Honda CBF 1000

You will probably agree with us that among the technical data of a motorcycle like us, you first look at how much power the engine has, then how much it weighs, and so on. Of course, since we are all greater or lesser "speed addicts" who at least occasionally want to "correct" strong acceleration and adrenaline on some pleasant winding road with good asphalt. That's all. ... the engine has 98 horsepower. ... hmm, well yeah, maybe more, at least 130 or 150 so that the engine can do well from 100 mph to two hundred. Is a little less than 100 horses enough?

If we hadn't tested the new Honda CBF 1000, we probably would have thought the same way today, but we would have lived by mistake!

Don't get me wrong, we still believe that the more horses the better, but not in every engine. For a supercar like the Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade, 172 are needed because on the fast-paced plains around the racetrack speed increases by over 260 kilometers per hour and every hobby counts.

But the road is another song. The engine must have enough flexibility and power in the low rev range so that the ride can be smooth and relaxed, without jitters at high revs. The latter is the right recipe given the increasingly heavy traffic and harsh fines. Honda has clearly separated these two bikes (CBR 1000 RR and CBF 1000), which have roughly the same engine but end up with completely different types of riders. Motorcyclists with sporting ambitions have the Fireblade at their disposal and will enjoy racing endlessly (this supercar also feels very good on the road). Those who do not like to spin the bike in corners or chase speed records can choose the CBF 1000.

Thanks to the huge success of the small CBF 600, which was well received at home and abroad and became synonymous with a highly useful motorcycle that could be driven by a woman or a less experienced rider, Honda did not go beyond technical sketches and plans. this motorcycle was introduced two years ago. The frame was only further reinforced and adapted for the larger, heavier and more powerful liter engine, which is otherwise used in the latest generation Hondo CBR 1000 RR Fireblade. With the right treatment, they "polished" 70 horsepower and gave it a strong torque of 97 Nm in the low and mid range, which significantly increases its ease of use both in everyday driving and on trips when the motorcycle is fully loaded.

The CBF 1000 is equipped with an even more powerful suspension that provides an excellent compromise between comfort and sportiness for excellent roadholding, both on the road and in corners. The motorcycle follows the established line neatly and obediently and does not cause annoying vibrations or loss of wheel traction, even when driving over bumps.

Driving well-being is also ensured by Honda's method of adjusting the rider's position on a "fit" motorcycle, which was first used on the CBF 600. To be more precise, no matter your height, you will be sitting comfortably on this Honda. In particular, the motorcycle provides for seat height adjustment (three heights: standard, increase or decrease by 1 centimeter), adjustment of the steering wheel using adjustable brackets (when turning 5 °, the steering wheel moves one centimeter forward) and wind protection adjustment. If you want more, just raise (there are two positions) the windshield.

The good thing about all this is that these things actually work, too, and are not just a bunch of letters and numbers on a piece of paper. We can write about the position of the seat, that it is perfect (the seat is also great), and about the wind protection, that it does its job perfectly (we had the windshield in the highest position). A passenger who has two side handles for a safer and more worry-free ride will sit very well too.

The CBF 1000 is not a supercar, but it has powerful brakes that blend in with the bike's character. We have driven versions without ABS, and the brakes are to be commended. If your finances permit, we recommend a motorcycle with ABS, as Honda ABS has been tested several times in our tests, and the markup itself is not too salty. The brake lever is good to the touch, so the braking power is accurately measured. Since the brakes are not overly aggressive, braking is not stressful even when driving fast.

Despite the compromise they have had to make, Honda does not disappoint as it does a great job even when the adrenaline rush rises. Above the comfortable and most "flexible" range of 3.000 to 5.000 rpm, where the engine hums pleasantly on the muted bass of a four-cylinder engine, at 8.000 rpm it emits a sporty and not at all soft sound from the twin tailpipe. He reveals that he is not a greedy kitten by climbing on the rear wheel. That being said, you may need just a pair of Akrapovic tailpipes for a sportier look and sound that will also pair well with the accessories (sports package) that Honda is offering for this bike at an additional cost.

With precision workmanship, quality components and everything it can do, the 2 049.000 SIT is more than a fair price for such a good bike. Without a doubt, CBF 1000 is worth every tolar!

Test car price: 2.049.000 seats

Technical information

engine: 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 998cc, 3hp at 98 rpm, 8.000 Nm at 97 rpm, electronic fuel injection

Energy transfer: 6-speed gearbox, chain

Frame: single tubular steel

Suspension: classic telescopic fork at the front, single shock at the rear with adjustable spring preload

Tires: before 120/70 R17, rear 160/60 R17

brakes: front 2 spools 296 mm, rear 1 spool 240

Wheelbase: 1.483 mm

Seat height from ground: 795 mm (+/- 15 mm)

Fuel tank (* consumption per 100 km - road, highway, city): 19 L (6 L)

Weight with full fuel tank: 242 kg

Basic Regular Maintenance Cost: 20.000 seats

Guarantee: two years without mileage limitation

Representative: Motocentr AS Domžale, Blatnica 3a, Trzin, tel: [phone]

We praise

price

motor (torque - flexibility)

undemanding to driving

utility

adjustable driving position

We scold

some transient vibrations at 5.300 rpm

text: Petr Kavchich

photo: Алеш Павлетич