There's a huge selection of "pre-owned" motorbikes out there, and $4-5000 will get you any number of quality machines at one-third their original selling prices. But for us in the know, the Honda VFR will always stand a few bars above the masses in value, performance and panache. Like any commodity, however, the cream of the crop will still demand the highest resale value and here's two examples from our corner of the bike world.
Click on image for the eBay link. What: 1999 VFR800 FI
Where: Fulton, New York
Why: Impeccably dressed, nicely farkled
Price: $4600 BIN or Make Offer
The fifth-gen Interceptors have a well-deserved rep for being the quintessential VFR in the eyes of their faithful, and justifiably so. This example comes to us from beautiful western New York state, shows ~20K miles and has been serviced from the foot peg rubbers to the fuel injectors. Visual and comfort upgrades include a Sargent seat and GIVI windscreen, while the full Delkevic exhaust system and tasteful color change to the wheels complete the look and sound.
The asking price was recently dropped from $5000 and still sits about $1000 above the average well-kept fifth-gen. But, to duplicate this example will cost you more than that premium, and this is obviously a loved and cared for Interceptor. Add in shipping and registration and you're going to have a $5000 investment here, but this one will serve its new owner for many years, with a pride of ownership and fun factor that just might be worth the extra bucks.
Where: Fulton, New York
Why: Impeccably dressed, nicely farkled
Price: $4600 BIN or Make Offer
The fifth-gen Interceptors have a well-deserved rep for being the quintessential VFR in the eyes of their faithful, and justifiably so. This example comes to us from beautiful western New York state, shows ~20K miles and has been serviced from the foot peg rubbers to the fuel injectors. Visual and comfort upgrades include a Sargent seat and GIVI windscreen, while the full Delkevic exhaust system and tasteful color change to the wheels complete the look and sound.
The asking price was recently dropped from $5000 and still sits about $1000 above the average well-kept fifth-gen. But, to duplicate this example will cost you more than that premium, and this is obviously a loved and cared for Interceptor. Add in shipping and registration and you're going to have a $5000 investment here, but this one will serve its new owner for many years, with a pride of ownership and fun factor that just might be worth the extra bucks.
Click on image for the eBay link. What: 2007 VFR800 Anniversary Edition
Where: Miami, Florida
Why: Original, low miles
Price: $5950 BIN or Make Offer
The sixth-gen VTEC VFRs were available in the U.S. from 2002 through 2009 with only minimal changes during its run. In 2007 Honda offered this red/white/blue version alongside the standard Candy Glory red, as a tribute to 25 years of the Interceptor model. Not particularly popular at the time, it has since come into its own with nice examples fetching some of the highest prices of this generation.
This one stands out for its low miles, only 6033, it's "impeccable condition" (per the seller), and the fact that it's represented as all original with no modifications. The asking price is well above the average Anniversary, and unfortunately does not include the ABS and luggage options, so our seller may have to make a further price adjustment in order to find his buyer. This model is pushing 14 years old now, and finding one that hasn't been touched or damaged will only get more difficult. So, if a showroom example is what you're searching for in a VFR800, this might be your baby...but some negotiating is in order.
Where: Miami, Florida
Why: Original, low miles
Price: $5950 BIN or Make Offer
The sixth-gen VTEC VFRs were available in the U.S. from 2002 through 2009 with only minimal changes during its run. In 2007 Honda offered this red/white/blue version alongside the standard Candy Glory red, as a tribute to 25 years of the Interceptor model. Not particularly popular at the time, it has since come into its own with nice examples fetching some of the highest prices of this generation.
This one stands out for its low miles, only 6033, it's "impeccable condition" (per the seller), and the fact that it's represented as all original with no modifications. The asking price is well above the average Anniversary, and unfortunately does not include the ABS and luggage options, so our seller may have to make a further price adjustment in order to find his buyer. This model is pushing 14 years old now, and finding one that hasn't been touched or damaged will only get more difficult. So, if a showroom example is what you're searching for in a VFR800, this might be your baby...but some negotiating is in order.
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