Honda Interceptor 750 (VF750F), (VFR750) Motorcycles

1983 VF750F’83 V45 Interceptor

Engine
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled in-line 90° V-4
Displacement	748cc (45 cid)
Bore And Stroke	70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Valve Train	16-valve DOHC
Fuel Delivery	Four 32mm integrated dual-draft type carburetors
Power	86 horsepower
Cooling	Liquid-cooling system using two slim-line radiators
Exhaust system	Two-into-two
Ignition system	Transistorized pointless with electronic advance
Fuel type	Regular gasoline
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh, close ratio
Clutch	Wet multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Final Drive	Chain
Wheels	Special Honda ComCast^TM alloy
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Air assisted 39mm fork with TRAC^TM anti-dive and damping adjustment
Rear Suspension	Air-assisted PRO-LINK^TM single shock with four-way damping adjustment; box section extrukded aluminum alloy swing arm
FrontBrake	Dual disc, dual position caliper
Rear Brake	Dual piston caliper, single disc
Brake pads	Semi-metallic
Front Tire	120/80H16
Rear Tire	130/80H18
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1495mm (58.8 in.)
Seat height	780mm (30.7 in.)
Fuel capacity	22 liters (5.8 GalUS)
Dry weight	220.5 kg (486 lb)
OTHER
Colors	Pearl Shell White with Candy Aleutian Blue Pearl Shell White with Candy Bourgogne Red

The stripes on the blue bike were blue and the “V45” decal was red; but on the red bike the stripes were red and the “V45” decal was black
The serial number began JH2RC150*DM000001.

It was available in one of two color schemes: Pearl Shell White with Candy Aleutian Blue or Pearl Shell White with Candy Bourgogne Red
The stripes on the blue bike are red while they are black on the red bike
The “750” decal was white with a black outline.

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 90° V4, 16-valve, DOHC
Displacement	748cc
Bore And Stroke	70mm x 48.6mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Clutch	Hydraulic one-way limited-slip clutch
Frame	Rectangular section
Front Suspension	Air-assisted Telescopic Fork with TRAC^TM Anti-dive
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link^TM Single Shock
FrontBrake	Dual Disc, Dual Piston Caliper
Rear Brake	Dual Piston Caliper Disc
Wheelbase	1495 mm (58.8 in.)
Front Tire	120/80-16
Rear Tire	130/80-18
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Dry Weight	221 kg (487.1 lb)
Fuel Capacity	22 liters (4.8 Imp Gal.) (5.7 US Gal.) The serial number began JH2RC150*EM100006.
DIMENSION
Wheelbase	1495mm (58.8 in.)
Seat height	780mm (30.7 in.)
Fuel capacity	22 liters (5.8 GalUS)
Dry weight	220.5 kg (486 lb)
OTHER

It was available in just one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Aleutian Blue
The fairing and body work were three-tone
The front fender was solid red
The “VF750” fairing decal was white on red
The engine had a gear-driven camshaft and a 180° crankshaft
The engine was a 748cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission and a chain drive
The serial number began JH2RC240*GM000001

It was available in one color: Italian Red
The wheels were white and the seat was gray
The headlight was a twin-bulb system
There was a single-sided swingarm
The engine was a 748cc DOHC 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission
The serial number began JH2RC360*LM000009.

It was available in one color: Italian Red
The wheels were gold and the seat was gray
The headlight was a twin-bulb system
There was a single-sided swingarm
The engine was a 748cc DOHC 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission
The serial number began JH2RC360*MM100001.

It was available in one color: Granite Blue Metallic (Black)
The wheels were metallic gray and the seat was gray
The headlight was a twin-bulb system
There was a single-sided swingarm
There was a revised suspension
The “VFR” logo was silver with a purple outline
The engine had an increase in horsepower
The engine was a 748cc DOHC 16 valve liquid-cooled V-4 linked to a 6-speed transmission
The serial number began JH2RC360*NM000009.