Honda VFR 800 Interceptor vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VFR 800 Interceptorstacks up against the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VFR 800 InterceptorHonda VFR800 Interceptor ABS
Model year20102010
Price$11,999$11,999
Engine782 cc782 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda VFR 800 Interceptor vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor and the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VFR 800 Interceptor brings its published horsepower, 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: