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If ever there was proof thatracing improves the breed, it wasthe 1983 success-bike of the year.

The 750 Interceptor.With an unprecedented combi-

nation of power and handling, theInterceptor excited thousands of

This year weVe got even betternews.

More Interceptors.There's a potent new 1000. A

dazzling 500. And an even better750. They're just three more reasonswhy Honda engineering is in front

to stay.Just look at how

they're built.Drawing from a back-

ground of racing experi-ence that spans oceansand continents, we de-

Canadian owners, and won a lot of veloped external, rectangularproduction class races, too. section double-cradle frames with

enormous resistance to flex.But the frame is just part of an

incredibly sophisticated handlingpackage that includes large-

diameter air-assisted forks incor-porating cast aluminum

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External, rectangularsection double-cradle framesgive incredible stiffnessand stability.

braces. Pro-Link™ single rearshocks with adjustable damping.Extruded aluminum alloy box-section swing arms.

And instead of an 18 or 19-inchwheel up front, you'll find16-inchers, for quick, responsivesteering.

They're fast, too. Honda's liquid-cooled V-4 engines are famousnot only for high peak power out-puts, but for strong, linear mid-range performance.

The cylinders are angled at 90°for silky smoothness with noheavy counterbalancers.And they breathe deeply throughfour dual-draft carburetorswhich are equipped witha patented synchronizationdevice to stay in tune along time.

With an includedvalve angle ofa narrow 38°

the combus- .tion chambers

have a shape that'sclose to perfect.

And thanks to Honda'singenious split, zero-backlash clutch gear,

you get the full powerdelivery of astraight-cut gearwith the smooth

quietness of ahelical gear.

For low maintenanceyou'll find solid state ignition, auto-

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simple, screw-typevalve adjusters.

Since thebest sportsbikes going

deservethe best

brakes stopping, everyInterceptor hastwin front discswith dual-pistoncalipers. PlusTRAC™ anti-divethat features mech-anical (rather thanhydraulic) actionfor a lever feel that'sfirm and predictable.

Engineering likethis deserves a pretty goodshowcase. And as you can see, theInterceptors are just plain gorgeous.

Just run your eyes alongthe frame-mounted fairing.Each has been extensivelytested in a wind tunnel not

only to shield the rider, but tosmooth the air

flow around thebike. Combinedwith the under-engine cowling, the

result is superb

Wind tunnel-testedjrame-mountedfairingsmake the Interceptors

among the mostaerodynamic

motor-cycles inproduc-tion.

aerodynamics and a comfortable,more relaxed riding experience.

By now you're getting the mes-sage. With engineering like this, theInterceptors are pushing back thefrontiers of motorcycle design.

But as excellent as these threemotorcycles are, there remains asignificant problem.

Which one to pick for your own.

All Interceptors incorporate lessonsfrom racers like the InterceptorSuperbike that swept the first threeplaces at Daytona '83.

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Our exciting 750 Interceptorreally started something.

Namely, it started a whole bunchof people wondering if we could topour act with something even moreincredible.

You're looking at the answer.

.;.' Our hot new 1000 Interceptor. ..'•' It's got the things you admired:;.-.: most about our 750, like an inte- •/';^ grated semi-race fairing, forged ,: :;*' handlebars, electronic instrumen-;

tation, and a seating position thatputs you in total command.

Plus a little something for thoseof you who need that extra surge ofadrenalin—a 998 cc V-4 masterpieceproducing 113 horsepower.

With twin lightweight radiatorsand a high-capacitywater pump, it turnsin consistently hotperformance with-out blowing its cool.And thanks to fourvalves per cylinder

and dual-draft carburetors, it packsa kick even at low revs.

If you get carried away, an elec-tronic rev limiter keeps the tachneedle from straying too far into .the red zone.

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When the winding biwaysbeckon—which you'll probably findwill be often—you'll be glad to knowyou're on an external rectangularsection frame that's almost exactlyas stiff as Freddie Spencer's WorldChampionship GP racer.

