Unveiled at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race in Japan was the Honda CB1000F SE concept bike. Despite calling it a “concept”, the CB1000F SE, and its sibling, the CB1000F, look near enough to be production ready prototypes.
Dressed almost identically to the late 1970s- early 1980s CB1100F, down to the silver paint and blue striping, the CB1000F SE takes its engine from the CB1000 Hornet (sold in Malaysia as the Honda CB1000SP, priced at RM69,999), with Ann inline four-cylinder engine. However, the CB1000F SE lacks the exhaust valve of the Hornet, putting it a little down on power output.
Also missing are the Brembo front brake callipers fitted to the Hornet, the retro naked bike making do with Nissin four-piston callipers, The CB1000F SE does get the headlight cowl much in vogue in the 70s ad 80s, something omitted from the base model CB1000F.
Similarities between the CB1000F SE and the Hornet otherwise extended down to the frame, swingarm and wheels, and we will assume the riding electronics. The CB1000F SE also gets a steel radiator guard and quickshifter.
As the most retro of retro motorcycles Honda has produced in recent years, we are hoping the powers that be in Japan will bring the CB1000F to the market. What do you think? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.
