HONDA VTR Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Honda VTR1000F was a sports machine that debuted in 1997, known as the Firestorm worldwide and as the Superhawk in the American market. The bike was powered by a robust and reliable 90-degree V-twin engine.

In 2001, Honda launched the VTR1000F, which came with various changes, including a larger 19-liter fuel tank instead of the 16-liter unit previously used, modifications to the front fork, smaller turn signals, a less extreme riding posture, and black-painted wheels.

Other modifications included a new LCD that displayed a fuel gauge, an engine temperature gauge, dual trip meters, an odometer, and a clock. Also, as standard, the bike was fitted with a Honda Ignition Security System (HISS).

In 2005, Honda released the VTR1000F Superhawk, a sports machine that carried the proven Honda heritage in its last year of production. The bike packed the largest intake valves and carburetors ever fitted by Honda on a production motorcycle.

In the power department, the 2005 Honda VTR1000F Superhawk packed a 996cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine with an output power of 110 hp peak at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm.

The suspension was handled by an adjustable 41 mm HMAS cartridge-type fork on the front and an adjustable Pro-Link gas-charged HMAS shock absorber on the rear, with excellent performance capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the Honda VTR1000F packed two 296 mm discs with four-piston Nissin calipers on the front and a single-piston caliper with a 220 mm disc on the rear wheel.

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).

The Honda VTR1000F was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2005, known worldwide as the Firestorm, while in the United States market was called the Superhawk. The bike had at its core a 996cc V-twin liquid-cooled engine handled by a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) suspension.

The VTR1000F was fitted with various new design concepts, including a semi-pivotless frame that used the engine as a stressed chassis member with the swingarm bolted directly to the powerplant.

The 2001 VTR1000F Firestorm was a sports motorcycle that introduced several modifications and upgrades, including a larger fuel tank from 16-liter to 19-liter, internal changes to the front suspension, and black-painted wheels.

Other modifications included smaller indicator lights, a less extreme riding position thanks to its raked clip-on handlebar, and a new LCD with a fuel level indicator, engine temperature, an odometer, and a clock.

In 2003, the Japanese maker released the Honda VTR1000F Firestorm, a sports motorcycle that packed all the modifications brought upon the 2001 model with the same suspension and braking systems.

The 2003 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm had a 996cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine controlled by two Keihin carburetors, delivering an output power of 110 hp at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm.

The power was released into the ground by a six-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 248 kph (154 mph).

In 2001, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda VTR1000F, a V-Twin sports bike known worldwide as the Firestorm, except for the USA market, where it went as the SupeHawk.

The 2001 model came with numerous changes, such as a larger fuel tank from 16-liter to 19-liter, internal modifications to the front fork, black-finished wheels, smaller indicators, and a less extreme riding position thanks to its slightly raked clip-on handlebar.

Also, the updates included a new LCD dash and a Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobilizer that became a standard feature, while the US model retained the original smaller fuel tank.

As a backbone, the bike featured an aluminum twin-spar frame with a 41 mm HMAS adjustable cartridge-type fork mounted on the front and an adjustable Pro-Link gas-charged HMAS shock absorber on the rear.

In the braking department, the model packed two 296 mm discs with six-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel that offered strong braking performance.

The 2001 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm took its power from a 996cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

All the power generated by the engine was converted into speed by a six-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 248 kph (154 mph).

The Honda VTR250 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Honda in two versions from 1988 to 1990 and 1997 to 2018. The first VTR250 was a faired machine sold only in the United States and Canadian markets from 1988 to 1990.

The second version of the VTR250 was a naked model manufactured from 1997 to 2018, available only in the Asia-Pacific region, while later on, in 2009, it was manufactured for the European market.

In 1997, Honda released the second version of the VTR250, a naked machine with a similar appearance to the Ducati Monster due to its trellis frame, V-twin engine, and a similar instrument panel layout without a tachometer.

In 2009, the VTR250 had its first significant design changes since the 2003 instrument panel update, which added a tachometer. The bike had a redesigned tail, mid-section, and an electronic fuel injection system.

The bike had a diamond-type frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork handling the front suspension and a Pro-Link shock absorber operating the rear suspension.

In the braking department, the VTR250 was equipped with five-spoke cast aluminum wheels fitted with dual-piston calipers, two 296 mm discs on the front wheel, and a single-piston caliper with a single disc on the rear.

The 1999 Honda VTR250 had a 249cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine, boasting 32 hp at 10,500 rpm and 24 Nm (17 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm. The power was redirected to the rear wheel through a five-speed gearbox and a chain drive.

The Honda VTR1000F was a sports bike manufactured by Honda from 1997 to 2005, also known worldwide as the Firestorm, except in the USA market, where it was marketed as the SuperHawk and powered by a V-Twin engine.

The first bike released in 1997 featured a 90-degree V-Twin engine and a Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) fork and shock, while the semi-pivotless frame used the engine as a stressed member with the swingarm bolted directly to it.

In 1999, the VTR1000F came with new silver wheels, while in 2001, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced several updates, such as a larger fuel tank from 16-liter to 19-liter, internal modifications to the front fork, black-finished wheels, smaller indicators, and a less extreme riding position thanks to its slightly raked clip-on handlebar.

Also, the updates included a new LCD dash and a Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) immobilizer that became a standard feature, while the US model retained the original smaller fuel tank.

Back to the first model, the 1997 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm had its soul in a 996cc four-stroke V-Twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 110 hp at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

With a dry weight of 192 kg (423 lbs) and set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission, the bike reached a top speed of 248 kph (154 mph).