Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1998 Honda Superhawk VTR1000F. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Sold between 1997 and 2005, the SuperHawk was sometimes in the shadow of the RC51. But if you were looking for a sporty street bike and not a trackday machine, it was an excellent choice that won a Cycle World Ten Best award and a “Sweet 16” (yes, with 16 challengers) Open Class sportbike comparison in 1997. It “was a sportbike you could ride all day without needing a six-pack of ibuprofen and a weekly appointment with your chiropractor.”
The 996cc 90-degree V-Twin produced about 100 horsepower and was great for street usage. Owners love the sound of the motor, spotless fueling (from the largest carbs Honda ever put on a street bike), reasonable ergonomics, and the Honda build quality. The only real complaint was fuel mileage, which can dip into the 20s if you’ve having too much fun.
Manufactured November, 1997, this example is VIN: JH2SC3619WM000671, engine # SC36E201741. The seller is one of Iconic’s very own, Olly! He acquired the bike post-auction through a listing here on Iconic Motorbikes, as his daily rider — a Kawasaki ZRX1200R – was totalled. He’s since acquired another ZRX, so he’s letting this one go to a new home!
The odometer shows 43,064 miles.
Maintenance:
During his ownership, Olly replaced the oil and oil filter as well as the chain and sprocket.
In preparation for the listing, our service department perform a safety inspection. They note the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Tire Years – Front: 3719; Rear: 0117
Tire % – Front: 60%; Rear: 90%
Tire Pressure – Front: 36PSI; Rear: 38PSI
Brake % – Front: 50%; Rear: 35%
Front Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, Under 1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, Under 1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: Ok, Under 1.5% Moisture
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: Ok
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Fork: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Final Drive: Ok
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.57V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.59V
Test Ride: 1 Mile, unit operates as designed
Notes:
-Erion slip on exhaust
-Small blemishes on side fairings, RH of fuel tank
Modifications:
Erion Racing slip-on exhaust.
Heli-bars.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tires with date codes of 0117 and 3719.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through April 2025.
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