Honda CBF 1000FA

Make Model
Honda CBF 1000FA

Year
2011

Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.

Capacity
998
Bore x Stroke 75 x 56,5 mm
Compression Ratio 11.2;1

Induction
PGM-FI, 36mm Throttle Bore

Ignition / Starting
Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance / electric
Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Max Power
79 KW @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque
96 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Transmission / Drive
6 Speed / chain
Gear Ratio 1st 1 2.643 / 2nd 1.833 / 3rd 1.500 / 4th 1.318 / 5th 1.175 / 6th 1.074
Frame Type Mono-backbone; cast aluminium

Front Suspension
41mm free valve-type telescopic fork and adjustable spring; 120mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension
Gas-charged HMAS damper and adjustable spring and rebound; 120mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes
2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers, floating rotors, sintered metal pads ( and ABS)

Rear Brakes
Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper, sintered metal pads (and ABS)

Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre
160/70 ZR17
Seat Height 795mm (±15mm)

Dry-Weight
245kg (F: 120kg; R: 125kg)

Fuel Capacity
20 Litres

Produced by Honda subsidiary Honda Italia Industriale S.P.A. (Italy), the CBF1000 motorcycle was orignally released in the European markets.

The CBF1000, in which the CBF1000 FA is based, has been around since 2006, giving riders performance and reliability that was easy on a motorcyclist's wallet.

These reasons brought additional success to the CBF1000, and the newer version, the CBF1000FA, offers "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 CBF 1000 family a huge success."

The motor, which is a 998cc Fireblade (CBR1000) derived engine, now features slightly higher compression ratio and about 10 more horsepower.

The motorcycle also features a sporty, single-exhaust end-can. Honda UK says despite this increased power, Honda's frugal PGM-FI system makes the CBF1000FA motorcycle still more fuel-efficient.

As for chassis improvements, the original steel motorcycle frame was replaced by a aluminum unit. Suspension has been improved, and combined with the new aluminum frame, the CBR1000FA motorcycle has better handling and lighter weight.

In addition, Honda's reputed Combined ABS (C-ABS) system is equipped as standard on the UK's CBF1000F motorcycle to further enhance the machine's safety and performance.

In the appearance department, the CBF1000FA features a "racier, slimmer" look to the half-fairing, and also a new dash layout.

The layout includes a large, central analog 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 CBF1000FA motorcycle features a four-position windscreen, three-position seat and adjustable handlebars, as well as six-spoke wheels, Honda UK says.

The current range includes the CBF1000 model, available in both standard and ABS versions priced at £7,075 ($10,612.50 USD) and £7,575 ($11,362.5) (OTR) respectively, with the CBF1000GT motorcycle, which features fairing lowers and a three-box luggage system, priced at £8,425 (OTR).

The new CBF1000FA is available in two colors: Pearl Nightstar Black and Pearl Cool White, and can be even further enhanced with a host of genuine Honda accessories including luggage (top box and panniers both in two size options), heated grips, engine/casing covers, alarm, outdoor cover, U-lock, tank pad and center stand.