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