Honda CBR1000F (1987)

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