2005 Honda VTR1000F Firestorm
Lean, muscular and a breathtaking blast to ride,
the VTR1000F FireStorm tears across hills and valleys
with commanding control and a hearty roar pouring
forth from its powerful, free-revving 90-degree DOHC
V-twin engine. Built on a slim and lightweight 'Pivotless'
aluminium frame, which mounts the swingarm directly
to the back of the engine, thereby isolating the frame
from its stresses, the FireStorm offers handling that
is light of touch and smoothly responsive to your
every input. Every twist of its throttle is met with
decisive impulse that comes on strong from low in
its V-twin powerband, pushing you back into its comfortable
stepped seat with a rocketing thrust of acceleration.
Enshrouded in the sleek, curvaceous lines of its beautifully
proportioned bodywork, the FireStorm still offers
easy day-to-day riding manners, but with a wilder
side lurking just beneath its surface that comes vividly
to life each time you crank open its throttle. Colours
Italian Red
Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic
Specifications
Engine Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 90° V-twin
Displacement - 996cm3
Bore x Stroke - 98 x 66mm
Compression Ratio - 9.4 : 1
Max. Power Output - 78kW/9,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 93Nm/7,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed - 1,200min-1
Oil Capacity - 4.5 litres
Carburation - 48mm slanted flat-slide CV-type carburettor x? 2
Aircleaner - Viscous, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity - 19 litres (including 3.5-litre LCD reserve)
Ignition System - Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Ignition Timing - 15° BTDC (idle) ~ 42° BTDC (9,500min-1)
Sparkplug Type - DPR9EVX-9 (NGK)
Starter - Electric
Battery Capacity - 12V/10AH
ACG Output - 280W
Headlights - 12V 55W x 1 (low) / 60W x 1 (high)
Clutch - Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Clutch Operation - Mechanical; cable-actuated
Transmission Type - 6-speed
Primary Reduction - 1.681 (74/44)
Gear Ratios - 1 2.733 (41/15), 2 1.812 (29/16), 3 1.428 (30/21), 4 1.206 (35/29), 5 1.080 (27/25), 6 0.961 (25/26)
Final Reduction - 2.562 (41/16)
Final Drive - O-ring sealed chain
Frame Type - Diamond; Pivotless aluminium twin-spar
Dimensions - (LxWxH) 2,050 x 720 x 1,155mm
Wheelbase - 1,430mm
Caster Angle - 24° 50'
Trail - 97mm
Turning Radius - 2.9m
Seat Height - 810mm
Ground Clearance - 135mm
Dry Weight - 193kg
Kerb Weight - 214kg (F: 101kg; R: 113kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity - 188kg
Loaded Weight - 364kg (F: 130kg; R: 234kg)
Suspension Type - Front 41mm HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with adjustable
spring preload and rebound damping, 109mm axle travel. Rear - Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping, 120mm axle travel
Wheels, Front - Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium, Rear - Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size - Front, 17 x MT3.50, Rear - 17 x MT5.50
Tyre Size - Front, 120/70 ZR17 (58W), Rear - 180/55 ZR17 (73W)
Tyre Pressure - Front 250kPa, Rear - 290kPa
Brakes - Front, 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and
sintered metal pads, Rear - 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and
sintered metal pads
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