Anybody here own a CBF 1000?

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I have been looking at those for a bit now and I don't often see them even though they are hugely popular in Europe. If you have one, please offer your opinions about your bike. Have narrowed the choice down to a Bandit 1200/1250.....FZ 1 ....or my fave choice the CBF. And no, not selling the Hayabusa, just thinking about adding to the stable.

And if you know of someone selling one......
 
Well I rode the CBF 600 at the Honda Demo Ride this last weekend. I honestly thought it was a horrible bike. Owned a GSF 500 and like the sport touring bikes but the CBF was not the greatest. The biggest let down, the engine. First gear pinned at 40km'h and wouldn't go faster, I was surprised as it's a de-tuned 600 engine. Thought it would have a bit more power and even through the 2nd and 3rd gear, nothing special.

I hope the CBF 1000 dosent have a similar issue - might be such a let down from your Hayabusa. Highly recommend finding a demo day or go test ride one before you buy it.
 
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I have been looking at those for a bit now and I don't often see them even though they are hugely popular in Europe. If you have one, please offer your opinions about your bike. Have narrowed the choice down to a Bandit 1200/1250.....FZ 1 ....or my fave choice the CBF. And no, not selling the Hayabusa, just thinking about adding to the stable.

And if you know of someone selling one......
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I demo rode a 2010 CBF1000, and have ridden and owned others on the list.
I liked the CBF1000. Smooth, comfortable, and predictable handling.
Of the three on you list, *in a John McEnroe voice* referring to the FZ1....."you gotta be kidding me".
The CBF sits high.
The GSF1250 is a nice bike with an adjustable seat, so you won't have to wonk out the handling even more by lowering it - both feet down should not be a problem.
All three handle like dump trucks, compared to the Busa, but IMO, your best bang for the buck would be a 1250.
I was torn between a 1250 and a Busa for this season. Better deal on a Busa came up.
 
I have test ridden the CBF and I found it felt and rode like a 600, very easy to ride and smooth. Even though it tips the scales at over 500 it does not feel like it in the least. Very light and easy to turn. I could barely push the Bandit. Why the comment about the FZ 1? What about it?. I rode one of those too,btw....

Care to give me details about your busa purchase....?
 
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Care to give me details about your busa purchase....?
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'09 Busa bought from Sturgess in Hamilton. Other than colour, they're all the same. Not certain what other 'details' you're interested in.
Am I impressed with the bike? Not really. I'd sell it today for the right price.
If I bother buying another bike, it would likely be an ST1300.
(I started riding mid 70's, and the 'fun factor' has been diminishing lately.....thought a Busa would be the cure - Fail).
 
I have ridden the previous FZ1 and the current one and they are alot of fun to ride. They have more topend then either the Bandit or the CBF ... the Bandit 1250 / 1200 has alot of down low and mid range torque, shifting is a non issue (my bro owned one). The CBF while it felt great compard to a 600, felt weak by comparison to the other litre bikes. HAVING SAID THAT, it was also the smoothest...

Handling wise, someone else mentioned they steer like a truck. They do, compared to a sport bike... compared to other standards they are about 'normal' you can get better turn in if you jack up the preload in the back on any of them. Tho I thought the CBF handles 'easier' then the bandit, probably because of the 160 rear vs 180 rear.

I would say if top end rush is your thing then FZ1 all the way, it rides the best at 9 / 10th's ... if you are lazy, and handling is a non issue go with the Bandit, its got the best motor for that ... the CBF ? probably if the bike is less important then the ride itself I'd go with the Honda.
 
I am hard pressed to buy that the CBF handles like a "dump truck" after riding one. Very nimble and easy to turn. And I am comparing "like minded" bikes, NOT to a 600 SS. I don't get on a bike made for certain purpose and then complain it doesn't handle like a bike made for a totally different purpose.

Maybe if I was a noob, but after almost 25 years, I think I may have shizz a little bit figured out.

You know, a friend said to me recentley..."The best bike ever made is the one you are currently riding......;)

Gary, are you a "glass half full/half empty kind of a guy...."?

Ride safe all.......
 
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I am hard pressed to buy that the CBF handles like a "dump truck" after riding one. Very nimble and easy to turn. And I am comparing "like minded" bikes, NOT to a 600 SS. I don't get on a bike made for certain purpose and then complain it doesn't handle like a bike made for a totally different purpose.

Maybe if I was a noob, but after almost 25 years, I think I may have shizz a little bit figured out.

You know, a friend said to me recentley..."The best bike ever made is the one you are currently riding......;)

Gary, are you a "glass half full/half empty kind of a guy...."?
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I have owned one for 1 year. Bought an '09 new as a left-over when the new and improved 2010 was announced, and Honda Canada cleared them out at around $3,400 less than MSRP

Very smooth, tons of torque. Doesn't need to rev over 6000 in normal riding, red-line is 10k or maybe 10.5. Speedo is actually accurate, which is rare on a a motorcycle. 100 KPM = 4000 RPM. 120 KPM = 5000 RPM.

Not a sport bike, but smooth, comfortable, "standard" ergonomics, more than fast enough for me, excellent ABS brakes, good looking (to me, especially after I removed most of the decals).

I'm hoping for the reliability Hondas are famous for. The biggest known issue is alternator. Read about it on CBF1000.com. Seems to happen too often for comfort, though most bikes have no issues. You can connect with local riders there.

Aftermarket is out there, but mostly Euro-centric, so less than you'd find for a bike sold in the US. Twisted Throttle has some accessories. I added SW Motech engine guards, front fender extender, SW Motech mirror-extensions, SW Motech Alu-Rack and Givi adapter for my top box. Les at Dual Sport Plus is a Twisted Throttle dealer, and I ordered most of my stuff from him (get part numbers on-line, e-mail him for $).

There are very few standard motorcycles around. The FZ1 is too sport-biased for me. The Bandit 1250 is a good candidate. A used 919 is a great bike too, more sporty than the CBF.
 
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