Honda CBF1000

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The Honda CBF1000 is a touring sports model motorcycle with a water-cooled, 4-stroke, inline 4 cylinder, 1000 cc engine based on the Honda CBR1000RR engine.


First available from March 2006 to mainly the European market, the machine has both Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and an air injection system, providing exceptionally smooth riding from low to high rpm ranges. In addition, its adjustable seat matches the rider for extra riding comfort.

Compliant with the European Union’s Euro 3 emission standards and including a Combined Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as standard on some types, the CBF1000 offers top-level environmental and safety performance. Produced by Honda subsidiary Honda Italia Industriale S.P.A. (Italy), the machine is expected to provide an annual European sales projection of 10,000 units during 2006/2007.

In designing this machine, Chief designers Ishu Akari and Magnus Jaderberg at Honda were interested in a different type of rider. Research found that most riders in the over-30 age group at whom this new machine would be targeted, seemed to prefer a strong feeling of roll-on acceleration combined with a more relaxed riding position and easy all-round handling. This sort of strong roll-on acceleration comes not from rip-roaring peak power, but instead from a long-misunderstood force called torque. So, rather than using the CBR1000RR’s full blast of overwhelming, high-revving, race-ready performance in this new ‘all-rounder’, the CBF’s development team concentrated on finding ways to maximise its value as a machine that could be used on a daily basis. Although peak power and torque figures are significantly lower than the CBR1000RR Fireblade on which it is based, power and torque come on much sooner and lower in the rev range. This gives the CBF1000 "usable" power, something that is lacking in many machines with even larger displacement engines.

The CBF1000 also features an adjustable seat, adjustable handlebars, and a combined half-fairing with adjustable screen height.

[edit] Specifications

Engine

  • Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
  • Displacement 998 cm³
  • Bore x Stroke 75 x 56.5 mm
  • Compression Ratio 11 : 1
  • Max. Power Output 75 kW at 8,000 min-1 (95/1/EC)
  • Max. Torque 97 N·m at 6,500 min-1 (95/1/EC)
  • Idling Speed 1,200 min-1
  • Oil Capacity 3.6 litres
  • Fuel System
  • Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
  • Throttle Bore 36 mm
  • Aircleaner Dry, cartridge-type paper filter
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 19 litres (including 4-litre LCD-indicated reserve)

Electrical System

  • Ignition System Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
  • Ignition Timing 5° BTDC (idle) ~ 45° BTDC (7,500 min-1)
  • Sparkplug Type CR8EH-9 (NGK); U24FER9 (ND)
  • Starter - Electric
  • Battery Capacity 12 V 8.6 A·h
  • ACG Output 330 W
  • Headlight 12 V, 55 W x 1 (low) / 55 W x 2 (high)

Drivetrain

  • Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs
  • Clutch Operation Hydraulic
  • Transmission Type 6-speed
  • Primary Reduction 1.604 (77/48)
  • Gear Ratios
  • 1 2.714 (38/14)
  • 2 1.941 (33/17)
  • 3 1.579 (30/19)
  • 4 1.363 (30/22)
  • 5 1.217 (28/23)
  • 6 1.115 (29/26)
  • Final Reduction 2.687 (43/16)
  • Final Drive #530 O-ring sealed chain

Frame

  • Type Mono-backbone; rectangular-section steel tube

Chassis

  • Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,176 x 827 x 1,175 mm
  • Wheelbase 1,483 mm
  • Caster Angle 26°
  • Trail 110 mm
  • Turning Radius 2.8 m
  • Seat Height 795 mm (±15 mm)
  • Ground Clearance 130 mm
  • Dry Weight 220 kg (*228 kg)
  • Kerb Weight 242 kg (F: 118 kg; R: 124 kg)(*250 kg (F: 120 kg; R: 130 kg))
  • Max. Carrying Capacity 195 kg
  • Loaded Weight 242 kg (*250 kg)

Suspension

  • Type Front 41 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork, 120 mm axle travel
  • Rear Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper, 120 mm axle travel

Wheels

Type:

  • Front Hollow-section 6-spoke cast aluminium
  • Rear Hollow-section 6-spoke cast aluminium
  • Rim Size Front 17M/C x MT3.50
  • Rear 17M/C x MT5.00
  • Tyre Size Front 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
  • Rear 160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
  • Tyre Pressure: Front 250 kPa; Rear 290 kPa

Brakes

  • Front 296 x 4.5 mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston (*Combined 3-piston) callipers, floating rotors (*ABS)and sintered metal pads
  • Rear 240 x 6 mm hydraulic disc with single-piston (*3-piston)calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads (*CBF1000 ABS)