Honda CBF1000/A

As the next step in Honda's 'Just Fit' programme the new CBF1000 was created. Following on from the CBF600 the new Honda CBF 1000 is a basic all-round motorcycle, easy to ride and fun to be with. Honda's idea was to make the CBF 1000 an exhilarating, but not overwhelming motorcycle that provides immense satisfaction however and wherever you ride it.

The CBF 1000 is great for daily street riding to sporty blasts up the hills to even a bit of light touring with a friend along for the ride and as part of the 'Just fit' programme this motorcycles proportions aren't overwhelming. It's some what compact and easy to throw your leg over with a balance of size and weight that promotes confidence and control in all riding situations.

But what did Honda do for an engine? Light and sporty in looks the new CBF1000's power plant has been developed around the new 2006 CBR1000RR's high-powered, race winning engine. The Honda development team focused on the very latest generation Fireblade engine and then took it in a radically different direction.

The new CBF1000 is a fun machine that offers a strong feeling of roll-on acceleration combined with a more relaxed riding position and easy all-round handling. But don't be fooled, Honda have ensured that a certain degree of sporty behaviour and barely concealed savagery is on tap to keep things interesting.

Due to its huge 998cc engine Honda has ensured that the Honda CBF1000 has been fitted with an effective braking system. The standard model is fitted with powerful triple-disk brakes with high-performance opposed 2-piston front callipers, the CBF will also be made available in a deluxe edition with a full complement of Combined Antilock Brake Systems for the ultimate in braking control and confidence.

The new CBF1000 has many other features including:

Aerodynamic Half Fairing
Its compact yet wide-coverage frame-mounted half-fairing accentuates its excitingly sporty look of performance while providing excellent protection against the wind and elements at speed.

Integrated Instrument Panel
Behind the windscreen is the CBF1000's cleanly appointed cockpit which presents a stylish form of an integrated one-piece instrument panel. It boasts large, fully electronic dials that provide a highly accurate indication of performance parameters and a liquid crystal display of odometer and dual trip readouts.

Three-Position Adjustable Seat
The 3-position height-adjustable seat is one of the CBF1000's most important 'Just Fit' feature, pioneered on the prestigious sport ST1300 Pan-European. This new innovation allows a much wider range of riders to custom-fit the CBF to their own body heights and riding needs. The seat height can be adjusted, it can be raised or lowered 15mm from its 795mm-high central position.

2-Position Adjustable Windscreen
The CBF1000 also features a 2-position adjustable windscreen which can be raised an extra 40mm in height to provide extra wind protection for taller riders.

Maximised Torque
Honda paid careful attention to the litre displacement powerplant's overall balance of performance and modifications were made to cylinder head porting, ignition timing and other fundamental factors in order to lower its power and torque peaks in the powerband by a few thousand rpms. Simultaneously, work was carried out to provide a large boost in these figures right in the heart of the engine's low-to-midrange powerband, where they can be most effectively used and fully enjoyed by most riders.

Optimised Fuel Injection System
A PGM-F1 fuel injection system that enhances high speed performance

Twin Exhausts
Equipped with the latest HEC3 oxygen sensing low-emissions catalytic converter

High-Performance Suspension Components
To maximise riding ease and control for a wide range of riders

Combined ABS Version also Available

Accessories available for the CBF1000

• 35- and 45-litre top box
• 29L Panniers
• Inner bags with convenient carrying straps
• Removable 13-litre magnetic tank
• Wind-deflecting knuckle protectors
• Heated hand grips ensure hands stay warm during cold weather
• Silver rear wheel hugger gives the CBF a more classy look
• Easy-to-mount rear seat cowl
• Carbon fibre top bridge cover, fuel cap cover and matching tank pad.
• Colour-matched crankcase cover
• Motion and vibration-sensitive anti-theft AVERTO alarm system
• Sturdy U-lock designed to fit easily under the locking pillion seat.
• Full-coverage motorcycle cover
• Set of classily designed luxury covers

For a review on the new Honda CBF1000 or for more information look at the Honda website as www.honda.co.uk

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