The color is way off in the photo, it's a blood red almost
Actually it's called Italian Red (R157) and is/was used on VFR's for years and thus is often called VFR red.
I've had two superhawks and one RC51 and found the hawks to be a more fun streetbike. Range was about the same on all of them but I pioneered an easy solution: VFR tank mod.
Alternative front end suggestion: cbr600F4i forks/triples. Sure they aren't as "hot" looking as USD units but they can be found dirt cheap and you still get both compression/rebound adjustments and stiffness (43mm). Depending on weight, you might need springs.
100% bolt on and only slightly shorter than the stockers. USD solutions are shorter still and can have clearance issues with the side radiator hose routings.
You can still use the superhawk wheel and rotors too further reducing costs. Another plus: RC calipers will bolt on if you have spares but the F4i units are fine and much better than the stockers. 1999 F4 (not F4i) red fender is a correct R157 match.
I don't have a pic on my photobucket site of them installed but here's one with RC51 micron pipes (not a bolt on):
I recently sourced another F4i front end for my custom VFR and found the market very favorable for patient buyers. :twocents
If an $1800 deal popped up in my neighborhood, I probably have superhawk #3. Join
SuperHawk Forum if you haven't. When looking for additional forums, I joined speedzilla but that forum was much more active and informative.
Have fun, it's a sweet bike.
