We netted a best of 32.4 mpg. Unique side-mounted radiators allow the VTR to strike a very compact and slim profile. Note the small oil cooler mounted between the radiators above the front cylinder head. The VTR's design utilizes the low pressure created by wind passing over the outer surface of the fairing to draw air through from the high pressure zone inside. At low speeds, a large right-side fan blows air over that radiator for cooling.
Instrumentation is clean and simple.
The white-faced tach and temp gauge are very legible and easy to read even at night. Note low fuel warning lamp in tach face - you'll see this light up often. Cockpit is also simple and purposeful. Note spring preload and ten-position rebound damping adjusters on top of fork. Dual floating 296mm front discs are clamped by four-piston Nissin calipers similar to those used on the RC45 road bike.