Honda VTR1000 Firestorm, what are they like?

[Mej]

Been looking at them for my next bike, i would like to stick with a twin, the insurance is cheaper on these than the SV1000 and they seem pretty decent, anyone owned one?

[Luckypants]

Firestorm....... schwing! That is all, I have nothing useful to say.

Not a big fan tbh.

You've ha d V twin, try something else!

They're very thirsty.

You're right about the insurance - nice and quick for only group 14.

I love mine - in a dated, ugly yellow monster kind of way!

One problem is that they're thirsty - 31 mpg per tank without even caning it. Correct me if I'm wrong, someone, but I think the SV1000 is closer to 40. However, that one in the pic may be a 2001 model (you can tell quickly by the clocks) with the 18 litre tank, as opposed to 15. At least you'll make it over 100 miles to a refill then!

Still, stick a pair of open cans on and you'll grin from ear to ear every time you ride it and forget about its drinking problem (well for an hour, before the light comes on )

IMO, a cheap way into big twin power and without the alleged discomfort of the SPs.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by Razor

They're very thirsty.

So i hear, but thats not a majpr issue.

When the resitrictions up im gonna test ride a few bikes, but insurance is still gonna be a joke on the ones i like such as the 675, R6 and CBRR600.

So for me its pretty much between the firestorm and the CBRF600 as the insurance is cheaper on both of them, its not permanent just foo a couple of years.

[fizzwheel]

You'll develop a petrol habit like you wont believe. Viper has one. He loves it, IIRC if you get a later model one they have a slightly larger fuel tank.

[Mej]

Originally Posted by eviltwin

You're right about the insurance - nice and quick for only group 14.

I love mine - in a dated, ugly yellow monster kind of way!

One problem is that they're thirsty - 31 mpg per tank without even caning it. Correct me if I'm wrong, someone, but I think the SV1000 is closer to 40. However, that one in the pic may be a 2001 model (you can tell quickly by the clocks) with the 18 litre tank, as opposed to 15. At least you'll make it over 100 miles to a refill then!

Still, stick a pair of open cans on and you'll grin from ear to ear every time you ride it and forget about its drinking problem (well for an hour, before the light comes on )

IMO, a cheap way into big twin power and without the alleged discomfort of the SPs.

Its an 03, F-2 (bigger tank)

Spec for one in the pic.

Manual 6 speed, 8,800 miles, Metallic Blue, MOT-09-2009. Full Service History. Smar****er, double bubble screen, scott oiler and HISS security system. £3,195.

Originally Posted by J2UK

So i hear, but thats not a majpr issue.

When the resitrictions up im gonna test ride a few bikes...its pretty much between the firestorm and the CBRF600 as the insurance is cheaper on both of them, its not permanent just foo a couple of years.

I had a 600F too. Loved that too.

Definitely worth testing both to see what you like. It'll depend whether you prefer the top end rush or kick up the ass power right from the off

[Mej]

Originally Posted by eviltwin

I had a 600F too. Loved that too.

Definitely worth testing both to see what you like. It'll depend whether you prefer the top end rush or kick up the ass power right from the off

Seen a nice CBRF for 2000.

Honda CBR 600 fsport. Tax and MOT until the end of July 2009 , 15,000miles . First Reg 2001 xreg.Meta Alarm system and smart water protection as standard, only modification is a viper end can but i still have the standard can