Honda VTR1000F

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Honda VTR1000F

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	SuperHawk, Firestorm
Model year	1997–2005
Class	Sport bike

The Honda VTR1000F is a V-twin sportbike manufactured by Honda. Known in the U.S. as the SuperHawk, outside the U.S. it is marketed as the Firestorm.

Introduction

The Firestorm was introduced in 1997 after the Ducati 916 made twin cylinder sportbikes popular again. It was first released in 1997 model year.

The Firestorm was Honda's second attempt to enter the V-twin category dominated by Ducati and Yamaha since the late '80s. The Firestorm used an all new 90-degree V-twin. The bike introduced several new design concepts such as the "semi-pivotless frame", side radiators, single-casting engine case, connecting rods with cap screws instead of nuts, and the largest carburetors Honda ever put on a motorcycle (48 mm). "Semi- Pivotless frame" meant that engine was a stressed member with the swingarm bolted directly to the engine.

Improvements

From model year 2001, Honda introduced a number of improvements. These included increasing the tank from 16 liters to 19 liters, internal modifications to the front forks, an improved riding position thanks to less steeply raked clip-on bars and an LCD display for fuel level, engine temperature, dual trip meters, odometer and clock. A Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobiliser also became standard.

The US market (Superhawk), never got the larger tank, but retained the original 16 liter (4.2 US gallons).

External links

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• Motorcycle Daily review of the 2004 SuperHawk

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