Honda VFR 800 User Manual

12
Motorcycle Safety
Riding Precautions
Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your
motorcycle’s future reliability and
performance.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
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acceleration.
Avoid hard braking.
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Ride conservatively.
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Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
Avoid excessively hard braking and sudden
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shifting to a lower gear.
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Sudden braking can reduce the
motorcycle’s stability.
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Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk wheel
slippage.
Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
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The wheels lock more easily on such
surfaces, and braking distances are
longer.
Avoid continuous braking.
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Repeated braking can overheat the
brakes, reducing their effectiveness.
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Honda VFR 800 Specifications

General

Displacement	782cc
Compression Ratio	11.6:1
Transmission	6-speed
Bore x Stroke	72mm x 48mm
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	43 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Dual 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 256 mm disc with 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17
Rear Tire	180/55ZR-17