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Honda VTR 1000cc Sept '99 (V)
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i am on my forth Honda Sp1, and whilst being quite a sports bike with a difference from the run of the mill bikes, it does what its meant to do, it handles very well, goes like the clappers and really is a multi bike,
i love them, also an excellent track bike with pedigree.
a good choice for a V twin.
Regards Phillip Mace
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phillip on 08/08/2008
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Honda VTR 1000cc 98 (S)
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Great linear power from the awesome engine.Starts first time and pulls well in all 6 gears.
A really easy to live with bike with easy home servicing as most of the engine is exposed.
Tyre life is good.Im running Pirelli diablo corsa and they are lasting well.They are a bit over the top for this bike tho and will run 208s next time.
Fitted micron oval cans and they havnt upset the jetting and sound great.
All in a great bike getting about 110 miles to a tank but can go to 90 with 30 mpg if going for it.
Best mods you can do are, fit Ohlins front springs and fit manual cam chain tensioners.The tensioner springs break and it WILL wreck your motor.Ebc HH pads and steel brake lines will transform your brakes.
Early models are the more powerfull.


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solayan@yahoo.c on 02/08/2008
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Honda VTR 1000cc 96/97 (P)
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This is my second bike, I had a GS500 previously (Good learner bike).
I was amazed at the VTR, as a newish rider I was worried about dropping, crashing or falling off my new toy. The worry was unfounded, the bike took me for a comfortable and smooth ride. I'm way more comfortable with riding a bigger bike. I opened up the amazing engine and away we went, fast, controlled and great fun.

The VTR can stroll along while I enjoy the view or can be opened up and compete with the big boys and looks great doing it.

1. The only problems are the fuel range, (100 miles to a tank.) When I used the bike for touring in Europe was a pain keep stopping for fuel.
2. Cam Chain Tensioner's prone to braking, can be worked around by frequent srevicing and changing CCT's on recomended time frames.

In conclusion this is a great all rounder, good for a bit of fun, touring or on the daily drudge to work. Would recommend for any age, experience or riding style.
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doc69j on 07/05/2008
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Honda VTR 250cc 88/89 (F)
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I've had this bike for 2 years and is great for the shorter people in life like myself (4ft 10ins)
I ride out with 8 guys who all have 600cc plus and the bike keeps up with them. Just doesn't have the acceleration like their bikes.
It also starts every time no problem and passes its mot without a hitch.
It does about 180miles to the 10 pound tank
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bublylittleme in Melksham, Wiltshire on 26/01/2008
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Honda VTR 1000cc 96/97 (P)
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I Have always had In-Line 4's in the past, until one day I overcome and purchased a cheap VTR1000F known as a Firestorm. Well this is the second one I have owned now and Well... What can I say, you can't buy so much character and performance for so little.



Such a great looking bike with different curves in the right places and with the roar from the after market pipes fitted people certainly do look even if you are half a mile behind them.



It is superbly reliable being a Honda and all round a great bike. I have ridden it in all conditions being an all round weather rider, only tyres and servicing required so far... the latter getting done very little as we all known Honda's are reliable.



I know it's no Duke, but with a performance exhaust it makes the hairs on your neck stand up, and the V-Twin deep roar always puts a smile on your face and you never tire of cracking open that throttle listening to that sound in a low revving gear and including that sweet handling!



Alot people moan about the front suspension being too soft, but too be honest i have had no problems even with 2 up as well, handling is great and the seat is comfy.



All I ask if you decide to purchase one check with the last owner when the CCT (Cam Chain Tensioners) were last changed or replaced, as they are known to fail on this model and cause engine problems. I decided to take the plunge and fit manual APE CCT's certainly worth a Google on this subject.



The only bad point is what we call the RLOD (Red Light of Death) nothing serious so don't worry. Being a thirsty drinking big V-Twin, the fuel comsumption around town can certainly be dissapointing. But on the open road its not too bad. 2002 model onwards have bigger tanks from 16L to 19L so this helps a little.



