Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Honda Interceptor relies on a 781 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches) with a 11.6:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Interceptor measures 244.9 kg (540 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 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 8 indexed model years from 2009 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement781.0 ccm (47.66 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, two-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, two-stroke
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, 36mm throttle bodies, and 12-hole injectors
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)
Chassis
Rake25.3°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload adjustability
Front Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring-preload and rebound damping adjustability
Rear Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1458 mm (57.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.244.9 kg (540.0 pounds)
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
