Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8-Nstacks up against the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ8-N | Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | — | $11,999 |
| Engine | 779 cc | 782 cc |
| Weight | 211 kg | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers | Double disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ8-N and the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8-N brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS counters with its own power figure.
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: