Terry Joslin

Honda introduced the VTR1000 SP-1 for the 2000 World Superbike Championship to challenge Ducati, offering a 999cc V-twin producing up to 170 bhp in full race trim.

In UK racing, the Paul Bird-run Vimto team fielded riders including Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness, achieving TT success after HRC upgrades, with extensive race-kit modifications improving performance, weight and chassis setup.