Honda CBF1000 (2006-current)

GREAT BIKE, BUT MY BIKE HAS A WOBBLE WHEN YOU SHUT OFF THE THROTTLE FROM 90/100 KPH & ALSO WHILE 40 MINUTES OF RIDING AT CRUISING SPEED MY HAND'S ARE NUMB, HONDA THIS IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. !! HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THESE 2 PROBLEM,S ? IF SO WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO FIX THEM. THIS IS HONDA'S ANSWER TO MY PROBLEM'S.... We can advise that all "in-line" 4 cylinder motorcycles will exhibit a small amount of engine vibrations throughout the bike. it is not uncommon for these vibrations to become more noticeable to the rider over a long trip when travelling at a constant speed. SO THAT'S IT FROM HONDA, I HAVE TO PUT UP WITH IT.

I did 7000 miles in the year that I had one. It was very reliable, with good all round performance. Loads of bottom end grunt made overtaking quick and safe without having to play tunes on the gearbox. I don't agree with MCN's fuel consumption figures I was constantly getting more than 11 miles per litre which gives a potential near 200 miles from the 18 litre tank. I found the weight a bit intimidating when moving the bike around by hand but did not notice the weight when on the move, in fact the handling is very light and easy. Up till now this has been the best bike that I have ever owned. A look at the CBF1000 (Biffer) web site will show you just how contented with this model owners are.

The CBF 1000 is definatly one of the best big bikes for the money. Real fun to drive, enough power to feel good and so easy to handle. Well done Honda

Terrific bike. The handling is confidence inspiring and the brakes are as the MCN testers say they are. I tested the ABS for real and it works! I haven't had the problems that cardoc has had except that I think it does vibrate more than I'd like above 5,000 rpm (80mph)but I can live with it and have cruised it at three figure speeds. Acceleration is fantastic. From 2,000 rpm you are slungshot forwards right on up to whatever speed you want to lose your licence at. It is easy to ride in traffic with glitch free fueling and smooth controls. Given the power delivery, it is a Fazer and Bandit beater. I have done 3k on mine and it returns 45-50mpg so that's a comfortable 150-175 miles on a tankful before it runs into reserve. It's a pity you have to haggle for a hugger (it's only a bloody mudguard after all) but I think they look handsome, especially in Pearl Siena Red. The bottom line for me was that I could have had a 4 year old BMW 1150 Adventure for the price of this one new but the acceleration didn't even begin to compare. I think it's the best £6,500 worth of new big bike on the market.

Terrific bike. The handling is confidence inspiring and the brakes are as the MCN testers say they are. I tested the ABS for real and it works! I haven't had the problems that cardoc has had except that I think it does vibrate more than I'd like above 5,000 rpm (80mph)but I can live with it and have cruised it at three figure speeds. Acceleration is fantastic. From 2,000 rpm you are slungshot forwards right on up to whatever speed you want to lose your licence at. It is easy to ride in traffic with glitch free fueling and smooth controls. Given the power delivery, it is a Fazer and Bandit beater. I have done 3k on mine and it returns 45-50mpg so that's a comfortable 150-175 miles on a tankful before it runs into reserve. It's a pity you have to haggle for a hugger (it's only a bloody mudguard after all) but I think they look handsome, especially in Pearl Siena Red. The bottom line for me was that I could have had a 4 year old BMW 1150 Adventure for the price of this one new but the acceleration didn't even begin to compare. I think it's the best £6,500 worth of new big bike on the market.

now i'm not some fancy MCN bike tester, but i can tell you if you had any doubts about buying a cbf1000 then get them out your head now. commute, tour or track it can do it all. for what honda call a budget sports tourer this is a awesome machine that will do anything you ask of it and more. it does not feel in anyway like a budget bike and the finish quality is high and when your on this bike it will fill you with confidence. the cbf1000 is responsive,has loads of good old pulling torque,it handles great and is very comfortable to ride. i've been in its saddle for 9hours in one sitting and had no problems, but maybe thats just cause i'm not an old arthritis ridden fatty maybe. for 6000 quid new you will not be able to buy any other bike that will compare. the bike feels stable all the time even at it top end of 150 although windblast is obviously high at that speed. my cbf100 has ABS and the brakes are excellent you will never feel out of control. the bike has loads of low rev pull so you havent got to rev the nuts of it to get the bike to repond. as a result is silky smooth at under thirty which alot of bike arent. and if you want to take the revs upto the red line just hold on tight. for a big bike its great for slow speed manovers, i can do u turns and figure of 8s on this bike just as if it was my old little 125. and as for MCN reveiwers statement "shame about the boat race", madness utter madness, the cbf100 looks great. these fancy reviewers have been spoilt and are forgeting what real bikers use bike for which is everyday use. they are not impressed unless a bike looks like the new cb1000r. if you still have doubts about this bike then test ride one an see for youself

CBF 1000 can be scratched down A and B roads, riden to work every day all year round, take a tour and it still looks new after some cleaning. It is so much more useful than a sports bike, no stiff neck or wrist. Yet it still goes well and handles ok. It has loads of extras to make it into a tourer but with better handling and acceleration than most touring bikes. A good all rounder thats to dull.

I had been looking forward to getting this bike for sometime. Now that I have it I havent been disapointed.You can take it from 30mph right up to 150 [ at a good rate of knots] without a gear change. Handling is good,front forks not that great but it is a budget bike. A fun bike to ride and so far no vibs or rattles and the handlebars are fitted correctly. I seem to be getting about 50mpg which i think is pretty good. All in all a damn good bike.

Made a mistake buying this one, it is pretty dull, in my opinion so don't take it personaly owners,engine vibration is horrid, handling is ok but front end is not very planted and weaves in fast corners and also on the motorway,fairing is noisey rattles all over prob due to the vibes, the well documented handlebars out of line even if Honda deny it and dealer not interested. The CBS doesn't seem balanced or suited to this bike but it maybe that I'm used to the dual CBS, anyway I couldn't get on with it. The motor runs really hot and you end up with roasted knees from the cooling fan in traffic. There is a horrible fueling clitch from cold upto 4k rpm which can catch you out.I have owned loads of Hondas over the last 15 years but, Honda, sorry you got this one wrong!

Took the new CBF1000 abs out for its first run (collected it yesterday) and was pleasantly surprised at how well this bike handled in the city and country. Plenty of power just when needed and the cornering and suspension are terrific. The handle bar is slightly off so will be getting my dealer to rectify this problem, but not 20mm. Why have Honda allowed this small defect to go through their quality control I will never know. The bike seems to run true and the defect is only small but after Blackcat pointed this out it was the first thing I looked for when riding the bike. The seating position is very comfortable and can be changed to suite individual leg sizes. The half fairing is at its maximum height and really works well for me being 5’ 10 ½ “so no problems there. Hope to get some good mileage out of this bike during the summer weather permitting.