Built around Honda's sport motorcycle platform, the 2012 Honda CBF1000F 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 105.9 HP (77.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95 Nm (70.1 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 106.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 CBF1000F measures 245 kg (540 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.31 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 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
106.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.43 HP/kg (2.31 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–9,000 rpm
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
Power105.9 HP (77.3 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque95.0 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Driveline#530 O-ring sealed chain
Performance
ExhaustSingle muffler
Chassis
Frame TypeLightweight aluminium
Front Suspension41 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link with gas-charges HMAS damper
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1483 mm (58.4 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. 3-piston callipers, ABS floating rotors and sintered metal pads
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 3-piston calliper, ABS and sintered pads
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsHollow-section 6-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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