| Model | VFR800FI / VFR800FI ABS |
| Engine Type | 781cc liquid-cooled 90° V-4 |
| Bore and Stroke | 72mm x 48mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Valve Train | VTEC DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Carburetion | PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping and electronic advance |
| Transmission | Close-ratio six-speed |
| Final Drive | #530 O-ring-sealed chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload adjustability; 4.3 inches travel Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single HMAS gas-charged shock with seven-position spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.7 inches travel |
| Brakes VFR800FI | Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers Rear: Single 256mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper |
| Brakes VFR800FI ABS | Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with LBS three-piston calipers Rear: Single 256mm disc with LBS three-piston caliper Optional ABS |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR-17 radial Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| Wheelbase | 57.4 inches |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 25.5° |
| Trail | 95mm (3.74 inches) |
| Seat Height | 31.7 inches |
| Dry Weight | 472 (VFR800FI) / 483 pounds (VFR800FI ABS) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.8 gallons, including 0.8-gallon reserve |
| Colors | Asphalt, Red |
| Meets 2008 CARB emissions standards. | |