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Honda CBR 1000F

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Make Model

Honda CBR 1000F

Year

1996

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

998 cc / 60.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Induction

4x 38mm Keihin  carburetors

Ignition 

CDI 
Starting Electric

Max Power

132 hp / 96.2 kW @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque

104 Nm / 76.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiple discs

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Frame Steel, Single cradle frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic air assisted and ant-dive.

Rear Suspension

Pro-link monoshock. 6-way preload. 3-way rebound damping adjust

Front Brakes

2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre

120/70-17

Rear Tyre

170/60-17
Rake 27°
Trail 110 mm / 4.3 in
Wheelbase 1500 mm / 59.0  in
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7 in

Dry Weight

232 kg / 511.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

21 Litres / 5.5 gal

Consumption Average

15.6 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0

13.0 m / 35.6 m

Standing ¼ Mile  

10.7 sec / 206 km/h

Top Speed

264.2 km/h
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Before the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird appeared in 1996, the CBR1000F was Honda's fast sports tourer. When the CBR1000 first appeared in 1987, alongside its smaller 600cc sibling, it was one of the fastest, most accomplished machines available, and later versions had even better performance and handling.

A turbine-smooth inline-four cylinder engine provides good straight-line performance, up to and beyond 260km/h (160mph), while remaining impressively civil at more moderate speeds. An unremarkable, 16-valve inline-four design, its smoothness and flexibility are its trump cards, although it lacks outright top-end power compared to more recent large-capacity motors.

 

The chassis, while overweight and soft by modern standards, is very capable, offering extremely stable handling at motorway speeds. The relaxed steering geometry and large mass do mean that the big CBR steers rather slowly though, so it's not at its best on twisty back roads or race tracks.

 

The CBR1000F is suitable for high-speed two-up touring, helped by its all-enveloping bodywork. The broad screen guides wind round the rider, and a deeply-padded comfortable dual seat gives ample accommodation for rider and pillion.

 

The CBR1000 was the first Honda to feature the firm's Dual-CBS linked brakes. This system uses an arrangement of slave cylinders, linkages and valves to link the front and rear brake circuits to provide improved stopping performance. Pulling the brake lever on the handlebars operates two of the three pistons on each front caliper, and one of the three pistons in the rear caliper. Pushing the foot brake pedal operates the remaining piston in the front calipers, and the two remaining pistons in the rear caliper. While the system works well, some advanced riders complain that it removes ultimate braking control from the rider.

The CBR 1000 was discontinued in 1999, the Super Blackbird having largely replaced it at the top of Honda's fast sports touring range.