Honda VFR800X (2014-2020)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda VFR800X (2014-2020) takes 3.1 L of oil with a filter change (2.9 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.1 LAt draining/filter change — shared engine with VFR800F
Oil capacity (without filter)2.9 LAt draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.9 LAt full disassembly
Coolant (radiator)2.42 LRadiator and engine combined. Reserve tank (upper level): 0.16 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda 4-stroke motorcycle oil or equivalent, API SG or higher (except energy-conserving oils), JASO T903 MA, SAE 10W-30
Coolant typeHigh quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing silicate-free corrosion inhibitors, 1:1 mixture with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK IMR9D-9H / DENSO VNH27ZB (Iridium)
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainDID DID525HV3/110 or RK RK525ROZ6/110
Clutch free play0–0 mmN/A — hydraulically actuated clutch (master/slave cylinder), no cable free-play adjustment
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links110
Chain slack30–40 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)16TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.687 (43/16) — shared with VFR800F
Rear sprocket (OEM)43TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.687 (43/16) — shared with VFR800F
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17M/C (58W)'14-'15 model: 120/70R17M/C (58V), Pirelli Scorpion Trail. After '16 model: ZR-rated, Bridgestone A40FG
Rear tire size180/55ZR17M/C (73W)'14-'15 model: 180/55R17M/C (73V), Pirelli Scorpion Trail. After '16 model: ZR-rated, Bridgestone A40RG
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame for solo rider and rider+passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)3.5 mmStandard 4.3–4.6 mm
Rear brake disc (min)5 mmStandard 5.8–6.2 mm
Brake pad — front (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Brake pad — rear (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in this manual — pad wear indicator grooves are used instead; left unverified rather than guessed
Clutch friction plate (min)2.5 mmStandard 2.92–3.08 mm — shared engine with VFR800F
Drive chain slack (limit)40 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold