Yamaha FZ8N ABS vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8N ABSstacks up against the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ8N ABSHonda VFR800 Interceptor ABS
Model year20132010
Price$11,999
Engine779 cc782 cc
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs w/4-piston calipersDouble disc. Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Single 256 mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper, ABS Braking System
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ8N ABS vs Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ8N ABS and the Honda VFR800 Interceptor ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8N ABS brings its published horsepower, 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: