Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Honda Vfr800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm vs Honda Vfr800. Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Vfr800: 107 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
Honda Vfr800
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
107 hp @ 10,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
88 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtr1000 Firestorm
8.0/10
"A brilliant V-twin that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Glorious V-twin character
+Sharp, adjustable chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Rear shock always needs work
−Thirsty at 40mpg
−Neglected examples everywhere
Honda Vfr800
8.5/10
"The ultimate all-rounder — if you buy a properly maintained example."
Pros
+Legendary V4 engine character
+Outstanding long-distance capability
+Exceptional chassis balance
Cons
−VTEC issues if neglected
−Rectifier-regulator reliability concerns
−Heavy for its displacement
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