2004 Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2004 Honda VTR 1000 F Super Hawk sport motorcycle, Honda utilizes a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches) with a 9.4:1 compression ratio.
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 15.89-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2004 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.4:1
Bore x Stroke98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rake24.9°
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front Suspension41.0mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability.
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
