HONDA  VTR1000 SP-2 model  £9499 Introduction Colours Specifications

Introduction Essentially a street-legal race machine equipped with many of the technological advances seen on Honda's earlier Superbike champion, the VTR1000 SP-2 gives you a crisp focus on total riding performance that stays fresh and exciting all day long. Styled for speed, the SP-2 is built on a rigid twin-spar aluminium frame coupled to a massive yet ultra-light aluminium composite swingarm that was developed with HRC for its Works race machines. Its blitzing 1,000cc fuel-injected V-twin engine instantly responds to throttle inputs with a breathtaking rush of acceleration from anywhere in its wide powerband. And its swift and aggressive handling gives you a high-performance rush of riding exhilaration on any road that begs to be travelled fast. Surprisingly, all this race-honed technology doesn't make the SP-2 a high-strung and unmanageable beast. It still retains a comfortably accommodating disposition and easy riding manners for all the roads you have to travel to get to your favourite fun zones… and back again. So, for the ultimate fusion of street and track riding excitement, look no further than the VTR1000 SP-2. back to top Colours • Graphite Black (with Heavy Grey Metallic) back to top New Features • New colour and graphics. back to top Technical Specifications Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 90° V-twin Displacement 999cm 3 Bore x Stroke 100 x 63.6mm Compression Ratio 10.8 :1 Max Power Output 99kW/10,000min -1 (95/1/EC) Max Torque 102Nm/8,000min -1 (95/1/EC) Idling Speed 1,300min -1 Oil Capacity 4.3 litres Fuel System Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection Throttle Bore 62mm Aircleaner Dry, cartridge-type paper filter Fuel Tank Capacity 18 litres (including 2.5-litre warning light reserve) Electrical System Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance Ignition Timing 15° BTDC (idle) ~ 38° BTDC (10,000min-1) Sparkplug Type IFR9H-11 (NGK); VK27PRZ (ND) Starter Electric Battery Capacity 12V/10AH ACG Output 329W Headlight 12V 55W x 1 (low)/55W x 1 (high) Drivetrain Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs Clutch Operation Hydraulic Transmission Type 6-speed Primary Reduction 1.700 (68/40) Gear Ratios 1 2.461 (32/13) 2 1.812 (29/16) 3 1.428 (30/21) 4 1.240 (31/25) 5 1.080 (27/25) 6 0.962 (25/26) Final Reduction 2.500 (40/16) Final Drive O-ring sealed chain Frame Type Diamond; triple-box-section aluminium twin-spar Chassis Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,040 x 725 x 1,145 mm Wheelbase 1,420 mm Caster Angle 23° 30' Trail 95mm Turning Radius 3.3m Seat Height 825mm Ground Clearance 140mm Dry Weight 194kg Kerb Weight 218kg (F: 108kg; R: 110kg) Max. Carrying Capacity 180kg Loaded Weight 398kg (F: 147kg; R: 251kg) Suspension Type Front 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping, 130mm axle travel Rear Pro-Link with gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload, and compression and rebound damping, 126mm axle travel Wheels Type Front V-section 5-spoke cast aluminium Rear V-section 5-spoke cast aluminium Rim Size Front 17M/C x MT3.5 Rear 17M/C x MT6 Tyre Size Front 120/70ZR17M/C(58W) Rear 190/50ZR17M/C(73W) Tyre Pressure Front 250kPa Rear 290kPa Brakes Type Front 320 x 5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice. back to top