What are the reviews of the Honda Firestorm?
With 34 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm owners’ reviews on the site right now and an overall score of 4.4 stars out of 5, the Firestorm has been a very popular bike with buyers. As with many bikes of this sort of vintage, the main drawback appears to be in its level of equipment – but you have to balance that with the price of the bike you’re buying.
When did Honda VTR1000F Firestorm get overhaul?
2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system. There were also minor tweaks with both suspension and carb/ignition settings plus the dash was redesigned and new, smaller indicators installed. Black wheels.
How big is the fuel tank on a Honda Firestorm?
Regular refuelling’s a drag but better on post-01 Honda VTR1000F Firestorms, when capacity went from 16 to 19 litres, but it’s still thirsty. The Honda VTR1000F Firestorm has wonderful pull when you open it up in the midrange and sweet handling in town and on the twisties.
What kind of engine does a firestorm have?
The 1997 bike below is in typical good used condition and has a strong engine and slick gearbox matched with brakes that could do with a rebuild and fuelling that could be improved with some dyno time to match the booming race cans. Riding a Firestorm is all about surfing that glorious mid-range.
With 34 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm owners’ reviews on the site right now and an overall score of 4.4 stars out of 5, the Firestorm has been a very popular bike with buyers. As with many bikes of this sort of vintage, the main drawback appears to be in its level of equipment – but you have to balance that with the price of the bike you’re buying.
2001: An overhaul increased Honda VTR1000F Firestorm’s fuel capacity to 19 litres, raised the bars for a more upright riding position and installed a new HISS security system. There were also minor tweaks with both suspension and carb/ignition settings plus the dash was redesigned and new, smaller indicators installed. Black wheels.
Regular refuelling’s a drag but better on post-01 Honda VTR1000F Firestorms, when capacity went from 16 to 19 litres, but it’s still thirsty. The Honda VTR1000F Firestorm has wonderful pull when you open it up in the midrange and sweet handling in town and on the twisties.
The 1997 bike below is in typical good used condition and has a strong engine and slick gearbox matched with brakes that could do with a rebuild and fuelling that could be improved with some dyno time to match the booming race cans. Riding a Firestorm is all about surfing that glorious mid-range.
Is the Honda VTR1000F a good bike?
Some Honda VTR1000F Firestorm owners complain of the forks diving too much under heavy braking but, apart from that, it works a treat. Handling is sharp yet forgiving, the brakes do a good enough job, it’s pretty comfortable (somewhere between sporty and relaxed) and the grunt provides huge fun.
How old is the Honda VTR1000F Firestorm?
“It’s a 2000 model. Apart from the alarm draining the battery when the bike’s not used for a while, it’s been faultless and still looks like new. It’s fast and fun, and the mix of effortless grunt and V-twin thump make it perfect for motorway cruises, or just hooning around.
Who is thump in the Honda VTR Firestorm?
Character, thump and friendly motor in the VTR Firestorm, an enduring favorite which has a loyal fanbase By 1997 the Japanese had finally seen enough of Ducati’s success with the twin-powered 916 in showrooms across the world, and decided they should get in on the act.
Which is better Bridgestone BT56 or Honda VTR1000F Firestorm?
Carbone Lorraine SBK3s and Bendix SSs are popular. Some people try the SP-1’s front master cylinder for even more oomph at the lever. Some owners go for ‘bigger is better’ and stick a 190-section in the rear, but it’s not necessary. The old Bridgestone BT56s were favourite, while the newer BT010s are better still (expect 3000-4000 miles).