Launched in 1984 in response to America’s desire for a bigger Interceptor, the Honda VF1000F was the flagship of the V4 line…until Honda brought us the VF1000R just a year later.
The VF-F featured a DOHC 998cc engine that produced 113 horsepower, adjustable Pro-Link suspension, and triple discs. It entered a tough marketplace at the $4,995 price point, but it was a compelling package for a wide variety of riders. As Motorcyclist put it, “it’s currently the only machine that gives a sport rider good sporting handling and the overall engine performance that you’d expect from the newest generation of superbikes.” Want to learn more? Honda VF1000.com is dedicated specifically to this model, with plenty of information.
This example has been restomodded to a degree with a carb rebuild, fuel system flush, full repaint, frame/engine refinish, custom exhaust done as a “Yoshimura tribute”, and…a Honda CBR600RR wheel swap which allows you to run much nicer rubber in 17″. The seller provides a list of everything that he did here:
FRESH OIL AND FILTER
NEW PLUGS AND WIRES
VALVES ADJUSTED
ULTRASONIC CARB CLEAN AND SYNC
FLUSHED/TREATED TANK
NEW FUEL PETCOCK
CARB REJET
NEW AIR FILTER
NEW FUEL FILTER
NEW CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
NEW CLUTCH PLATES/SPRINGS
FLUSHED BRAKE FLUID
FLUSHED CLUTCH FLUID
UPGRADED RECTIFIER
NEW COILS/PLUGS/WIRES
FLUSHED RADIATOR
RACETECH FORK SPRINGS – NEW FLUID
RE BUILT RR SHOCK
CBR600 WHEELS – POWDERCOATED CBR600 DRILLED DISCS
NEW TIRES
LED INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS
NEW GRIPS
NEW MIRRORS
NEW CLUTCH AND BRAKE LEVERS
NARROWED TURN SIGNALS
TIRES 60-70% TREAD
DOCKED RR FENDER AND CUSTOM PLATE MOUNT
It’s not cheap and it’s not stock, but I think there’s a few people that will be interested in this blend of classic looks with slightly more modern performance. Find this Interceptor for sale in Denton, Texas with a BIN of $12,995 here on eBay.