Honda VFR 800 Fairings
About the Honda VFR800
The Honda VFR800 is an 800cc V4 sport-tourer built from the late 1990s through 2013, one of Honda’s most respected all-rounders. Its gear-driven cam V4 delivers a smooth, distinctive power delivery and a sound enthusiasts prize, while the twin-spar aluminium frame and linked brakes made it a benchmark for comfortable distance riding. The VFR earned a loyal following among riders who wanted one bike for commuting and touring, and its reputation for longevity means many examples are still on the road with high mileage. Owners often replace the fairings after a drop or to restore a well-used bike that has earned its keep.
What makes the VFR800 special is that it does everything competently: it is fast enough for overtakes, calm enough for long trips, and refined in a way few sport-tourers match. The V4 character is the reason owners stay loyal, and the distinctive face of the 6th-generation model is iconic in its own right. When the original panels are scuffed, a fresh fairing set returns the bike to the clean, purposeful look that made the VFR a benchmark, and it protects resale value on a bike people keep for years.
VFR800 Generations & Year Ranges
The VFR800 spans two broad bodies: the 5th-generation (1998-2001, round headlights) and the 6th-generation (2002-2013, distinctive twin headlight “face”). The side panels and upper fairing differ between these bodies, so fitment depends on your exact year, and the 6th-gen nose in particular does not swap onto a 5th-gen bike. Confirm the headlight style and VIN, then open the matching category for kits cut to that body.
A quick way to tell the generations apart is the front: a single round headlight means 5th gen, the twin-light face means 6th gen. Because the panels are large on a sport-tourer, getting the year right matters more than on a small bike, since a wrong upper fairing will not meet the headlight or the inner panels. A photo check against the product images removes the doubt before you order.
Popular VFR800 Styles & Liveries
The VFR800 is most common in Honda Candy Red and in silver or black with red accents, the conservative but timeless superbike-adjacent look. The 6th-generation face models are often seen in red and graphite, which suits the bike’s touring role. Many owners keep the factory red or go for a stealth black, since the VFR is more about the ride than a loud race scheme.
What’s Included in the Kit
A VFR800 fairing kit includes the upper fairing, the left and right side panels, the lower belly pan, the tail section, and the front fender, plus the inner panels that wrap the V4 engine. Some sets add a windscreen and tank cover, and the panels are colour-matched across the set. The V4’s wide engine means the side panels are large, so the kit is moulded to follow the cylinder banks and the radiator layout.
Fitment: Make Sure You Pick the Right Year
VFR800 fairings are moulded per generation, and the 5th- and 6th-generation bodies do not interchange. Confirm your year from the headlight shape (single round vs twin) and the VIN, then choose the matching category. The kits use pre-drilled OEM points, and a dry test-fit before final tightening confirms alignment, particularly around the headlight and the wide side panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these fit a 2002 VFR800? Use the 6th-generation category, since the 2002+ body has the twin-headlight face and different panels.
Are they pre-drilled? Yes, holes are pre-drilled to the original mounting points for bolt-on fitment.
What is production and shipping time? Production is 10-15 business days, then 15-20 by air or 20-25 by ocean freight.
Can I return an unused kit? Yes, within 14 days of delivery if uninstalled and in original packaging; you pay return shipping.
Do you offer Honda red? Yes, the factory Candy Red scheme is available as a ready-made painted option.
Is a windscreen included? A black windscreen is included free with every complete fairing set.
