake calipers. Styling has came to a a lot of ancient VFR silhouette with one, low-mounted muffler, replacement the dual under-seat exhausts. significantly slimmer through the center, the VFR is additionally a full ten kilo lighter than its forerunner, creating it considerably easier to manoeuvre.
Retaining VTEC, Pro-Arm single-sided swing arm and ABS brakes, the new VFR adds traction management, semiconductor diode headlights, subtle self-cancelling flip signals ANd an nonobligatory shift assist system to its technological credentials. Final touches embody AN adjustable seat and normal heated grips. And this point it’s on the market in red and in white!
VFR800F- the legend revived
We grasp that the legion of attack aircraft VFR800F fans know specifically what they like concerning their bike and additionally what they’d like a lot of – and fewer – of in an exceedingly new model. they need a high-quality motorbike with robust low and mid-range torsion, lightweight and slim however even as capable and pliable, with a come to the redolent look and feel of VFRs of the past.
Model updates: The legendary attack aircraft VFR800F is totally updated with sharp, up to date appearance, a different telescopic fork, Pro-arm swingarm, wheels and bodywork. and adjustable seat height, standard-fit Traction system, ABS, heated grips and Honda's distinctive new self-cancelling indicators. 10kg lighter than the previous model, with the engine re-tuned for larger low and mid-range torsion.
The V4 engine configuration may be a special one for Honda, going back nearly forty years. A complex, nevertheless compact unit, it's a singular power delivery and a soul all its own. Honda's current RC213V MotoGP machine uses a V4, as will the flagship sport-touring VFR1200F. it is a powerplant woven tightly into Honda's engineering polymer.
And obscurity has the V4 engine been a lot of reception than within the legendary attack aircraft VFR800F series - a very comprehensive motorbike that is continually done sport similarly because it tours, and every one areas in between, with or while not a seat. it's galvanized vast loyalty among house owners over the last twenty years and it's calculable there square measure still seventy five,000 VFRs in regular use across Europe.
The legion of attack aircraft VFR800F fans grasp specifically what they like concerning their bike and additionally what they'd like a lot of - and fewer - of in an exceedingly new model. With such a crucial model Honda has listened intently to customers' views; in essence they need a high-quality motorbike with robust low and mid-range torsion, lightweight and slim however even as capable and pliable, with a come to the redolent look and feel of VFRs of the past.
US MSRP Price: $12,499 USD
ENGINE
Engine Type
782cc liquid-cooled 90° V-4
Bore And Stroke
72mm x 48mm
Induction
PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 36mm throttle bodies
Ignition
Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Valve Train
VTEC DOHC; four valves per cylinder
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission
Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive
#525 O-ring chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension
43mm with spring-preload adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
Rear Suspension
Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel
Front Brake
Dual full-floating 310 mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear Brake
Single 256 mm disc
Front Tire
120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire
180/55ZR-17 radial
DIMENSIONS
Rake
25.5°
Trail
95mm (3.74 inches)
Wheelbase
57.4 inches
Seat Height
31.0 inches to 31.8 inches
Curb Weight
529 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity
5.2 gallons
OTHER
Emissions
Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Available Colors
Red, Pearl White
Model Id
VFR800
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year
Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan
