Yamaha Fazer 8 ABS vs Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Fazer 8 ABSstacks up against the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Fazer 8 ABSHonda VFR 800 FI Interceptor
Model year20132005
Price$10,199
Engine779 cc781 cc
Horsepower105 hp
Torque82 Nm
Weight214 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Double disc. Full-floating. LBS three-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single disc. LBS three-piston calipers
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha Fazer 8 ABS vs Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Fazer 8 ABS and the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Fazer 8 ABS brings 105 hp, while the Honda VFR 800 FI Interceptor counters with its own power figure at 214 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: