was red the only color available in 02? did they only release one color a year in the us or what? seems like it to me except the last 2-3 years.
my 02 is red, and so are all the others i've looked up so far. Probably gonna paint mine soon I just haven't decided on a color yet.

 

I think that they only did one color per year for the SHawk, but of course I could be wrong.

My 02 is red as well.

 

All the 04's are black w/gold. I know that. Think you're right about 1 color per year.

 

Here are all the years with pictures.

http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_VTR1000F

 

nice link, thanks. thats crazy they only offered it in 1 color per year mostly.
I'm torn between painting it black, or blue.

 

I really like the color of the 05

 

I know in '99 you had a choice of black or yellow. I opted for the brand new leftover '98 sitting right next to it, because it was RED still had a full warranty, and was $1000 cheaper thank you very much.

 

There was also a silver ,matte black and light blue versions in Oz. I believe there was an orange one in Europe too