Motorcycle specifications HondaCBF 1000 2010 A gentle monster?

damned! A big 600 CBF... It's a bit simplistic, but it's certainly the first thought that comes to mind when you discover the 1000 CBF. And how could it be otherwise? The 1000 uses the same concept, the same plastic, the same look and the same technical solutions.

with this machine, Honda is virtually sailing against the tide of the competition. The BMW K 1200 R, the Benelli 1130 TnT, the Yamaha FZ1, the Kawasaki Z 1000, the Ducati S4R, the MV-Agusta 910 Brutale, etc. are all machines with a strong, fiery personality. - The winged manufacturer has chosen to "develop a simple, versatile machine accessible to all, in the image of the CBF 600", according to the press kit. In other words, a good motorcycle with a big engine, but one that doesn't overexaggerate or impress.

in this spirit, the design of the 1000 CBF is both simple and elegant, with soothing contours and big, mischievous eyes. For lack of sex appeal, it inspires serenity and quiet strength. Its half fairing, stylistically very similar to the 600 version, is equipped with a 2-position, 40 mm adjustable bubble. Protection is announced as being of the highest level. There's a lot of GT in this roadster, which also features a 3-height adjustable seat and handlebars that can be adjusted by more or less 10 mm.

there's no innovation on the chassis side, except that the "mono-backbone" frame type seems to be becoming the standard for Honda roadsters. After first appearing on the Hornet 600 and 900, then on the CB 500 and 600, this structure has now colonized the CBF 1000. Consisting of a main steel beam to which the engine is anchored as a stiffening element, this element plays an important role in the compactness of this machine, its dimensions being very close to those of the CBF 600.
The fashion for oversized peripherals has not reached this big roadster. No 50 mm inverted forks or tires as wide as car wheels. The CBF is equipped with a conventional fork 41 mm in diameter, a steel swingarm, a pro-link H.M.A.S shock absorber, and very reasonably sized tires: 120 at the front and 160 at the rear. It doesn't look like much, but it's still agile and wallet-friendly. Braking is also quite standard, except on the "Deluxe" version of the CBF - when it comes with ABS and CBS.

What kind of mill does a roadster need these days? Yes, a hypersport mill. The Z 1000 borrowed the ZX-9R 's re-bored block and produced almost 140 hp; the Yamaha FZ1 got the R1 's boiler and announced 150 hp; the CBF 1000 got the CBR Fireblade 's 4-cylinder and announced... 100 hp. Honda has chosen to significantly reduce power (-40% watts) in favor of torque and feel at low and mid-range speeds. It's not stupid to offer only 100 hp, because who can really boast of being able to exploit all the power available on today's machines... vast debate! Will the market follow?
To make power and torque available sooner, the 998 cm3 has undergone a series of modifications. These mainly concerned the following elements: reduced diameter intake and exhaust ducts, modified ignition timing, transferred second injector rail, new air control valve.... and various other improvements, giving us a torque of 9.8 mkg at 6,500 rpm. The CBR 1000 RR delivers torque 2,000 rpm higher, but at 11.7 mkg...
Constructed from stainless steel, the dual exhaust system contains a number of anti-pollution components that enable the CBF 1000 to pass Euro 3 standards, without compromising performance.

is this a tactical or dangerous choice by Honda for its big roadster? If many have been waiting for a Hornet 1000, it's not without reason. In the face of the new FZ1 and other muscular roadsters, the decision to develop a machine that "fits the bill" is a wise one. From the point of view of use, no doubt. But as we've long known, motorcycling is a matter of passion, not reason...

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