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 781cc V-4
with gear-driven
cams, developed
from our World
Champion RC4S'"
racebike.
without sacrificing grace.
was mind-blowing. It was the stuff
that made history.
Today at Honda, we'd like to clear
So if you'cllike a glimpse of
the future, stop by your Honda
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 clay
1998 Honda Interceptor.
as the original Interceptor was in its.
We started by taking the sportbike
that the press has hailed as the best
One last thing. Please remember
to always ride responsibly, and be
all-around streetbike ever-our VFR':'
sure to read our safety message
And we thoroughly re-engineered it.
found elsewhere in this magazine.
Using the most advanced technology
on the planet.
Compact three-journal
a
180-de b ree crankshaft cuts
internal friction losses for
greater horsepower,
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That's not to say, however, that
Aluminum composite
cylinder sleeves impregnated with ceramic and graphite,
along with solid-lubricant-coated
pistons. For better heat dissipation,
and superior wear resistance.
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~HONDA 1998
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