Newest member of the ‘CB’ motorbike lineup is the 2026 Honda CB1000F retro bare. Drawing inspiration from the CB750F racing motorbike ridden by Freddie Spencer, the CB1000F is a part of a Honda massive displacement inline-four lineage going again to the 1968 (launched as a 1969 mannequin) CB750F.
Carrying a distinctly Honda retro styling, the CB1000F sports activities a single spherical headlamp flanked by twin horns, and the normal megaphone silencer. That is additional carried over with the signature CB-F design, with a connecting line flowing from the tank, by the aspect covers and seat into the rear cowl.
On the CB1000F is the vaunted Honda inline-four cylinder, this unit taken from the CBR1000RR Fireblade, suitably fettled to replicate obligation as a road-going bare sports activities. With revised camshafts and exhaust and inlet valve timing, the CB1000F will get 122 hp at 9,000 rpm with a most torque of 8,000 rpm, delivering energy throughout the rev vary.
The digital driving suite for the CB1000F is powered by a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) giving Cornering ABS. Using aids embody three driving modes and twuuser selectable modes, controlling energy, engine braking traction management and wheelie management.
Dealing with for the CB1000F is introduced up-to-date with the set up pf 41 mm diameter Showa SFF upside-down entrance forks whereas a Showa adjustable monoshock is fitted to the Honda Professional-Hyperlink rear suspension linkage. Braking the entrance wheel is finished with twin 310 mm diameter brake discs with radial-mount 4 piston brake callipers.
Using data is displayed on a five-inch TF-LCD panel with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. Capabilities on the CB1000F are managed utilizing a joystick on the left handlebar pod whereas a Sensible Key system permits for keyless operation.
As a part of Honda’s international initiative to cut back consumption of assets and enhance recycling, the CB1000F’s rear fenders and seat base are constructed from pre-consumer recycled PP (Polypropylene). There are three color choices for the CB1000F in 2026, Wolf Silver Metallic with both Blue or Gray stripes, and Graphite Black with Pink stripe.