CBR 1000 F

1987 Honda CBR 1000 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Honda CBR 1000 F sport motorcycle, Honda features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 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 CBR 1000 F measures 262 kg (578 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.62 kg per horsepower). The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 237 km/h (147 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 14 indexed model years from 1987 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.