Questions about the 25th Anniv 'Ceptor

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    I have a near mint 83 VF750F. Been looking closely at a 25th Anniv Interceptor to compliment my '83...

    My dummy questions...

    1) is this considered a VFR800?
    2) is it a 5th or 6th Gen bike?
    3) what is its top speed?

    Thanks!!
     
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    1. Yes
    2. 6th generation
    3. Varies on conditions of course, but according to radar/GPS (not speedo)....probably around 148-152MPH. This is assuming stock bike/gearing on flat level ground.

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    that was a fast response. Thanks. One more question. I assume then aftermarket VFR parts will fit on this too...?
     
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    Yes. More aftermarket accessories are currently available for the newest gen, the 6th gen. Exhaust, tires, helibars, windscreens, PCIII, grips, etc, etc....however, I should point out that most all of that is available for the 5th gen, and 4th gen. The 6th gen might have the most variety of everything combined since it is still being produced.
     
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    I wonder. How are generations determined? Is it a certain amount of years or a major model change?
     
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    Major model change for the most part. My 5th gen (1998) lasted for 4 model years 98-01 until the big VTEC makeover in 2002. It is just a way for us VFR owners to quickly distinguish the gen model and it is helpful on having separate catagories on mechanical/accessories/upgrades, etc. All that really matters is if you have gear driven cams or not....that makes a true VFR! Just messin' everybody. Trying to get your panties in bunch! :ass:
     
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    To be honest, I find this gear driven cam thing interesting. My current bike (83 VF750F) has cam chains. Why the change? Are gear driven cams more reliable for some reason? Was there a problem with cam chains I am not aware of? I look at a 'cut out' of the VFR engine and it looks pretty cool... Maybe it just makes for a 'tighter' engine... your thoughts?
     
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    good question.

    here are the basics of it;

    gear driven cams are not effected by cam chain stretch/wear and also dont need a tensioner either(another part that wears & needs adjustment) so are better from that point of view.

    gear driven cams are also considered 'mechanically noiser' than their chain driven alternative and have their own unique upper engine sound.

    most modern bikes use cam chains(excluding Ducati's)altho the gear driven cam is a technically interesting option.

    i think Honda possibly went this way to draw attention away from the problems they had with the camshaft failure on some of the gen 1 bikes.

    basically a smoke and mirrors exercise, but it had the desired effect and the gen 2 model went on to great sucess in SBK so the new system worked well.
     
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