Well-equipped, powerful engine, comfortable seats - Honda's latest tourer, the CBF1000F, is the latest in a long pedigree of cruiser/commuter machines.
ENGINE
Type: Four-cylinder transverse
Displacement (cc): 998
Fuel supply system: Fuel-injection
Max power 79kW @ 9000rpm
Max torque: 96Nm @ 6500rpm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 75/56.5
Fuel type: Petrol
TRANSMISSION
Type: Six-speed sequential
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 252km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.4 litres/100km (combined)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length x width x height (mm): 2210 x 780 x 1220
Wheelbase 1495mm:
Minimum ground clearance: 135mm
CAPACITIES
Passengers: 2
Fuel tank: 20 litres
Max carrying weight: 195kg
STEERING
Type: Handlebars
Minimum turning radius: 2.9m
BRAKES
Front: Twin discs, twin callipers
Rear: Single disc, single calliper
SUSPENSION
Front: 41mm telescopic fork with adjustable spring, 120mm stroke
Rear: Gas-charged damper and adjustable spring, 120mm axle stroke
WHEELS & TYRES
Wheels: Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres: Front 120/70ZR17, rear 160/60ZR17
PRICE: R90 000
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ENGINE
Type: Four-cylinder transverse
Displacement (cc): 998
Fuel supply system: Fuel-injection
Max power 79kW @ 9000rpm
Max torque: 96Nm @ 6500rpm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 75/56.5
Fuel type: Petrol
TRANSMISSION
Type: Six-speed sequential
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 252km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.4 litres/100km (combined)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length x width x height (mm): 2210 x 780 x 1220
Wheelbase 1495mm:
Minimum ground clearance: 135mm
CAPACITIES
Passengers: 2
Fuel tank: 20 litres
Max carrying weight: 195kg
STEERING
Type: Handlebars
Minimum turning radius: 2.9m
BRAKES
Front: Twin discs, twin callipers
Rear: Single disc, single calliper
SUSPENSION
Front: 41mm telescopic fork with adjustable spring, 120mm stroke
Rear: Gas-charged damper and adjustable spring, 120mm axle stroke
WHEELS & TYRES
Wheels: Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres: Front 120/70ZR17, rear 160/60ZR17
PRICE: R90 000
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