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Honda CB1000F (2026) Review: Chasing an Authentic Retro Feel, Not Just the Looks

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A review of Honda's new CB1000F (priced at £10,599) praises the bike for recreating the feel, not just the looks, of a 1980s machine. The 1000cc inline-four has reworked gearing and intake to mimic carbureted-era response, while soft suspension deliberately lets the chassis squat and dive under power. Even the vibey pegs at higher revs are cited as part of an authentically retro riding experience.

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Shinji Hanoura
Shinji Hanoura
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Reworking the gearing and intake system all the way through is what really gets my pulse up on the spec sheet. Compared to today's sharp-edged nakeds, deliberately keeping the suspension soft enough to let the chassis squat and dive is a genuinely committed contrarian move. Recreating carbureted-era feel through modern electronics is the part I find endlessly interesting.

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