HONDA VTR1000F Superhawk (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The VTR1000F was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2005, powered by a 90-degree V-twin engine. The bike was known worldwide as the Firestorm, while in the United States market, it was recognized as the Superhawk.

When it was introduced in 1997, the VTR1000F had a V-twin engine and a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) front and rear shocks. Also, the bike featured various new design concepts, such as a semi-pivotless frame and a swingarm mounted to the engine.

Other innovations featured by the VTR1000F included side radiators, connection rods with cap screws, a single-casting engine case, and the largest intake valves Honda ever used on a production motorcycle.

In 2001, honda released the VTR1000F with several upgrades, including a larger fuel tank, internal changes to the front suspension, black-finished wheels, smaller turn signals, and a less extreme seating position.

The bike was fitted with a Honda Ignition Security System as a standard option and also packed a new LCD with a fuel gauge, engine temperature reading, dual trip meters, a clock, and an odometer.

In 2004, the Japanese maker released the VTR1000F Superhawk, a sports bike fitted with a 996cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine that boasted 110 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

A six-speed manual transmission took power from the engine and sent it to the rear wheel through a chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 248 kph (154 mph).