Honda VTR1000F

Honda VTR1000F
Manufacturer Honda
Also called SuperHawk, Firestorm
Model year 1997–2005
Class Sport bike
Engine 996 cc (60.8 cu in) V-twin
Bore / Stroke 98.0 × 66.0 mm (3.86 × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio 9.4:1
Power 81 kW (109 hp) @ 9,000 rpm (claimed)
Torque 96 N·m (71 ft·lbf) @ 7,000 rpm (claimed)
Ignition type Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission 6-speed, chain drive
Suspension Front: 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 109mm axle travel
Rear: Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper, 124mm axle travel
Brakes Front: Dual 296 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Tires Front: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) (Radial)
Rear: 180/55-ZR17 (73W) (Radial)
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56 in)
Seat height 810 mm (32 in) (claimed)
Weight 192 kg (420 lb) (claimed) (dry)

The Honda VTR1000F is a V-twin sportbike manufactured by Honda. Known in the U.S. as the SuperHawk, outside the U.S. it is marketed as the Firestorm.

Introduction

The 1997 Firestorm used an all new 90-degree V-twin. The bike introduced several new design concepts such as the "semi-pivotless frame", side radiators, single-casting engine case, connecting rods with cap screws instead of nuts, and the largest carburetors Honda ever put on a motorcycle (48 mm). "Semi- Pivotless frame" meant that engine was a stressed member with the swingarm bolted directly to the engine.

Improvements

From model year 2001, Honda introduced a number of improvements. These included increasing the tank from 16 liters to 19 liters, internal modifications to the front forks, an improved riding position thanks to less steeply raked clip-on bars and an LCD display for fuel level, engine temperature, dual trip meters, odometer and clock. A Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobiliser also became standard.

The US market (Superhawk), never received the larger tank, but retained the original 16 liter (4.2 US gallons).

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