Which is very stiff indeed.And which in combination with

the 16-inch front and 17-inch rearwheels, air-assisted Pro-Link™ rearsuspension and TRAC™ anti-dive,gives you incredibly precise,stable handling.

Wrap it all up, and youVegot a motorcycle

Businesslike instrument panelfeatures electronic tach, speedometer,coolant temperature gauge and fuel

gauge.

that will very likely fulfillyour wildest fantasies

of motorcycle perfor-mance, all in a

package comfort- ,able enough to .-'keep you ;'smiling all day.

The 1000Interceptor. It'sa tough act tofollow. •••,,/>''' '.

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There's a big differencebetween riding a motorcycle andletting it ride you.

And if you haven't discoveredit yet, you've probably never beenon a 750 Interceptor.

It starts with the tucked-in

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riding position that puts you incharge. And continues with an 86hp liquid-cooled V-4 surge thatkeeps you in front.

It's so beautifully smooth you'll

be cruising the freeways with bare-ly a buzz.

But where the Interceptorreally does business is on the twistybackroads of this land. Just look atwhat weVe done to make it handle.

With an incredibly stiff externalrectangular sectionframe, a box-sectionalloy swing arm, abraced 39 mm airfork with adjustabledamping, TRAC™anti-dive and a Pro-

Link™ air shock with adjustablerebound damping, no road seemstoo challenging. Especially withthis year's needle-bearing-mountedshock linkages and lighterComCast™ wheels.

And since all good thingsmust come to a stop now and then,the Interceptor's three lightweightdisc brakes come complete withdual-piston calipers and sinteredmetal pads.

When it comes to maintenanceyou're on Easy Street, thanks to CDignition, an automatic cam chaintensioner, a hydraulic clutch, andsimple, screw-type valve adjusters.

With all this advanced tech-nology, the bottom lineshould be pretty obvious.

You get a motorcyclethat turns miles into

Foot-peg carrier is lightweightaluminum alloy, triangulated forstrength.

memories, and mountain roadsinto a dream come true; a

motorcycle good enouglto earn Motorcyclistmagazine's Bike

of the Year awardfor 1983.

The 750Interceptor.

Get one. Anddiscover the

differencefor yourself.

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For those of you who Ve dreamedof alight, nimble Interceptor with a

. lower price tag, we've got someexciting news.

The new 500 Interceptor.It gives you all the great Inter-

ceptor features, like an external

INTERCEPTORrectangular section double-cradleframe that doesn't know the mean-ing of the word "flex." There's a

braced air fork. TRAC™ anti-dive.And an adjustable-damping

Pro-Link™ shock.The quick-handling 16-inch front

wheel and dry weight of only 184kg(405.5 Ibs) make flicking throughthe twisties easier done than said.

———— But it wouldn'tbe a real sports bikewithout some realpower. So we madesure our 500 won'tdisappoint you.

Its liquid-cooledV-4 delivers a stunning 68 horse-power, thanks to dual-draftcarburetors, 16 valves and an 11:1

. compression ratio.

With a cylinder angle of 90°all-day rides are a smooth andpleasurable experience. And asporty semi-race fairing means youcan punch a hole through the windwithout taking a beating yourself.

A smooth-shifting six-speedtransmission puts you in the rightgear in town or on the expressway.

And for easy maintenancethere's an automatic cam chaintensioner, simple screw-type valveadjusters and a hydraulic clutch.

What it all adds up to is a sleekand speedy sports bike thatthe bite on traffic and positively

Lower cowling smooths airflow andadds to the 500's already attractivelines.

devours a mountain road.If that sounds like yourkind of machine, we

suggest you talk toyour Honda dealer

very soon.He'll tell you the

best news of all.The price.

