Positioned in Honda's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Honda VFR 800 utilizes a 782 cc (47.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 107 HP (78.1 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) at 8,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,750 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 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.01 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 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Specific Output
136.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2.01 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,750–10,500 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement782.0 ccm (47.72 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power107.0 HP (78.1 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 8750 RPM
Compression11.6:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 48.0 mm (2.8 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM - Fi Electronic Fuel-Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline´O´-Ring sealed chain
Chassis
Front Suspension43mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless pre-load adjustment, 109mm axle travel
Rear SuspensionPro-link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 7-step preload and stepless rebound adjustment, 120mm axle travel
Wheelbase1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 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)
WheelsSpoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4977 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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