VFR 800

1999 Honda VFR 800 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Honda VFR 800 sport touring motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 781 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 75 Nm (55.3 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 125.5 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 reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VFR 800 measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.43 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, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 7.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 296 km (184 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 231 km/h (144 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1999 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.