Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm (1997-98)

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.

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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