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1. Matching tank bag and sportsaddlebags mount quickly, makinga tourer out of a sports bike. Lug-gage rack is ideal for weekend trips.Engine guards offer protection andstyle.

3. Lockable solo seat cowl for allInterceptors adds an extra touch ofracetrack flavour as well as extracarrying capacity. Comes with insideliner bag.

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ENGINE GUARD

LUGGAGE RACK

NYLON SPORT SADDLEBAGS

NYLON SPORT TANK BAG

NYLON SOFT SADDLEBAGS

SOLO SEAT COWLING

MOTORCYCLE COVER

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4. Heavy-duty motorcycle coveroffers protection from the elementsand helps keep your bike lookinglike new.

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2. Soft saddlebags (shown on 1000Interceptor) come with a simpleattachment system and provideextra carrying capacity when youneed it.

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SPECIFICATIONSVF1000FENGINE TYPE UQiTm-rom.F

KDISPLACEMENTRORE* STROKECOMPRESSION RATIOTRANSMISSIONBRAKES FRONT, HIIAI, DISC,

D, IN-LINE V-4,i VALVE, DOHC

flsscr77 X 53.6 MM

ms-iFIVE-SPEED

DUALPISTON

VF750FENGINE TYPE LIi

DISPLACEMENTBORE & STROKECOMPRESSION RATIOTRANSMISSIONBRAKES FRONT.

QUID COOLED, IN LINE V-4,16 VALVE, DOHC

74«m70 \ MM

ins - rFIVE-SPEED

DUAL DISC, DUAL-PISTON

VF500FENGINE TYPE

DISPLACEMENTBORE & STROKECOMPRESSION tilTRANSMISSIONBRAKES

LIQUID-COOLED, IN-LINE V-4,16-VALVE, DOHC

498 COfin X 44 MM

iTIO 1MSIX-SPEED, CONSTANT-MESH

. FRONT. DUAL DISC, DUAL PISTONCALIPER; REAR, DUAL-PISTON CALIPER DISC

SUSPENSION FRONT, AIR-ASSISTED TELESCOPICFORK WITH TRAC™ ANTI DIVE;

REAR, PRO-LINK™ SINGLE SHOCKTIRE SIZE FRONT, 120/80V16; REAR, 140/80V17WHEELBASE 1505 MM (59.2 IN.)SEAT HEIGHT • 800 MM(31.5 IN.)

CALIPER; REAR, DUAL PISTON CALIPER DISCSUSPENSION FRONT, AIR-ASSISTED TELESCOPIC

FORK WITH TRAC™ ANTI-DIVE;REAR, PRO LINK™ SINGLE SHOCK

TIRE SIZE FRONT, 120/80-16; REAR, 130/80-18WHEELBASE 1495 MM (58.8 IN.)SEAT HEIGHT ' 820 MM (32.3 IN.)DRY WEIGHT 221 KG (487.1 LBS)

22 LITRES (4.8 IMP. GAL.)CANDY BOURGOGNE RED;

CALIPER; REAR, DUAL-PISTON CALIPER DISCSUSPENSION FRONT, AIR-ASSISTED TELESCOPIC

FORK WITH TRAC™ ANTI-DIVE;REAR, PRO-LINK™ SINGLE SHOCK

TIRE SIZE FRONT, 100/90H16; REAR, 110/90H18WHEELBASE 1422 MM (56 IN.)SEAT HEIGHT 800 MM (31.5 IN.)DRY WEIGHT 184 KG (405.5 LBS)FUEL CAPACITY 16.5 LITRES (3.6 IMP. GAL.)COLOURS CANDY ALEUTIAN BLUE WITH WHITE;

234 KG (515.7 LBS)FUEL CAPACITYCOLOUR

FUEL CAPACITYCOLOURS

23 LITRES (5.1 IMP. GAL.)SHASTA WHITE WITH BLUE

- CANDY ALEUTIAN BLUEi

CANDY ALAMONA RED WITH WHITE

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