Honda VTR1000F Firestorm (1997-2005)

just got my firestorm from ebay ,sold my bmw r80 rt for £880 a 1986. 56k on the clock and got the storm for £900 , it has a few cracks on the fairing with 25k on the clock a 1997. only been over hart side the motor just keeps pulling , engin breaking is so good you hardley need to use the breaks hard. well worth a trip to ebay.

Ive only had mine a week so its a very early on review but here goes...ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! I picked up a '97 plate in the best colour (Red)and have enjoyed every second on it so far. Coming from an Gixxer 750 the engine is phenomenal, it has so much grunt from idle and sounds lovely even on the original exhausts. Brakes are top notch (although mine has braided hoses fitted) and it doesnt feel anywhere near as heavy as it feels. Girlfriend absolutely loves riding pillion and with the grabrail fitted Ive got loads of room even with her on the back. Its got the lower fairing fitted which makes it a lot more sporty looking. Fuel economy is dire but then maybe I should slow down a touch. In all, great bike for very little money!

I have ridden for 18 years and do highish mileages (12k a year) and everyone said I needed a VFR. Bollocks. I went out and brought a 'Storm from e-bay of all places. Even now equivalent VFRs cost twice the price and have double the mileage. For what? Crapy linked brakes and a dangerous VTEC thing. And they're slower. And heavier. Mine goes like stink and does all you could reasonably expect of any bike. Problems in all year riding? It coughs, it needs cunning to start on a cold morning (use less choke..) and the tank range is truly shit. Plus points? Is there any bike with more character and all day / all year usability? I doubt it. And, at 5'8" I can get on it! ART exhausts are stunning, lower fairing a must. Bar risers work well (add about 2cm but well worth it) Last but not least - starter motor connections corrode. Early CBR600 one fits (I think it is the same) and is £25 on fleabay (£125+ for 'Storm ones). Stiffer fork springs are my next project. What next? A newer one of course. I LOVE THIS BIKE.

It's a very nice on the open road, sticks to the road pretty well, and has very easy to use power, even in the wet. It's a gent and at the same time very fast. In town and heavy traffic I found it hard work, the heavier the traffic the harder the task. It's really not nimble enough for central London traffic as it's got a lot of momentum once it gets going and it just doesn't feel right suddenly nipping in and out of traffic (I used to be a dispatch rider, so I realise a lot of other sane people probably don't do this), but outside zone 1 it's a lot easier to manage as the traffic isn't so dense and there's fewer annoying scooter riders. Personally, I found the extreme riding position would give me pins and needles in my hands after about 20 mins of riding without being able to take my hands off the bars (often the case in London where you jump to the front of the traffic and need to be ready to go as soon as the lights go green). If I stopped a lot more and took my hands off the bars it would be fine. This is something I'd suggest checking before you buy as for me it was a deal breaker when I couldn't feel my fingers!

Had my 2000 Firestorm since the start of this summer, clocked up just shy of 1000 social miles. Having had a SV650S for 4 years previously, the Firestorm doesn't disappoint. The low down grunt is phoenominal, with more than enough to catapult you into next year from between 2 and 6k revs. If I was to mark the Firestorm down on anything, it is obviously not a light sportsbike, so can be a bit heavy going into the corners, but makes up for it pulling out again. Also, the tank on the pre 2001 model is too small for a weekend thrasher, generally returning about 110 miles before cowering out and having to stop for fuel. Long range is a bit better, but with no fuel guage other than a little LED, it can be a bit of a guessing game. Generally a great big V-Twin, comfortable and capable, and great value for money.

After riding in line fours for 9 years i have finally changed to a honda firestorm v twin and totally love it. Gone are the days you have to rev the tits off the engine to get the best out of it. Just wind the throttle back and short shift through the gears and you will hit treble figure speeds in an instant. I was a bit concerned about the fuelling after reading up but its not what i first thougt! The tank is small but only costs £12.50 to fill up, 13.5 litres and then 2.5 in reserve totalling 16l, not much but after testing for mpg on several swift ride outs the big twin is hitting between 35 and 40 mpg which is no different to most bikes. The fun factor on this honda is second to none and with a set of booming cans it just makes you want to ride it more. Ihave a set of hand made exhausts on but have had to put baffles in as too loud but still sounds the mutts nuts. Handling is good after the rear had a few tweaks and nothing scrapes now, knee down is a doddle even with high set giles rearsets. You can grab a bargain if you look hard and will get alot of bike for your dosh, most owners look after their storms.GREAT BIKE I cant rate this bike enough

After 15 yrs of riding this is my first Honda, I'm usually a kawasaki girl...but the modern Kawasaki's are too high for my short ass.... I got rid of both my other bikes for this, a Kawasaki GPZ900r & a Ducati m900..... The Vtr's brakes are better than my GPZ's and the bikes aLOT lighter! As for the Monster well anything is an improvement on that, as countless niggles and electrical problems plagued the bike.... Dunno if this review helped you must but thats life....

I bought one as my first big bike and absolutely loved it. It was an impulse purchase - no research, no clue. Total lucky break. Idiot proof to ride. Had 40k miles on it and I had to get cam chain tensioners done but after that little or no maintenance necessary. Narrow and good looking - sleek and and turned heads. Put Remus Revolution cans on it, removed the baffles and it sounded like rolling thunder. Twist and GO in any situation. Made a sportsbike newbie like me look very good indeed. Try one - you won't be disappointed. Got pinched. Shopping for a Falco now.

i got this bike in may-its just great fun,reasonably quick,brakes brill,looks good with full bodykit and high level silencers.the only thing bad about is the way it always takes me to fill it up,it should come with a "danger to wallet" sign on the throttle-still, the fun outways the cost.possibly the most enjoyable bike i have owned-only reliability snag i have had was the reg/rectifier went mental whilst a half hour ride from home.other trhan this its been 100% reliable.

What can i say, i got my Firestorm in the summer, its my first bike and i love it. The cons first: Had a problem in the rain, i think its fixed now but water was getting into some of the wiring! Not Good, engined died when i was overtaking on the single carriageway. Seat isnt the comfiest and when two up its not very comfy at all. Doesnt like third gear in a thirty too much and slow riding is not its strong point. Gears can be a bit clunky but are ok. Ok Pros: Apart from those minor points (which are only my experience) this bike is fun fun fun. First the sound is brilliant, the V-Twin roar sends the hairs on your back a standing and any passer by to the hospital with fright. The low range pull is exceptional, merely overtaking is the best part however, caution it doesnt take long to hit excessive speed without realising, it is very decieving on speed. The handling is typical Honda, easy and fun, forgiving as well. You can crank it open in 2nd and up and the bike wont lift, well possibly will in 2nd but will in first once hits higher revs. Overall this bike is worth the money by far. I am reluctant to trade in for a bigger bike. The petrol is dumped on but realistically sitting staedy i get 40mpg easily and full tank about 120-130 miles. Reserve light is good as well and dials are nice and big. I would really recommend one of these to anyone they are spectacular. God Bless