HISTORY HAS JUST I NTERCEPTED ITSELF.
The 1983 Honda Interceptor'" was
we're showcasing technology for its
more than a motorcycle. It was a
own sake. Rather, we're simply deter-
statement. One that said we were
mined that this Interceptor will do
willing to reinvent the wheel. Think
what no sportbike has done before.
the unthinkable. Take it to the limit,
Crank out cutting-edge performance
then keep on going. It was daring. It
All-new fuel
injected 78lcc v-4
with gear-driven
cams, developed
from our World
Champion RC45"
racebike.
without sacrificing grace.
was mind-blowing. It was the stuff
So if you'd like a glimpse of
the future, stop by your Honda
that made history.
Today at Honda, we'd like to clear
Dealer and witness the 1998
our collective throats. And make that
Interceptor. A machine that is as
statement all over again. With the new
stunningly forward-thinking in our day
1998 Honda Interceptor.
as the original Interceptor was in its.
We started by taking the sponbike
that the press has hailed as the best
all-around streetbike ever-our
VFR~
And we thoroughly re-engineered it.
Using the most advanced technology
on the planet.
One last thing. Please remember
to always ride responsibly, and be
sure to read our safety message
found elsewhere in this magazine.
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That's not to say, however, that
Aluminum composite
cylinder sleeves impregnated with ceramic and graphite,
along with solid-Iubllcant-coated
pistons. For better heat dissipation.
and superior wear resistance.
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Spt..cificJ.lion~ and availability 5ubjea to change withollt nOlice. When YOll buy a new Interceptor before December 31. 1998, you'll become a member of the Hond~1
Ridds Club of America. That cmitlts yOli (0 reimburst:ment for MSF rider tr.lining. See your Honda IX-J.lcr for complete delalb. For a free brochure. see your Honda
Dealer or write: American Honda. PO. Box 3976. Garden:l. CA 9024i. lnterceptor,· VFR.'" RC45.™ Pro Arm," linked Braking System.TNSOth anniversary IOt-1O™ and
Celcbntling lile Dream')! are trademarks of Honda MOIor Co" ltd. Cl 1998 AmeriC"Jn Honda Motor Co.. Inc. (2/98)
Compact three-journal
ISO-degree crankshaft cuts
internal friction losses for
greater horsepower.
New pivotless frame technology,
combined with the VFR' exclusive
single-sided Pro-Ann swingarm, for
finely tuned chassis rigidity.