2007 Vtr ???
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Hmm?
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I think the styling takes away from the "old-school" look of the Superhawk. It's what helped differentiate it from the supersports with their creased lines and pointy ends.
But, hey, if it was ever to be produced (the 1200 Superhawk that is), I'd probably get one...something to compete with Ducati in WSBK when they get the "ok" to go to 1200.
But, hey, if it was ever to be produced (the 1200 Superhawk that is), I'd probably get one...something to compete with Ducati in WSBK when they get the "ok" to go to 1200.
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Pics exactly like this floated around for YEARS on the VFR boards on the new 7th gen. Took the then new CBR-RR body work and suspension and layered them on a current 6th gen VFR. Not saying I don't like it (drool) but it's a BTDT to me.
120hp/75lbs torque, let the weight go up no more than 10-15lbs since your adding beefier/modern suspension components yet keeping the price reasonable, street ergos, accessory centerstand..... where do I sigh?
120hp/75lbs torque, let the weight go up no more than 10-15lbs since your adding beefier/modern suspension components yet keeping the price reasonable, street ergos, accessory centerstand..... where do I sigh?
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Sorry, I hate the CBR copy. I bought my S'hawk because it's different. Now believe me, I wouldn't complain about a full fairing from the factory in addition to another 200ccs, but the 'fireblade' copy just doesn't do it for me.
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Originally Posted by Galaxieman
Sorry, I hate the CBR copy. I bought my S'hawk because it's different. Now believe me, I wouldn't complain about a full fairing from the factory in addition to another 200ccs, but the 'fireblade' copy just doesn't do it for me.
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I like the fact that the VTR does not look like every CBR600/1000
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That picture is only an artist impression..
2007 VTR1200F
If there is one bike that has been neglected for years in Hondas line up it is the VTR1000F Firestorm. Honda has been reluctant to develop its V-twin engine in the past but now they have to due to Euro 3. We know that a new XL1000V (or 1200…) Varadero is coming this autumn with a more powerful version of the VTR1000F engine. Perhaps with so many changes that it in effect is a new engine. At the same it is expected that the Firestorm will get its first major update and fresh design since 1996! Firestorm was launched as the first Japanese sports twin to rival the now iconic Ducati 916. We do not know whether Honda has opted for a large bore engine yet, but strategically it would have made sense if the new Firestorm became a 1200 to make it stand more out in a range that might contain two in-line four half faired 1000s next year (CBF1000 and CB1000F Hornet). Our artists impression shows a very sporty Firestorm with parts taken from the firms CBR1000RR Fireblade. With a new grunty 1200cc V-twin the bike needs a new chassis that will have been developed only for this bike.
2007 VTR1200F
If there is one bike that has been neglected for years in Hondas line up it is the VTR1000F Firestorm. Honda has been reluctant to develop its V-twin engine in the past but now they have to due to Euro 3. We know that a new XL1000V (or 1200…) Varadero is coming this autumn with a more powerful version of the VTR1000F engine. Perhaps with so many changes that it in effect is a new engine. At the same it is expected that the Firestorm will get its first major update and fresh design since 1996! Firestorm was launched as the first Japanese sports twin to rival the now iconic Ducati 916. We do not know whether Honda has opted for a large bore engine yet, but strategically it would have made sense if the new Firestorm became a 1200 to make it stand more out in a range that might contain two in-line four half faired 1000s next year (CBF1000 and CB1000F Hornet). Our artists impression shows a very sporty Firestorm with parts taken from the firms CBR1000RR Fireblade. With a new grunty 1200cc V-twin the bike needs a new chassis that will have been developed only for this bike.
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I know it is because I am getting old 
but my dream would be 1200 cc Storm/Shawk engine (with sorted CCTs ), good forks, good shock (OK, OK, I can change it to aftermarket unit as I always do), good breaks, bigger tank and styling like this:
I think Shawk is perfect material for fake-retro styling.
And I would never never buy it if it would look just like another Blade or Gixxer or R1 etc. etc.
RC51 is the bike to look like and go like race rep. I did not look for race rep, otherwise I'd just get myself 2005 Blade or SP2 (RC51) and relax...
And - no, I can't buy Voxan for practical reasons - I do 3000+ miles rideouts and I need reliability and access to spare parts. I need Honda-Voxan
but my dream would be 1200 cc Storm/Shawk engine (with sorted CCTs ), good forks, good shock (OK, OK, I can change it to aftermarket unit as I always do), good breaks, bigger tank and styling like this:I think Shawk is perfect material for fake-retro styling.
And I would never never buy it if it would look just like another Blade or Gixxer or R1 etc. etc.
RC51 is the bike to look like and go like race rep. I did not look for race rep, otherwise I'd just get myself 2005 Blade or SP2 (RC51) and relax...
And - no, I can't buy Voxan for practical reasons - I do 3000+ miles rideouts and I need reliability and access to spare parts. I need Honda-Voxan
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