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Honda VFR 800 Fi - [1998]
This edition of the Honda VFR 800 Fi is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1998 Norton Nemesis A and the 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Honda VFR 800 has a 782cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1998 VFR 800 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VFR 800's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda VFR 800 Fi in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1998 Honda VFR 800 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 782cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 60.4 lb-ft (81.8 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VFR 800 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1995 Kawasaki ZX 600 R Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi.
The 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi has a Power to weight ratio of 482.4 bhp per ton and 264.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 VFR 800 competing with the 1995 Kawasaki ZX 600 R Ninja [507.2 bhp\ton] and the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WP [504.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VFR 800 generating around 264.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT [289.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 109 RT [289.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.8 secs, this makes the Honda VFR 800 Fi similar in acceleration to the 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs) and the 2002 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs). This Honda VFR 800 Fi also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition
When talking about the performance of the 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (11.1 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (11.1 secs).
The 1998 version of the Honda VFR 800 Fi has a maximum speed of 146mph.
Top Speed of the 1998 VFR 800 equals the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi then how about a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (157 mph) and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (157 mph).
