Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 Honda Interceptor DLX relies on a 782 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104.5 HP (76.3 kW) at 10,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75.1 Nm (55.4 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 133.6 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Interceptor DLX measures 249 kg (549 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 787 mm (31 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,458 mm (57.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21.95-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2014 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
133.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–10,250 rpm
Standover Height
787 mm (31 in)
Engine
Displacement782.0 ccm (47.72 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine Details90 degrees V-4
Power104.5 HP (76.3 kW)) @ 10250 RPM
Torque75.1 Nm (7.7 kgf-m or 55.4 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 36mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Driveline#525 O-ring chain
Performance
Emission DetailsMeets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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