Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8-Nstacks up against the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ8-N | Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2005 |
| Price | — | $10,199 |
| Engine | 779 cc | 781 cc |
| Weight | 211 kg | 214 kg |
| 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. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers | Double disc. Full-floating. LBS three-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. LBS three-piston calipers |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ8-N and the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8-N brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor counters with its own power figure at 214 kg.
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: