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The VTR1000F was introduced in 1997 using an all new 90-degree V-twin engine and a HMAS (Honda Multi-Action System) fork and shock. The bike also ushered in several new design concepts for Honda such as the semi-pivotless frame, where the engine is a stressed member with the swingarm bolted directly to it.
The RC51 was designed as the motorcycle to be used by Honda's racing teams in the Superbike World Championship. [5] The 2000–2001 models are designated SP1, while the 2002–2006 models are designated SP2 (the latter having updated fuel injection and suspension systems).
Two very different Honda motorcycles are commonly referred to as the Superhawk in various parts of the world. The Honda CB77 Superhawk was a 305 cc, 28 horsepower (21 kW) parallel twin made in the '60s. The Honda VTR1000F Superhawk was a 996 cc, 100 horsepower (75 kW) V-twin introduced in the '90s.
Motorcycles with a V-twin engine mounted with its crankshaft mounted in line with the frame, e.g. the Honda CX series, are said to have "transverse" engines, [1] [2] while motorcycles with a V-twin mounted with its crankshaft mounted perpendicular to the frame, e.g. most Harley-Davidsons, are said to have "longitudinal" engines.
The Honda VT series comprises motorbikes with two-cylinder V engines. More sporting V engined bikes are given " VTR " model numbers. Four-cylinder V-engined Hondas are designated VF or VFRs , while Honda motorbikes with inline engines mostly belong to the CB and CBR series.
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1993-1999 Honda Fourtrax 300EX; 1986-1989 Honda Fourtrax 350/Foreman 350 (Honda's first four-wheel-drive ATV) 2000-2015 Honda Rancher 350; 1999-2016 Honda Fourtrax 400EX/400X; 1995-2004 Honda Foreman 400; 2016–present Honda Rancher 420; 1998-2004 Honda Foreman 450S/450ES; 2004-2014 Honda TRX450R; 2005-2019 Honda Foreman 500/Foreman Rubicon 500
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