The K&N HA-8098 is a reusable, high-flow replacement panel filter for select Honda VFR800 motorcycles. It uses pleated media that provides a large filtration area, along with multiple layers of woven cotton gauze, and an application-specific base seal and sealing bead. Each element ships pre-oiled and is Made in the USA.
Compared with a disposable stock element, the appeal is that you clean and re-oil this filter instead of replacing it, and the manufacturer backs it with a No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. The manufacturer says the filter is designed to provide increased horsepower and torque, but I could not confirm a flow or dyno figure, so treat any airflow gain as qualitative. Owners on user forums report that the VFR breathes better after the swap, while another owner noted that the K&N has visibly less filter than the stock filter. The real selling points are reuse and sealing, not media volume. Fitment is the variable to verify. The manufacturer's page lists the part for HONDA VFR800; 1998-2019, but application lists differ on engine displacement (800 versus 782) and model year, so confirm your bike's year and engine before ordering. For DIY owners, this is a small job that usually comes down to airbox sealing and tank handling.
Yes. The manufacturer describes it as washable and reusable, and it comes pre-oiled. The manufacturer's listed re-oiling amount is 1.26 oz (37 ml). Confirm the cleaning and re-oiling interval with the manufacturer's current instructions.
Details vary. Owners on user forums describe a procedure that loosens the tank and rests it on a pad, while another owner stated that the tank does not have to be fully removed. Check the manufacturer's install sheet for your model year before starting.
The manufacturer's listing for the 782-engine application rates this job as easy, needs only a screwdriver, and takes about 5-10 minutes. Owners on user forums describe a longer job on the 98-01 bikes, including removing the seat, disconnecting the fuel pump and fuel unit connectors, and loosening the tank bolts. Their notes also say to remove the gasket from the airbox and lid when fitting a K&N, and to install the filter logo-up. One owner found that the airbox cover needed to be compressed to close, so check that the lid seats fully and the seal is even before tightening everything down. Don't force the lid if it resists.
