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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 | 
			
				| Years: | 2001 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 63.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection PGM-FI with two injectors per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 10.7 kgf-m / 105 Nm @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Hydraulic clutch | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43mm inverted cartridge-type fork with adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping, | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with gas-charged integrated remote reservoir damper offering adjustable preload, and compression and rebound damping, | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1409 mm / 55.5 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 813 mm / 32.0 jn | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 196 kg. / 432 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 3.8 gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 17.5 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.7 sec / 210 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 275 km/h |