The Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm is a 1997-98 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder engine and a capacity of 996 cc/ 60.8 cu-in. It has a maximum power of 110 hp / 80.2 kW @ 9000 rpm (rear tire 103.1 hp @ 8700 rpm) and maximum torque of 97Nm / 71.5 lb-ft @ 7000rpm. The bike features a hydraulic clutch and a six-speed transmission, with final drive being a chain. The frame is made of aluminum and has a twin spar, while the front suspension uses a 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The rear suspension is a Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper. Front brakes feature 2x 296mm discs with 6-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The fuel capacity is 15.8 Liters / 4.2 US gal with an average consumption of 17.2 km/lit. It has a top speed of 248.3 km/h / 154.2 mph and a 0-60 acceleration time of 3.7 seconds. The bike has been reviewed by Motoplus and Motosprint in 1997.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm
| Year | 1997-98 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Induction | 2x 48mm Keihin CV |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR9EVX-9 |
| Max Power | 110 hp / 80.2 kW @ 9000 rpm (rear tyre 103.1 hp @ 8700 rpm) |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 103.1 hp @ 8700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97Nm / 71.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Hydraulic clutch |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 109 mm / 4.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 124 mm / 4.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 32.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Wet-Weight | 209 kg / 460 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 Liters / 4.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 17.2 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 12.7 m / 37.6 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec / 204.8 km/h |
| Top Speed | 248.3 km/h / 154.2 mph |
| Road Tests | Motoplus 1997 Motosprint 1997 |
