Honda VTR1000F

Honda VTR1000F

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	SuperHawk, Firestorm
Class	Sport bike
Engine	996 cc (60.8 cu in) l/c 90° V-twin
Bore / stroke	98.0 mm × 66.0 mm (3.86 in × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio	9.4:1
Ignition type	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Transmission	6-speed, chain drive
Suspension	Front: 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
Brakes	Front: Dual 296 mm discs, 4-piston Nissin calipers Rear: Single 220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Tires	Front: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) (Radial) Rear: 180/55-ZR17 (73W) (Radial)
Wheelbase	1,430 mm (56 in)
Seat height	810 mm (32 in)

The Honda VTR1000F, frame designation 'SC36', was a V-twin sport bike manufactured by Honda. Known in the U.S. as the SuperHawk, outside the U.S. it is marketed as the Firestorm.

Introduction

The VTR1000F was introduced in 1997 using an all new 90-degree V-twin engine. The bike also ushered in 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.

Model history

In 1999, the VTR1000F received new, silver wheels.

From model year 2001, Honda introduced a number of improvements. These included increasing the tank from 16 liters (4.23 US gallons) to 19 liters (5.02 US gallons), internal modifications to the front forks, black wheels, smaller indicators, 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 received the larger tank, but retained the original 16 liter (4.2 US gallons).

In 2005, the VTR1000F was discontinued.

External links

• [1] review of the 2004 SuperHawk