Honda didn't cut corners when making the Interceptor and made it as close to the super bike as possible without losing its street legality.

The 748 cc (45.6 cu in) engine had an 8 hp (6.0 kW) boost from the Magna's V4 because of a newly designed air-box which forced cold air onto the cylinder heads.

The front wheel fairing was designed to eliminate debris from striking the bike and causing damage.

The 32.3” seat-height provided comfort for a long trip without sacrificing the track bike stance.

Another optional extra were the engine crash bars which went from the bottom of the top radiator and followed the frame down the foot pegs.

At first Honda did not admit that there was a problem but after conducting further research, they decided that the camshaft wear was most likely caused by oil flow issues.

Honda issued a recall on the bikes and added kink-free oil lines and less restrictive banjo bolts.

The first thought was that the issue was heat related, but after further investigation the real problem was discovered - there was too much clearance in the camshaft bearings.