The Honda CBF1000 is a sport touring motorcycle, part of the CBF series produced from 2006 to 2018. It is powered by a 998 cc inline four based on the CBR1000RR Fireblade engine and built by Honda Italia Industriale, first becoming available in March 2006 mainly for the European market.
Honda CBF1000 at a glance
| Maker | Honda Italia Industriale |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2018 |
| Class | sport tourer |
| Engine | 998 cc inline four, based on the CBR1000RR |
| Frame | steel, based on the CBF600 (aluminium from 2010) |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI |
| ABS | optional |
| Fairing | combined half-fairing, standard |
| Adjustable | handlebars, seat height and screen height |
| GT version | lower fairing, panniers and top box |
| CBF1000F | new design from 2010 |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the CBF1000.
History of the Honda CBF1000
A softer Fireblade
The CBF1000 was first available in March 2006, produced mainly for Europe. Its chief designer, Ishu Akari, targeted riders over 30 who wanted smooth, progressive acceleration with a relaxed riding position and easy handling. Compared with the high-revving CBR1000RR engine, the CBF1000 has a more level power delivery suited to touring and to relatively inexperienced riders: peak power and torque are lower, but power and torque are higher in the lower rev range.
Practical equipment
The bike has programmed fuel injection, an optional anti-lock braking system and a standard combined half-fairing. Handlebars, seat height and screen height are adjustable. The CBF1000GT version adds a full lower fairing, panniers and a top box.
The 2010 CBF1000F
A new design released in 2010 brought an aluminium frame instead of steel, a four-into-one exhaust replacing the original four-into-two, new digital instrument panels and a redesigned fairing and screen. Power increased while weight and fuel consumption fell.
Design and features
- Fireblade-derived engine: 998 cc tuned for mid-range rather than peak power.
- Adjustable ergonomics: bars, seat and screen height all adjust.
- GT pack: lower fairing, panniers and top box.
- Aluminium frame from 2010: lighter and stiffer than the original steel chassis.
Honda CBF1000 versions
- CBF1000 (2006): steel frame and four-into-two exhaust.
- CBF1000GT: touring pack with luggage and lower fairing.
- CBF1000F (2010): aluminium frame, four-into-one exhaust, more power.
The CBF1000 is the touring relative of the CBR1000RR and sits between the CBF125 and the VFR800. More Hondas are in the Honda collection.
Sources
- Honda CBF1000, English Wikipedia: production, engine, equipment, CBF1000F
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