1986 Honda VF1000R Interceptor for Sale
Miles: 28,762
Clean Title
Listing Price: $14,500 Or Best Offer
Listing Ends: May 24th, 2024
Built between 1985 and 1986, Honda’s VF1000R laid down the template that would later be used to build some of the company’s most iconic sportbikes and was based around their V4 with four valves per cylinder and gear-driven overhead cams, in this case displacing 998cc and producing 125hp. It was packed to the gills with Honda’s most innovative thinking in an effort to homologate these components for racing use. The bike had spring-loaded flaps to vent engine heat, Torque-Reactive Anti-Dive Control forks meant to reduce brake dive, quick-release axles for faster wheel/tire changes, adjustable clip-on bars, and modular Comstar wheels that were fitted with radial tires. It even had a ventilated rear brake disc! Unfortunately, the whole thing ended up a bit over-engineered, which led to the bike being on the heavy side, compared to other road-going rivals: around 600lbs with a full tank of fuel.
This 1986 Honda Interceptor is a classic sport bike with a powerful 1000cc engine. The exterior color is a stunning red and it has a clean vehicle title. With only 28,762 miles on it, this Interceptor has been well-maintained and is ready for its next owner. The year and model are specified as 1985 Interceptor VF1000R. The warranty is unspecified but the bike is in excellent condition. This motorcycle is a must-have for any collector or enthusiast.
Considering how relatively rare these are, a surprising number show up for sale in excellent condition. The VF1000R may have been too heavy to have been much good at racing, but the relatively relaxed ergonomics and characterful engine make for an excellent roadbike. The bike obviously don’t get the accolades of the RC30 or RC45, but are legitimate examples of Honda’s racing heritage and can be had for a fraction of the cost, while being far more usable.
-tad
I may be wrong but these aren’t radial tires. Not unless i misread the oem size. Those sidewalls are from pre-radial era when frames still weren’t up to the loads radials were made for.
also this bike looks like an 86 from the headlamp and color of the triple. Which makes it an improved model vs the 1985 rendition.
Exciting times when the Japanese manufacturers went to war. VFR Interceptors, GPz Ninjas, GSXR’s, FZR’s! We were spoiled. Money was the only limiting factor . . .
This bike is for sure a 1986 model.
FYI it’s listed correctly as a 1986 in the eBay ad.
Looks like it got posted with the correct year this time. An 86 is always more desireable I say. https://www.ebay.com/itm/226111663426?itmmeta=01HWXT38TGRKN9XH231JC63KZG&hash=item34a54e2d42:g:BZ8AAOSwjqlmKXPw&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwBn3k1vUd2rwO6gxTTzNQu%2FkLNAXYUL7Sxc8SkyEHRfkgOmDw8jnJuoxbJxid6NhPToWX4dWcGmEL8S%2BDoCVXtuGnaN3YlN31YwnRLpg0kfOs%2FHGack8Af%2B8nir7i64GYArezHds8OAxuLw%2BaT5iYdI33h4wtsZjRNOPIFrfgDPgVFeFUmrNwRYlGbYvyyperquhYUhNLb346ct3YffzFzbW–YWzwPslFNMp6IGRLZ%2Bo3P8jAbZEWBNPQxmLmUDCQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6SNjbrnYw
From https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/about/bias-vs-radial-motorcycle-tires/: “The first stock motorcycle to wear radials was the 1984 Honda VF1000R. The road-legal production racer was heavy at 524-lb and fast at 150-mph. Unfortunately, bias tires couldn’t cope.”
But honestly, I’m no expert on the history of radial tires or on Hondas in general, and I’ve found some conflicting information on the interwebs.
To clarify for everyone that commented about the year: I’m pretty sure the bike was listed as a 1985 originally, but may have been updated after I posted. Or maybe I just got it wrong. Either way: good catch!
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