At the heart of the 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm sport motorcycle, Honda pairs a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90 Nm (66.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the VTR 1000 F Firestorm measures 192 kg (423 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.51 HP/kg (1.96 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
98.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.51 HP/kg (1.96 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight192.0 kg (423.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5104 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
