The Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke V-twin engine that has a capacity of 996cc. It has a maximum power output of 110 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 97 Nm at 7000 rpm. The bike is equipped with a hydraulic clutch and a six-speed transmission. The frame is made of aluminum and has twin spars. The front suspension has a 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork that is adjustable, while the rear suspension is a Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper. The front brakes consist of 2x 296mm discs with 6-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 248.3 km/h and can go from 0 to 60 km/h in 2.9 seconds. The fuel capacity is 15.8 liters and the bike has an average fuel consumption of 17.2 km/lit. The bike weighs 192 kg dry and 209 kg wet. It has a wheelbase of 1430 mm and a seat height of 810 mm. The motorcycle performs well in road tests by Motoplus and Motosprint in 1997.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm
| Year | 2001-02 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
