Honda VTR1000F

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.

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)
Power116 hp (87 kW) (rear wheel)
Torque64.9 lb⋅ft (88.0 N⋅m) (rear wheel)
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). (dry)
472 lb (214 kg) (wet)

In 2005, the VTR1000F was discontinued.

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