Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm (2001-02)

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.

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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