Honda VTR1000F Firestorm
110 hp, 995 cc, 209 kg1997 - 2000
Honda CB400SF
53 hp, 399 cc, 195 kg2008 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineHonda VTR1000F FirestormHonda CB400SF
Engine codeNC42E
Displacement995 cc399 cc
Max power110 hp (@80 RPM)53 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque97 Nm (@7 000 RPM)38 Nm (@9 500 RPM)
Redline9 600 RPM13 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 400 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC V-twinDOHC Inline-4
Compression9.40:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.90 litre3.80 litre
Spark plug typeNGK DPR9EVX-9NKG CR8EH9, DENSO U24FER9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves816
Bore98.0 mm55.0 mm
Stroke66.0 mm42.0 mm
Throttle bore48.0 mm
Weight to power1.90 kg/hp3.68 kg/hp
Power to weight526 hp/Ton271 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 10Ah12V - 8.6Ah
GearboxHonda VTR1000F FirestormHonda CB400SF
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6812.171
Final drive2.5622.933
1. gear2.733 (97 km/h)3.307 (73 km/h)
2. gear1.812 (146 km/h)2.294 (105 km/h)
3. gear1.428 (185 km/h)1.75 (137 km/h)
4. gear1.206 (219 km/h)1.421 (169 km/h)
5. gear1.08 (245 km/h)1.24 (194 km/h)
6. gear0.961 (275 km/h)1.13 (212 km/h)
ChasisHonda VTR1000F FirestormHonda CB400SF
Frame typeAluminium twin-sparTubular steel, double cradle
Front susp.41mm fork, 109.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Mono shock,124.00 mm travel