When did Honda stop making the Interceptor?
In Europe the “Interceptor” was launched as the FE model, in 1984 and reported engine power output was increased to 116 horsepower (87 kW). Features such as Honda’s dive control system (TRAC) and adjustable suspension were still present. The VF1000F was discontinued in April 1985.
When did the Honda Interceptor 750 come out?
The Honda Interceptor VF 750F was named “Cycle World” magazine’s motorcycle of the year when it was first introduced in 1983. The Interceptor featured the first liquid-cooled engine of any sportbike and produced 86 horsepower to easily outrun the competition.
Where was the original 1983 Honda Interceptor bought?
Carl, Owatonna, MN 1983 Honda Interceptor , Bought new in 1983, original owner, stored for many years. Known by some as the “original sportbike,” the VF750F Interceptor was state of the art, and ahead of it’s time when it first came out, and is still a pleasure – and thrill – to ride.
Why did the Honda V45 Interceptor engine fail?
Truly a sport bike for the history books, but trouble would soon haunt this racy newcomer. Camshafts in Honda’s V-4 engines began failing due to either (depending on what you read) substandard camshafts or a bad cam bearing design conceived to speed up and lower the cost of the engine’s production.
What kind of engine does a Honda Interceptor have?
The fuel tank was designed to be narrow, allowing the rider to tuck in behind the bike’s fairings. The Interceptor’s engine was a 748cc, 90-degree, DOHC V-4 with four-valve heads and 10.5:1 compression.
The Honda Interceptor VF 750F was named “Cycle World” magazine’s motorcycle of the year when it was first introduced in 1983. The Interceptor featured the first liquid-cooled engine of any sportbike and produced 86 horsepower to easily outrun the competition.
Carl, Owatonna, MN 1983 Honda Interceptor , Bought new in 1983, original owner, stored for many years. Known by some as the “original sportbike,” the VF750F Interceptor was state of the art, and ahead of it’s time when it first came out, and is still a pleasure – and thrill – to ride.
When did the Honda V45 interceptor come out?
Honda’s V45 Interceptors are soooo tempting when you spot them for sale these days, often at prices that wouldn’t cover the sales tax on a new sport bike. If your eyes lingered over the pages of motorcycle magazines in the early 1980s, you remember the advertisements and the glowing reviews of this built-for-racing 750 V-4.
How much does a 1983 Honda VF750F cost?
**Figure based on a stock 1983 Honda VF750F V45 Interceptor valued at $3,100 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.