Apart from that all years of the bike are the same with little modifications 2002 onwards.
Alot of the older models are now cheap out there, as said if you want a reliable Honda with a grin factor and with plenty of torque that pulls like mad this is the bike for you. ;)
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Beast in Newhaven, East Sussex on 07/12/2007
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Honda VTR 1000cc 98 (S)
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Great bikes, easy to ride with a wide spread of torque making rapid progress easy. A little thirsty which is made more noticable by a small tank, touring range to reserve light 100 - 110 miles, track days 80 odd. Handling/road holding easily improved with fork respring and preferably revalve, new shock if you have the dosh but not essential.
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Gronno in Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro on 18/05/2007
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Honda VTR 1000cc 98 (S)
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Just got VTR 1000cc a week ago. VERY impressed. With a dyno kit and upgraded exhausts, you really don't need any more power than it produces unless you have some kind of death wish. Handling is very solid, although the mirrors are useless. One very happy customer here.
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 29/04/2002
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Honda VTR 1000cc Sept '01 (51)
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Had my bike for 3 years and had done a lot to it. Change front and rear shocks rise back end and lower front end for better corner handelling. Had chims adjusted and take out cam tentioners, this makes the cams run much more freer, sounds a lot more noisier but makes the bike a lot more faster, this dose not couse any damage to the cams at all.
Downfall is the tank is to small. Went to lemans and had to fill up at least 12 times there and back. (What a pain). Thinking of selling the bike now and starting a new project, RSV1000 or ZX10.
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 23/08/2006
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Honda VTR 1000cc Sept '02 (52)
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 11/08/2006
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Honda VTR 1000cc Sept '02 (52)
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Bought this bike 2 years ago in a standard condition. Since then changed everything. Started with a few cosmetics such as smoked double bubble, sharkskin lower fairing and mirror extenders. Then I decided it sounded a little gay. The standard cans are way too quiet. I bought myself a pair of stainless steel oval scorpion cans. These made a great difference to the sound, it now sounded like a v-twin should. After riding the bike for a short period of time I decided it required more power to suit my needs. I got in touch with a local company called HOLESHOT RACING. After waving thier magic wand the bike was returned to me 24 hours later with a replacement filter, dyno kit stage 1 and more importantly 118bhp at the back wheel. Torque is also up. Although the bike now runs a little lumpy under 5000rpm, all hell breaks loose above it. It continues to pull strong all the way upto the rev limiter. (10500rpm). Whilst out with friends one Sunday afternoon, we had a short loss of our marbles and nailed our bikes. My speedo showed me 167 ish in 5th. Never got to 6th. On pulling over and asking the other 2 what they had registered, one had shown 170mph (ZX12R) and the other had shown 172mph (ZX6R 636). On learning that I hadn't used 6th gear I decided to lower the gearing. I did this by changing the rear sprocket, but only by one tooth (41 upto a 42). First gear is already too short. This has made a mild but modest improvement. Much quicker through the gears and a lot harder accelleration. 6th gear is also usable in normal riding. I can't tell you the top speed as the speedo is now slightly inaccurate. I need my buddys again to test it. I haven't changed the suspension from standard, however I have altered it from standard settings. I have added a 6mm spacer to the rear shock to lift the bike slightly, this also helps the handling to turn in quicker. The rear end has been totallally changed. I purchased an undertray from RUMBLE IMPORTS in canada but changed the lights that came with it with 2 round LED clusters. Sourced some LED indicators from BFM and a bracket to hold them and the Reg. plate. Had to cut nearlly all the standard undertray up to get the new one to fit. I am now looking to change the pipes again for high level ones. I personally think that this is a fanastastic bike that rightfully deserves more credit. I have covered over 10000 miles (hard miles) on the bike since buying it, and its not once let me down. I would highly recommend this bike to anyone looking to buy a cheap but good superbike.
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UKBike Archive in Hassocks, West Sussex on 17/04/2006
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