The Honda CBR1000F was a sports touring motorcycle produced in 1987. It had a four-stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc and 10.5:1 compression ratio. The bike was equipped with a CDI ignition system and had a maximum power of 132 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 104 Nm at 8500 rpm. It featured a 6-speed transmission and was chain driven. The frame of the CBR1000F was constructed with steel and had a single cradle design. The front suspension was air assisted and ant-dive, while the rear suspension had a Pro-link monoshock with six-way preload and three-way rebound damping adjustment. The braking system consisted of 2x 296mm discs with 2 piston calipers at the front and a single 276mm disc with 2 piston caliper at the rear. The bike had a 28-degree rake and a 117mm trail. The wheelbase measured at 1505mm and the dry weight was 222kg. The fuel tank capacity was 21 litres and the average consumption was 15.6 km/l. The CBR1000F had a standing quarter-mile time of 11 seconds and a top speed of 258km/h (160.3mph). It was well received in its time and was part of a group test conducted by Motosprint in 1987.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBR 1000F
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 77 x 53.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 38mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 132 hp / 96.2 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 104 Nm / 76.7 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Single cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted and ant-dive. |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link monoshock. 6-way preload. 3-way rebound damping adjust |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-17 |
| Rake | 28 degrees |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 222 kg / 489.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal |
| Consumption Average | 15.6 km/lit |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h / 160.3 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1987 Group Test |
