At the heart of the 2010 Honda CBF1000 ABS sport motorcycle, Honda pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96.6 HP (70.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 97 Nm (71.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CBF1000 ABS measures 228 kg (503 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,483 mm (58.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2010 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
96.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.36 kg/HP)
Standover Height
795 mm (31.3 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power96.6 HP (70.5 kW))
Torque97.0 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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