Honda VTR1000F
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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.
s, single-casting engine case, connecting rod
s with cap screws instead of nuts, and the largest carburetor
s 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.
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).
V-twin
A V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
sportbike manufactured by Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
. Known in the U.S. as the SuperHawk, outside the U.S. it is marketed as the Firestorm.
Introduction
The 1997 Firestorm used an all new 90-degree V-twin. The bike introduced several new design concepts such as the "semi-pivotless frame", side radiatorRadiator (engine cooling)
Radiators are used for cooling internal combustion engines, mainly in automobiles but also in piston-engined aircraft, railway locomotives, motorcycles, stationary generating plant or any similar use of such an engine....
s, single-casting engine case, connecting rod
Connecting rod
In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple mechanism that converts linear motion into rotating motion....
s with cap screws instead of nuts, and the largest carburetor
Carburetor
A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
s Honda ever put on a motorcycle (48 mm). "Semi- Pivotless frame" meant that engine was a stressed member with the swingarm
Swingarm
A swingarm, or "swinging arm" is the main component of the rear suspension of most modern motorcycles and ATVs...
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 LCDLiquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals . LCs do not emit light directly....
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).
External links
- Motorcycle Daily review of the 2004 SuperHawk