Not long before the flights of 600cc sportbikes started pounding these shores, Honda started a handling-centric mini-frenzy with the mid-80’s Interceptors. They were light(er) in weight and had 4-valve V-4’s, with small frame-mounted fairings and little belly scoops. Serial number 18 and possibly the first delivered to the U.S., this VF-500 has been cared for and thoughtfully photographed.…
Update 10.13.2014: We last saw this bike for sale in 2012 but it’s back on eBay with an opening bid of $1,900, from the original seller I believe as well. Thanks for the heads up Marty, -dc I bet at first glance you thought that was an old NS/NSR of some sort. For the most…
If you are looking to add something period-specific to your collection without paying crazy money and breaking the bank, this just might be for you. Known in the day for raising the bar in the middleweight class (remember when a middleweight was only a 500?), the smaller Interceptor features a jewel of a V-4 motor…
High School Memories: 1986 Honda VF500F Interceptor Ah, the memories. I can still picture it clearly. I’m walking out of my last class of the day and a rather good looking girl is waiting for someone to come pick her up. Her knight in shining armor roars around the corner on his gleaming, red,…
Update: Bike sold for $3,051.00 An unbelievable, 1985 VF500 Interceptor with only 62 miles since new! Located in Brooklyn, NY and listed on ebayfor sale with a current bid of $2,500.00 and no reserve. If your a Honda fan, a collector or just have a thing for 24 year old bikes with 62 miles, don’t…
