HONDA CBF1000 (2010-on) Review

....Tiny little bike, very little presence on the road despite the lovely running lights. Crouched position and zero weather protection, feels desperately like it needs a sixth gear even at around fifty to sixty (havent got faster than that because my helmet feels like it is going to fly off (what is the attraction of naked bikes???). Not the bike for me (mine being a very well cared for rental).

Really easy to ride, doesn't play havoc with my wrists as my previous bikes did!! Not the most powerful, but does all you will ever need a bike to do. I actually think it could be the best bike I have owned owing to it's all round versatility. It tours, it handles and it doesn't try to hurt you!!!

Easy to ride motorcycle.

Could do with a temp gauge and gear indicator. Traction control would be a bonus. Better quality suspension would get this bike 5 out of 5.

Great Bike very often overlooked. Try one you will be impressed.

the chrome rusts quickly

This is the 3rd of these I have owned, very easy to ride 1 or 2 up and with luggage. The only minor fault with all 3 the front suspension needs to be stiffened up

Great commuter, tourer pretty much does everything you want it to do. Typical Honda build quality, typical useless screen

Huge improvement to the very good MKI model in looks finish and especially performance. Fantastic all-rounder, but could do with an extra 30Hp just to top it all off. It's great for touring with all the extras, and fantastic for those knee-down country lane burns when you just need to let off some steam. Minor niggle is the frame around the heels scratches up easily, so look out for aftermarket covers/protectors when they become available.

It seems to have everything I need and is a vast improvement on the old one (which I also owned).

Having owned and loved the older 2006 version I was pleasantly surprised by how much better this one was all round. Smoother, much nimbler feeling and free of buzzes and minor fairing noises. MCN understates the difference between the two versions.

This is a great bike for those who need one bike for all year round commuting, touring and weekend rides. It is a smooth bike, easy to handle (though heavy), but during the snow and frosts I got caught a few days riding home in a few mm of snow and I had no surprises. Good low down power and MPG (around 50 for all riding) and has reasonable look. Mine came as a black GT version with full fairing and full luggage and new was £1000 less than the price quoted on MSN. Traded in my ST Sprint for this bike and not missing the Sprint (though a great bike) because of the better luggage capacity and now £1000's less than the new Sprint tourer. No vibes from mirrors! Many Deuville riders progress to these.