When did the Honda VTR 1000 Sp 1 come out?
Honda had already decided to build a racing V-twin to beat Ducati at its own game. The result, launched in 2000, was the VTR 1000 SP-1. The 999cc V-twin engine owed little to the Firestorm’s design, and featured an oversquare bore and stroke achitecture of 100 x 63.6mm (3.9 x 2.5in).
Is the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 race bike?
A stronger, more rigid frame and swingarm are identical to the WSB race bike parts, and a host of engine modifications boosted peak power by 3kW (4bhp), and cut weight by 5kg (1 lib). The 2000 Honda RC51 is destined to dominate Superbike racing the world over. This incredible V-twin introduces a new chapter in Honda’s storied racing legacy.
What kind of fork does a Honda VTR 1000F have?
Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Pro-Link with preload and rebound damping-adjustable gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper .
How tall is the seat on a Honda VTR 1000?
Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 Make Model Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 Seat Height 813 mm / 32.0 jn Dry Weight 196 kg. / 432 lbs Fuel Capacity 18 Litres / 3.8 gal Consumption Average 17.5 km/lit
Honda had already decided to build a racing V-twin to beat Ducati at its own game. The result, launched in 2000, was the VTR 1000 SP-1. The 999cc V-twin engine owed little to the Firestorm’s design, and featured an oversquare bore and stroke achitecture of 100 x 63.6mm (3.9 x 2.5in).
A stronger, more rigid frame and swingarm are identical to the WSB race bike parts, and a host of engine modifications boosted peak power by 3kW (4bhp), and cut weight by 5kg (1 lib). The 2000 Honda RC51 is destined to dominate Superbike racing the world over. This incredible V-twin introduces a new chapter in Honda’s storied racing legacy.
Is the Honda VTR1000 Firestorm a good bike?
While Honda’s VTR1000 Firestorm was a success on the road, it didn’t have (and wasn’t intended to have) the track ability required for Honda to beat Ducati in the world of racing. Ducati’s 916 and 996 were dominating World Superbike, and Honda’s V-4 RC45 was ageing fast.