Honda announces new member to the CBF1000 family
Honda is pleased to introduce a stylish new member of the popular CBF1000 family – the CBF1000F – to further its motorcycle line-up this autumn.
Originally designed and launched in 2006 as a superb all-round machine for riders who wanted performance, reliability, capability and, all at a reasonable cost, the CBF1000 soon won a legion of fans. They appreciated the machine’s high specification, robustness, ability to mould itself to the rider’s proportions and provide manageable handling for riders with a variety of experience.
This latest addition to the family gives this unrivalled versatility a stylish new edge, giving the look of this new model a more compact, sporty feel, while keeping all the attributes that continue to make the CBF1000 family a huge success.
The new CBF1000F features a sporty, single exhaust end-can to its 998cc Fireblade-derived motor, which again is tuned for torque, but features slightly higher compression ratio to the existing CBF1000 range and around 10bhp more. Despite this increased power, Honda’s frugal PGM-FI system makes the CBF1000F 7% more fuel-efficient. The 1000F also utilises a new aluminium frame, replacing the steel original, which with improved suspension and adjustability, delivers even better handling and lighter weight. In addition, Honda’s revolutionary Combined ABS (C-ABS) system further enhances the machine’s safety and performance.
The sporty edge to the CBF1000F continues in the styling with a racier, slimmer look to the half-fairing and a sporty new dash layout. This includes a large, central analogue rev-counter and digital speedometer along with practical touches such as dual trip meters and fuel gauge, which also shows both real-time and average fuel consumption. Sporty can still mean comfy, as the CBF1000F features a four-position windscreen, three-position seat and adjustable handlebars.
The current range includes the CBF1000 model available in both standard and ABS versions priced at £7,075 and £7,575 (OTR) respectively, with the CBF1000GT, which features fairing lowers and a three-box luggage system, priced at £8,425 (OTR). The new CBF1000F will also come with a host of genuine Honda accessories available, including luggage, heated grips, alarm and U-lock. It will be available in four new colours – Pearl Nightstar Black, Quasar Silver Metallic, Pearl Cool White and Pearl Amber Yellow - all finished-off with cool black-finished engine covers and six-spoke wheels. The price of the CBF1000F is anticipated to be around £9,000, with further details of its Autumn launch date, price and service packages to be announced closer to that time.
To book a test ride of the CBF1000F in the autumn, or for further information about Honda’s great range of scooters and motorcycles, genuine parts, accessories, latest offers and forthcoming events, visit your local Honda Motorcycle dealer who can be found using the ‘Dealer Search’ facility within the motorcycles section of honda.co.uk.