VFR 800 F1

1998 Honda VFR 800 F1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Honda VFR 800 F1 relies on a 781 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79 Nm (58.3 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 140.8 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the VFR 800 F1 measures 208 kg (459 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.89 kg per horsepower). 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.