Latest member of the ‘CB’ motorcycle lineup is the 2026 Honda CB1000F retro naked. Drawing inspiration from the CB750F racing motorcycle ridden by Freddie Spencer, the CB1000F is part of a Honda large displacement inline-four lineage going back to the 1968 (released as a 1969 model) CB750F.
Carrying a distinctly Honda retro styling, the CB1000F sports a single round headlamp flanked by twin horns, and the traditional megaphone silencer. This is further carried over with the signature CB-F design, with a connecting line flowing from the tank, through the side covers and seat into the rear cowl.
At the CB1000F is the vaunted Honda inline-four cylinder, this unit taken from the CBR1000RR Fireblade, suitably fettled to reflect duty as a road-going naked sports. With revised camshafts and exhaust and inlet valve timing, the CB1000F gets 122 hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 8,000 rpm, delivering power across the rev range.
The electronic riding suite for the CB1000F is powered by a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) giving Cornering ABS. Riding aids include three riding modes and twuuser selectable modes, controlling power, engine braking traction control and wheelie control.
Handling for the CB1000F is brought up-to-date with the installation pf 41 mm diameter Showa SFF upside-down front forks while a Showa adjustable monoshock is fitted to the Honda Pro-Link rear suspension linkage. Braking the front wheel is done with twin 310 mm diameter brake discs with radial-mount four piston brake callipers.
Riding information is displayed on a five-inch TF-LCD panel with Honda RoadSync Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. Functions on the CB1000F are controlled using a joystick on the left handlebar pod while a Smart Key system allows for keyless operation.
As part of Honda’s global initiative to reduce consumption of resources and increase recycling, the CB1000F’s rear fenders and seat base are made from pre-consumer recycled PP (Polypropylene). There are three colour options for the CB1000F in 2026, Wolf Silver Metallic with either Blue or Grey stripes, and Graphite Black with Red stripe.
