Honda Interceptor DLX vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Interceptor DLXstacks up against the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda Interceptor DLX | Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2010 |
| Price | $12,799 | $11,999 |
| Engine | 782 cc | 782 cc |
| Horsepower | 104 hp | — |
| Torque | 75 Nm | — |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System |
| Tires | 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Honda Interceptor DLX vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda Interceptor DLX and the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Interceptor DLX brings 104 hp, while the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS counters with its own power figure. On price, the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS 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: