Honda VTR1000F

Honda VTR1000F
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledSuperHawk, Firestorm
Production1997–2005
ClassSport bike
Engine996 cc (60.8 cu in) l/c 90° V-twin
Bore / stroke98.0 mm × 66.0 mm (3.86 in × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio9.4:1
Top speed155 mph (249 km/h)[1]
Power116 hp (87 kW) (rear wheel)[1]
Torque64.9 lb⋅ft (88.0 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[2]
Ignition typeComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission6-speed manual, chain final drive
SuspensionFront: 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 109mm axle travel
Rear: Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper, 124mm axle travel
BrakesFront: Dual 296 mm discs, 4-piston Nissin calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
TiresFront: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) (Radial)
Rear: 180/55-ZR17 (73W) (Radial)
Wheelbase1,430 mm (56 in)
Seat height810 mm (32 in)
Weight426 lb (193 kg).[3] (dry)
472 lb (214 kg)[2] (wet)
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The Honda VTR1000F (frame designation "SC36") was a 90° V-twin sport bike produced by Honda from 1997 to 2005. Known worldwide as the Firestorm, in the USA it was marketed as the SuperHawk.

In 2005, the VTR1000F was discontinued.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Honda VTR1000F Super Hawk – Best Used Bikes". Cycle World. June 10, 2010. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-15, retrieved 2016-09-15
  3. ^ Edge, Dirck (March 10, 2004). "2004 Honda Super Hawk: MD Ride Review". Motorcycle Daily.com. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference MCN was invoked but never defined (see the help page).