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Honda Interceptor VF500F Motorcycles

1984 Interceptor 500 (VF500F’84)

  • It was designated VF500FL’84 in California
  • Two color schemes were available: Candy Alamoana Red with Black and Shasta White, and Candy Aleutian Blue with Fighting Red and Shasta White
  • The wheels were machined finish with black spokes
  • The seat and front legs were black
  • The front fender was white
  • The 4-into-2 exhaust system was black chrome.

 

Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 90° V4, 16-valve, DOHC
Bore and Stroke 60 x 44 mm
Transmission Close-ratio 6-speed, constant-mesh
Displacement  498cc
Compression Ratio 11:1
Frame Rectangular-section
Front Brakes Dual Disc, Dual Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes Dual Piston Caliper Disc
Front Suspension Air-assisted Telescopic Fork with TRACTM Anti-dive
Rear Suspension Pro-LinkTM Single Shock
Front Tire 100/90H16
Rear Tire 110/90H18
Wheelbase 1422 mm (56 in.)
Seat Height 800 mm (31.5 in)
Dry Weight 184 kg (405.5 lb)
Fuel Capacity 16.5 liters (3.6 Imp. Gal.) (4.4 US Gal.)

The California serial number began JH2PC1217EM000005 while the rest of the United States models began JH2PC1206EM000018.

1985 VF500F’85 500 Interceptor

  • It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Alamoana Red with Candy Blue and Shasta White or Candy aleutian Blue with Candy Red and Shasta White
  • The “500” graphic on the side of the seat was white
  • The wheels were machined finish with black spokes
  • The seat and front legs were black
  • The front fender was white
  • The 4-into-2 exhaust system was black chrome
  • The engine was a 498cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled V-4 linked to a 6 speed transmission
  • The serial number began JH2PC120*FM100001

1986 VF500F’86 500 Interceptor

  • It came in only one color scheme: Fighting Red with Shasta White and Candy Blue
  • The seat, front fender, and fork legs were red
  • The wheels were solid black
  • The 4-into-2 exhaust system was black chrome
  • The engine was a 498cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled V-4 linked to a 6 speed transmission.

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