Sun Nov 3 09:54:47 1996
- Message No. 139
From: pbcrane@juno.com (Peter B Crane)
Subject: Insight on a new XRV?
I assume that most of the list members are diehard enduro fans and may
not be aware of the new developments from the Honda camp, so I will throw
in my two-cents worth of insight on a potential
As you may know, Honda has developed a new V-twin motorcycle for the
sport touring consumers called the VTR1000 "Firestorm".
It is powered by an all-new 996cc 90-degree V-twin that churns out a
claimed 109 horsepower at 10,000 R.P.M. and 92 foot-pounds of torque at
7250 R.P.M.!!! That's as much torque as the new CBR1000XX "Blackbird"
More info for the "Gearheads" out there:
A single 48mm flat-slide CV carburetor feeds each 98x66mm cylinder (a
future model will probably have Fuel Injection) through four-valve heads
and twin chain-driven cams. More techno details are available as they go
on and on.....
Honda seems to be jumping back into the V-twin market as they realize how
much the public likes them. AT riders have known this all along. Just
look at how much people are willing to spend on a Ducati.
Honda likes to share its parts inventory among its model line when
possible and I could see them taking the foundation for a new XRV right
off the parts shelf. This would easily smoke any competition the AT
might have, no?
Well, take it or leave it. That's my $0.02 worth
-Pete
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