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The first of the 1000cc VF range, known as the 1000
Interceptor was launched in March 1984.
 
March 1984
(VF) 1000 Interceptor
The Interceptor had a 998cc 113 BHP 16 valve V-4 engine with double over head chain
driven cams.
The bike featured adjustable Pro-Link rear suspension with
adjustable braced front forks, silver aluminium ComStar wheels (16 inch
front, 17 inch rear), and an
aerodynamic half fairing and lower cowl with
single rectangular headlight. Three discs comprised the breaking
system with dual discs and twin piston calipers at the front and a single
disc with twin piston calipers at the rear.


The Interceptor was available in Shasta White with Candy Aleutian Blue or
Candy Bourgogne Red.. The
"Honda" and "Interceptor" striping across the tank and side panels were
red or blue.

1000 Interceptor
The 1000 Interceptor had the word "Interceptor" in white on red across the
side panels and "VF1000F" stencilled in white on the seat, the "V-FOUR"
graphic is outlined in red on the white cowl, later the "Interceptor" name
is dropped and "VF1000F" appears in white on red across the side panels.


The engine and exhaust were finished in black with silver cylinder head
covers. Extras available for the 1000 Interceptor included an engine guard, rear seat cowl, luggage
rack and body cover.
March 1984 - April 1985
VF1000FE
The "Interceptor" was replaced with the FE model in 1985 and reported
engine power output was increased to 116 horsepower. Features such as
Honda's dive control system (TRAC) and adjustable suspension were still
present with the biggest change being the colour schemes available in
Red/White, Blue/White and Silver/Black the graphics are in red on a white
background, the "Interceptor" graphic is replaced with VF1000F below the
tank and the "Honda" tank graphic stretches across the half fairing.
And the aluminium Comstars are now black.
The VF1000FE was discontinued in April 1985.
The evolution of the VF1000F to the
VF1000F2 began in April 1985 with the
VF1000FF (and subsequent FG) model. The styling of the bike changed with
new side panels and grab rail. The 16 inch front wheel was replaced with
an 18 inch wheel and the bike was available in Silver/Blue or Silver/Red.
The "Honda" tank graphic appears in white and "VF1000F" is moved to the
rear of the side panel in black.

VF1000FF 1985-1987 VF1000F2
The VF1000FF was discontinued in August 1987.

VF1000F & FE

VF1000FF

VF1000F2
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