The new VFR's lines are brilliantly highlighted by four colour variations that broaden its range of appeal for riders of all ages and tastes in riding style.

Leading off this colourful quartet is a strikingly modern metallic silver.  Other choices are sultry black, deep metallic blue and finally the same bold Italian Red that has come to be identified with the VFR.

The VFR has always been positioned on the leading edge of sleek, fully faired aero design that minimises wind resistance while maximising both performance and comfort. For 2002, the new VFR features a much sharper, more aggressive look that impressively expresses the muscular sinews of an athlete, with a gorgeous combination of undulating curves and sharp edges sweeping back from nose to tail in an unmistakable representation of speed.

Projecting a startling new look of intensity and speed that can't be ignored, the VFR's stunning new headlight array highlights the aggressive cut of its fairing with an impressive, new 2+2 lighting system that incorporates two low beams positioned under two more widely spaced high beams for a brilliant spread of night-time illumination. These four brilliant multi-reflector headlights are joined by dual pin-point position lamps under two large, attractive clear lenses covering the entire system, which outline the leading edge of the fairing's nose with an unmistakable 'V' pattern that carries through the VFR's entire design.

Above the headlights, the VFR's sharply angular new windscreen provides a wider range of protection while further accentuating the 'V' form of the front cowl by reaching down to a point just above its leading edge.

Behind the cowl, the VFR's newly designed instrument panel provides a stylish and instantly recognisable readout of all operating conditions, from its large, centrally positioned rev counter to two spacious LCD readouts of vehicle speed, dual-reading trip meter, fuel gauge and clock. Attractive LED indicators also provide instant notification of ABS and H.I.S.S. operations, as well as the standard array of functions.

Even the fuel tank was reconfigured in this new edition of the VFR, and is designed wide and flat to carry a tank bag with ease. A bit less easy to spot is its 1-litre larger fuel capacity, which complements the engine's higher performance and efficiency to extend the VFR's touring range.

Like its most recent edition, the VFR's twin side-mounted radiators make up one of the primary points of focus for the fairing's aerodynamics, with large side ports designed to pull cooling air through the radiators for optimum cooling efficiency and performance. These ports have been completely redesigned with more sharply angular shapes to further accentuate the fairing's look of speed while further optimising its cooling efficiency.

Another visual eye-catcher in the new VFR's design is its bold new dual 'Centre-Up' exhaust system, which replaces the earlier VFR's single large, canister-style silencer with a pair of dual-outlet stainless steel mufflers pointing aggressively out from under the tail of its sleekly designed seat cowl. Integrated into the overall form of the seat cowl for the most compact configuration, these silencers feature unique triangular cross-sections that allow them to fit snugly inside the VFR's compact seat cowl while maintaining the correct exhaust volume necessary for top performance.