Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm (2003-04)

The Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm is a motorcycle that was produced in 2003-04. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 996 cc and a liquid cooling system. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.4:1 and is ignited by computer-controlled digital technology. It has an electric starting system and a hydraulic clutch. The motorcycle’s maximum power output is 110 hp at 9000 rpm, and its maximum torque is 97Nm at 7000rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It features a twin-spar aluminum frame and adjustable front and rear suspension. The front brakes have two 296mm discs with six-piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a 1430mm wheelbase and a dry weight of 192kg, with a fuel capacity of 15.8 liters. It gets an average fuel consumption of 17.2 km/lit. The bike can reach a top speed of 248.3 km/h and has been road-tested by Motoplus and Motosprint in 1997. The Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm has a standing 1/4 mile time of 10.9 seconds and can reach a speed of 204.8 km/h. It has a braking distance of 12.7 meters when going from 60-0 km/h and 37.6 meters when stopping from 100-0 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm

Year: 2003-04

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