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Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm - [2001]
This edition of the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda VTR 1000 has a 996cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2001 VTR 1000 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the VTR 1000's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 209 kgs (460 lbs) this makes the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Honda VTR 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 996cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 110 bhp (82 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 71.5 lb-ft (96.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda VTR 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm.
The 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm has a Power to weight ratio of 526.3 bhp per ton and 342.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 VTR 1000 competing with the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [551.1 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [551.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda VTR 1000 generating around 342.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [367.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2011 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [367.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this makes the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (7.0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CB 600 F Hornet (7.0 secs). This Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm and the 2005 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.3 secs @ 156 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2005 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat (11.3 secs) and the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC (11.3 secs).
The 2001 version of the Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm has a maximum speed of 154mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 VTR 1000 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Honda VTR 1000 F Firestorm then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (165 mph) and the 2020 Honda CBR 600 RR (165 mph).
