Honda CB1000F SE to be Launched at Suzuka 8 Hours?
The Honda CB1000F concept had garnered many calls for it to be produced since it was shown off at Osaka Motorcycle Show in March. Now, Honda Global says there will be special booth to preview the model at the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, from 1st to 3rd August.
Judging from the photos, this upcoming CB1000F uses the 2025 CB1000/Hornet 1000’s frame, swingarm, and engine. The engine is adopted from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade and tuned for low- and midrange torque, which produces 150 hp (155 hp on the 2025 CB1000 SE due to the RC exhaust valve).
Honda Global has not provided any detail on the suspension yet, but while the CB1000 uses Showa BFF-SP forks and monoshock, the CB1000 SE uses gold coloured Showa BFF-SP forks and an Öhlins TTX36 monoshock.
The main difference between the two is the styling: The CB1000 is a naked bike, while the CB1000F is full retro, like the CB900F which Freddie Spencer rode to the 1982 AMA Superbike class win at the Daytona Super Speedway.
Elsewhere, the CB1000F includes a rectangular taillight and muscular fuel tank with an elevated central section where the filler cap sits. The circular headlight gives the bike a fresh style with LED running lights.
Also note that the concept shown at the Osaka show had a round headlight only, while the teaser silhouette had a bikini fairing over the headlight.
We can’t wait!!!
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