Entering its third generation, the 1990 remake of the VFR signaled the repositioning of the series away from its sport bike beginnings and into a sport touring role. Marketed as a thinking man’s motorbike, the model gained some cool updates along with a few pounds, and lost the “Interceptor” tag.
The ’90 was available only in the Italian Red seen here with light grey seat and still-fashionable white wheels. Other markets had integrated rear turn signals to match the fronts, but the U.S. made do with old-school signals on stalks (easily converted).
Our seller has owned this bike for ten years, is the second owner and claims “immaculate” condition. Showing under 19,000 miles it has a center stand, fresh tires, owners & shop manuals and tool kit. The seller tells me that it’s never been repainted, which is relevant because the body panels for the third generation bikes are extremely difficult to come by so original ones in nice condition should be valued.
While not high on the collectibility scale, nice examples of the 1990-93s are getting rare. I admit to being partial to this model (my personal VFR is a 1990), but the reality is that any exceptional example of an early VFR makes for a satisfying, engaging motorcycle which will maintain its value for as long as you care to own it.
Find this Viffer for sale in Tucson, Arizona with a BIN of $2,850