| The Honda Interceptor 500, designated VF500F'84 (VF500FL'84
in California), was sold in 1984. 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: Liquid-cooled, 90° V4, 16-valve, DOHC
Displacement: 498cc
Bore & Stroke: 60 x 44 mm
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Transmission: Close-ratio 6-speed, constant-mesh
Drive: Chain
Frame: Rectangular-section
Front Brakes: Dual Disc, Dual Piston Caliper
Rear Brakes: Dual Piston Caliper Disc
Front Suspension: Air-assisted Telescopic Fork with TRAC™ Anti-dive
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link™ Single Shock
Front Tire size: 100/90H16
Rear Tire size: 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.
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The VF500F'85 500 Interceptor was sold in 1985 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
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The VF500F'86 500 Interceptor was sold in 1986 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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