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Honda CB1000F 2026: The most authentic retro bike you can buy?

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One bike of the last five years that seems like it’s been taking it an age to arrive is the Honda CB1000F. Patent filings, photos and patent filings have been steadily arriving since 2020, and now, having ridden the bike, it seems like Honda had waited all that time just to get the CB1000F exactly right.

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20 Comments

@DJ-Assen 1 month ago

only words and music.....THe bike man???? THE SOUNDDDDD?????????????

@billsmart2532 1 month ago

I think test riders should always state their height. Little guy with short legs and arms, tall guy with long legs and arms, each fits the bike very differently.

@jeffersonpacker1841 1 month ago (edited)

Where the engine buzzing is concerned, it’s worth remembering that if this is a brand-new, fresh out of the box example that you started thrashing when it had 0.8 miles on it, and now it has 100 miles on it, it isn’t even remotely broken in yet. I’m guessing that a respectful 1000 mile break in period will produce a smoother engine. That’s been my experience with new bikes over the last 45 years.

@grizzlystr3445 1 month ago

I love it, so much so picking one up next week in same spec as tested 👍😎
Thanks for your review

@vjkrishr1-u7s 2 weeks ago

Except for the gauge it looks great. They should have made a retro looking electronic gauge cluster. I bet that would be hot sell in the aftermarket.

@pauldark3044 1 month ago (edited)

Problem for this bike is the Z900RS, because it looks much better, and its all about looks on this bikes

@justdad53 1 month ago

Toad a very informative review and precise on the good and not so good parts .

@aceofspades5786 1 month ago

Gt motorcycles got two
The black paint job is the best. Clocks naff should be analogue

@LETerEATRenne 3 weeks ago

It’s super pretty. The platform seems super well thought out, excluding the cluster.

@Niro.C 1 month ago

Honda needs to make a 650cc version of it using the engine of the CB650R with optional E-Clutch.

@Dia1Up 1 month ago

This is the best song in the world, tribute

@Ian-dj2nj 1 month ago

The red and black is not too shabby either

@PaulFarrow-x1m 1 month ago

Great review Toad. First bike review I’ve seen that mentions fuel economy. Well done

@MrPatch25 1 month ago

Sorry the TFT spoils it needs retro clocks

@maxharter5716 3 weeks ago

If I'd been riding for years, I'd probably get it. I love the silver with blue/dark blue.

@urbanstrencan 1 month ago

Honda nailed modern classic in this new CB1000 F
Looks good, modern components, more than enough performance 💪

@Funkyfinky 1 month ago

Wish they had similar clocks to the Kawasaki and maybe some Comstars as an option…. Testing one in September.

@johannesmaas4206 1 month ago

saw the silver grey today at the dealer, looks much better (and cleaner) than on pictures. Pulled the trigger (ordered a black one and had the opportunity to get my hands on earlier on that silver grey).