Yamaha FZ8 ABS vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8 ABSstacks up against the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ8 ABS | Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Price | — | $11,999 |
| Engine | 779 cc | 782 cc |
| Horsepower | 105 hp | — |
| Torque | 82 Nm | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking | Double disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Yamaha FZ8 ABS vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ8 ABS and the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8 ABS brings 105 hp, while the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS counters with its own power figure.
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: