Jumpfiend

Hey all,

So I finally got to bring her home yesterday. She's a '98 VTR (here in Japan of course, a Firestorm, not SH) with a couple goodies and some graphics. About 37,xxx kms, manual CCT, 2nd gen r/r, etc.

This is my first VTR, but not my first twin. I grew up on an 05 SV650S, then stepped up to an 08 1125R, had a beater 04 R6 for a bit, then got rid of both and came to Japan. I would have kept the 1125 but was told I couldn't put it on the road here (I now know I could have).

Since I've been here I've had a '91 SRX 400 (great little bike), an 01 CBR600f4i Rossi edition (got it for a WICKED deal), and a 97 CB400 S (Super Four).

I have been fiending for a twin and have been looking for a bike with soul, and to be honest never knew about VTR's. A local shop (AFG Moto) had this one come in as the owner was moving on to an RC8, and I was in the right place at the right time.

Here are some pics, I gotta get to bed but I'll post more details tomorrow.

Loving all the info here, hope to be a VTR owner for years and years to come, she's amazing!

saige

hi,congrats on your new purchase.this is a good find.
this bike is familiar,i think the past owner was on this site.i remember the bike getting ready for that paint scheme.

Old Yeller

Welcome. I'm interested in your comparison between the VTR and the 1125. I rode one once at a track day and I think they are killer!

7moore7

Yeah he had a matching helmet too.

Welcome to the party!

saige

i thought so,he had the bike made to match the helmet.it was nicely done.not sure if he had done alot of mods to it,but there should be a list of stuff he done to it,well if someone could remember the p.o. name.

7moore7

Do a search for corn bike.... i'm pretty sure it'll be under there

7moore7

gordthebikder: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...morning-24314/

Wolverine

Welcome to the site jumper. I never saw the old post.. cool graphics. Very unique. So it's all vinyl and can be removed?

Jumpfiend

Thanks for all the welcomes!

OY, the 1125 was a much better bike IMO. Shorter wheelbase, more power, lower center of gravity, etc. It also had some wicked gremlins though. If you find one that's sorted, it's a beast! I loved the slipper clutch, short crisp shifts, and unique appearance. It's not for everyone, but I loved it.

That said, I'm certainly not beating up on my FS. The buell is ten years newer, so that helps. I'm sure a lot of you guys could ride circles around me if I were on an 1125 and you on your SH. Different bike, I loved the buell, and and falling in love w the super chicken

Thanks for the link 7m, Gordon definitely had a better picture spot

Wolverine, correct. Mostly all vinyl

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