any thoughts on a 1997-1999 Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm?

[BLOFLY 636]

Hi my girlfriend is completely in love with a late 1990's model Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm and I am here to ask you all what your views on them are before we hand over the cash. I have also shown her the Honda VFR 800, Triumph Daytona's, Suzuki TL1000S and a variety of cruisers but she really really wants a YELLOW! Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm, they sound great for a twin and I have noticed they are quite responsive, from an idle speed a quick crack of the throttle makes the engine flare instantaniously! like a 2 stroke 125 dirt bike! the suspension felt errr comfy and the brakes must be of a decent grade for a honda? any information will help and will be much appreciated
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Those bloody footpegs......they ought to do away with em!

[fazed]

Korns the best man to answer this, all i know is they guzzle petrol and the pre 2000 model (something around that) has a very limited tank range . Hope this help's

[hugo-a-gogo]

browse the very back section of 'bike' magazine in the newsagents, they have a second hand buying guide for the vtr this month
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clicky 4 bikey

[Full Bananas]

[Sparks!]

They are good bikes as standard, but to be "decent" they need some work.... braided brake lines, re-valved suspension and new rear shock seems to be the "norm"

An RC51 throttle seems to be a popular mod as it turns it into a quick action throttle.

Otherwise they are good reliable, lazy bikes.... I test rode one a short while ago as it is on my "next bike" list but personally I don't think I can cope with filling up every 80 miles, I have to put up with that with the WR400 and don't fancy my main bike to be the same

But if it's just a toy then it'll be good
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[nc30 chick]

My mate rides one of these and they sound awesome! I sat behind her on a rideout and i felt the ground vibrate They are awesome bikes and after my hubby had a go on it he loved it. He says they are very smooth and not jerky like a sports bike but the power delivery is much smoother.
If I could reach the floor on it then I would love one
Red's the best though

[BLOFLY 636]

cool thats a good start I don't get the "RIDE" magazine hear in Australia and the small tank range shouldn't be a problem she just wants it to sound like a TL1000S with pipes!
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Those bloody footpegs......they ought to do away with em!

[Korn]

Very fun bike, will wheelie for miles

Unless you're planning on using it to commute or something the tank range isn't a problem, the grin factor more than makes up for it. Great bikes, wish mine hadn't been nicked...
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[Rob W]

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Coz everyone knows Hondas are better.

Plus We've all heard about the frames breaking/other bits falling off on the TL-S. And the "cak" handling etc.

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[EuropeanNC30R...]

They're unbelievably cheap here at the moment, shame about the pitiful fuel consumption

[stevo as b4]

I reckon both bikes need some sorting for fast road use and trackdays, but there's little wrong with either TBH! Ive ridden a Storm once and found it was a giggle, and the sound is cool too! I wouldnt want to call it, but the Build quality is better on the Honda, but not by that much, and its arguably nicer looking? The TL has a bad boy repuatation and that puts alot of people off, but either bike with a few £££'s spent on suspension work, could be great! The TL seems rare compared to the Storm, so maybe if you want to be different its the one to have? I would say the TLS is a much better bike than the bulbous later TLR though!