VTR1000 info please

**2fellas** · 23rd December 2008, 15:34

hi all i am looking at getting a VTR1000 ...my dream bike but want to no all the ins and outs about them ...you no all the pros and cons

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 23rd December 2008, 15:38

Originally Posted by 2fellas

hi all i am looking at getting a VTR1000 ...my dream bike but want to no all the ins and outs about them ...you
no all the pros and cons

get the later model after 2002 it has the bigger fuel tank and better suspension.. Don't buy it for fuel economy.

Take one for a test ride first... you may not like it

there is a couple of threads already do a search
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=firestorm
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=firestorm

**2fellas** · 23rd December 2008, 15:43

sweet mate thanks

**vifferman** · 23rd December 2008, 15:43

Yeah, do a search: click the "Search" button, and type in "VTR1000". If you want only threads on VTRs, then click "Advanced Options" and select "titles"

Here's one I prepared earlier.
Oh - and if it's your "dream bike" you're setting your standards a bit low. Having said that, they're good value for money.

**banditrider** · 23rd December 2008, 17:30

Had mine for about 3,000kms. Love it, really enjoying the twin. Easy to ride but would like better brakes. Had it taken out from under me a couple of months ago and only have had it back a fortnight. Try to avoid this as some of the bits are expensive (car driver's insurance covered mine), eg the radiators...

They do like gas alright - my 14 is more economical.

**Chooky** · 24th December 2008, 17:54

Originally Posted by 2fellas

hi all i am looking at getting a VTR1000 ...my dream bike but want to no all the ins and outs about them ...you no all the pros and cons

If your referring to the Firestorm....nice bike..huge carbs..gas guzzler..awesome sound with aftermarket mufflers..suspension and front brakes could be better..one of the best Honda I've owned.

However if you mean the SP,that is a totally different kettle of fish.
Superb engineering..Very user unfriendly..cant say I really liked it at all.

Others may disagree..
Chooky

**geoffc** · 27th December 2008, 09:21

Had a VTR1000 for nearly 4 years. Looked around for a replacement. Rode a number of bikes but couldn't find anything clearly better for similar $'s. Was happy to spend up to $12K. Guess what, ended up buying another VTR, near new for a lot less than that. Still a happy rider. Happy looking 2fellas.

**hondadude** · 28th December 2008, 16:01

you cant go wrong...its a lot of bike for the money and when compared to other makes it more than stands up for itself. I`ve had mine three months (one of the last new bikes off showroom floor) and have done just over 2000 k. The more I ride it the more I love it.

**Marmoot** · 28th December 2008, 20:46

Originally Posted by Chooky

If your referring to the Firestorm....nice bike..huge carbs..gas guzzler..awesome sound with aftermarket mufflers..suspension and front brakes could be better..one of the best Honda I've owned.

However if you mean the SP,that is a totally different kettle of fish.
Superb engineering..Very user unfriendly..cant say I really liked it at all.

Others may disagree..
Chooky

Having riden both, I'd vouch for the SP series. But the price difference and intended purpose may be a bit different for them two.

Don't buy a Firestorm until you try a Fireblade, though.

**98tls** · 28th December 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by Marmoot

Having riden both, I'd vouch for the SP series. But the price difference and intended purpose may be a bit different for them two.

Don't buy a Firestorm until you try a Fireblade, though.

Interesting and in no way am i having a crack at all,i owned an SP and whilst occassionally it was fun it really seemed to have no real world purpose at all.As a road bike to be ridden even only on Sundays it was no good,as a track bike it was behind from the get go.Its finest moments were getting attention from wannabes at rallys,my comment to most was "dont bother".

**vifferman** · 29th December 2008, 06:11

Originally Posted by 98tls

i owned an SP and whilst occassionally it was fun it really seemed to have no real world purpose at all.As a road bike to be ridden even only on Sundays it was no good,as a track bike it was behind from the get go.

Homologation - that was its real world purpose. It's kinda like the RC45 in that respect: unless you spend bazillions on genuine HRC parts to get the power and handling up to competitive levels, it's just an expensive and (as someone else said) rider unfriendly bike. In some ways, if the VTR was a little less soft, there would have been no place for the SP.

**Marmoot** · 29th December 2008, 10:24

Originally Posted by 98tls

Interesting and in no way am i having a crack at all,i owned an SP and whilst occassionally it was fun it really seemed to have no real world purpose at all.As a road bike to be ridden even only on Sundays it was no good,as a track bike it was behind from the get go.Its finest moments were getting attention from wannabes at rallys,my comment to most was "dont bother".

Interesting. For me, I used my SP for commuting and long distance touring 2-up without any problem. But admitedly, it is not originally designed for these and it did fall in practicality behind Fireblades and many others.

For track and quick blast, it was a bliss in terms of enjoyment. It was not the top of the pack, but it was a beautiful bike nonetheless.

However, my advice is to test ride and test ride. Don't buy without test riding and looking at comparable bikes. My thoughts still go to Firestorm vs. Fireblade (96-98-00-02 for cheaper alternatives with practicality).

**MotoGirl** · 29th December 2008, 11:46

My VTR was the best thing in the world for the three years I had it.

The thing I hated most about it was the fact it's carburetted and took an eternity to warm up. This was bloody annoying when everyone else had fuel injected bikes and had to give me a head start. The warm up time was dramatically reduced once we cored the stock pipes, which also gave the bike a nice wee rumble

If I'm not mistaken the VTR hasn't really changed in many years so will be lacking in technology compared to some other bikes. I'm led to believe the current model is pretty much the same as what I bought (new) back in '02.