The Honda VF750F V45 Interceptor aka RC15 (Honda's internal racing code) is a technologically advanced sports motorcycle produced by Honda from 1983 to 1985. Using a revised engine from the Sabre/Magna with chain drive and a five-speed gearbox the half-faired motorcycle was introduced with an 86-horsepower liquid-cooled double overhead cam (DOHC) V4 four-stroke engine in a steel perimeter frame.[1]

Honda VF750F V45
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledInterceptor
Production1983–1985
SuccessorVFR750F
Classsport bike
Engine750 cc liquid-cooled DOHC V4 four-stroke, carburated
Power66 kW / ~88 hp
BrakesFront: 2x 270mm discs Rear: Single 288mm disc
Weight248 kg (wet)

The bike won the Castrol Six Hour race in 1983. The RC15 also won the AMA Superbike Championship for two years straight, 1984 and 1985 with Fred Merkel , who won also the following year 1986 aboard the RC24, Honda VFR750F, Interceptor's direct successor.

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  1. ^ "Honda VFR History: Part II - Special Feature".