Honda Interceptor DLX vs Honda VFR 800 Interceptor (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Interceptor DLXstacks up against the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Interceptor DLXHonda VFR 800 Interceptor
Model year20182010
Price$12,799$11,999
Engine782 cc782 cc
Horsepower104 hp
Torque75 Nm
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc
Tires120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda Interceptor DLX vs Honda VFR 800 Interceptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Interceptor DLX and the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Interceptor DLX brings 104 hp, while the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: