I have a 2008 model which I have owned for 10 years. Now has 80k miles on the clock. Absolutely superb bike for commuting and/or touring. I did a 3 week 4500 mile trip to Arctic Circle in 2018 when it had 65000 miles already, and it never missed a beat. Only problem - 3 charging units to date! Even after 10 years I still find myself wanting to change up on the motorways with the low gearing..... but it does mean you can poodle around in 6th gear at 30mph with no problem (perfect for commuting).
Sorry for the slow reply, been travelling for work! I've had this one now since this video really, absolutely love it and have put up about 13/14k miles on it. Use it every day for work, about 80 miles a day, love it. That's a nice trip!! I did Scotland last year :) I've so far had no issues with the stator, but I do use expensive fully synthetic oil and keep it slightly above the full mark as a lot of people recommend. Haha yeah I know what you mean, I always kick for 7th, I do think the gearing suits it very very well for normal riding :) I've used it on track too and it was great!
I'm only 5'8" and i found mine super comfortable.. it definitely suits shorter riders too. That engine is designed to take the power of a full on fireblade (175bhp ish..) so it's going to be bullet proof for a long time! 👍
Pretty impressive from Honda tbh that they made it comfy for all sizes, I just did about 1600 miles around Scotland and was happy out. Yes indeed! The internals might be a bit softer but still, waaaay over engineered for the power it has now :)
I have one of these and it’s the only bike I have had that I cannot bring myself to sell! It does everything fairly well but nothing bad. The engine is tuned for the low to mid range without having to rev the nads off it. The only weak point is the stator tend to burn out. There is a Honda fix of a new stator and less magnetic flywheel that cures the problem. I paid €450 for the kit from Germany and I haven’t looked back. I hope you bought it and enjoy for years to come. Best regards and subscribed
I did indeed buy it and am absolutely loving it! ANother definite weak point for a big fella like myself is the rear suspension, although I have a sneaking suspicion mine had failed anyway to be honest!! Would you have a link to that item? I saw the other comment first :) Ah thank you!! Glad you liked the video :)
The GorillaBiker www.kfm-motorraeder.de/cms/en/genuine-spare-parts/honda-spare-parts?itemid=06311MFA309 there you go. At the moment the price has gone back up to full price of nearly €1000 but it tends to fluctuate. Definitely fixed mine from any further problems.
The GorillaBiker the only other weak point I know on this bike is the spark plug caps, namely number three plug takes the most damage by ham fisted technicians that don’t remove the coils and (I think) the thermostat housing situated above it when replacing the plugs. They pull on the plug caps and they crack up inside. They are expensive to replace at around €70 each! If you google nut job.ie in Ireland, they are around half price if needed. A little care when removing saves pain in the pocket.
They look good for now I had the bike apart after I bought it to look it over....I trust no one when it comes to my bikes 😂😂 But I am also known to be a bit hand fisted so I'll definitely keep an eye on that one thank you!
Picked my Biffer up a week ago , had exactly the same conclusions and I loved the sound...it already had black widows on them. And a few days later i find your video's :).
Am seriously thinking of getting one after watching this video, i was looking at the suzuki 1250 fA , but I really like the smooth comfortable Honda, well done man 👍 thanks for the video, it was very enjoyable
Faultless bikes, I’ve had a 2016 cbf1000fa for a year and a half and have taken it to southern Spain last year with my girl on the back fully loaded and toured over the alps through northern Italy and back this July, my last day I did 610 miles home from Germany and it never missed a beat, if you want a bike that’ll clock 152mph on the autobahn and look after your every need look no further, I was looking to replace it but am at a loss what ever could at the moment, probably the most underrated bike ever
I actually ended up buying this one 😁 I want to emulate all of that tbh, and I already feel I could easily do it on this bike, I agree it's really an exceptional bike :) Definitely under rated by most, I knew I had to have it when it came up for sale :)
I love my CBF1000, they suffer the Stator failure every now and then or rectifyer and regulator. Other than that very capable all rounder. I commute all year long only issues I've had is the TPS (common), stator and a misfire (plug). That's it. Great bike
Up until last year the instructors at the Ron Haslam race school used these bikes and I can tell you with the right rider the CBF1000 can lap Donnington park deceptively fast ! Quite a lot of the time one handed !! Lol the guys I spoke to loved them ..bearing in mind they were putting in a serious number of laps each day. Great bike ...get it bought !
Theyre a bloody quick bike :) If I buy it I'll definitely bring it up to a track day in Mondello to see how it fairs, I'd just have to get used to the lean on it. It's less tippy than the Fazer! Oh yeah these engines are bulletproof too to be fair! :) Haha we shall see 😁
Underated bike. Visually it's the Ford Mondeo of the bike world but I've had immense fun on "boring" bikes. One of the best machines I had was a GSX750F. It was a challenge to look at though. 😬
I agree, I've since put a fair amount of mileage on it(I bought it) and absolutely love it. It's not slow in any way either so definitely isn't boring :) Ford Mondeo is probably bang on though haha. A challenge to look at hahahaha I'm stealing that :D Suzuki do make some offensive looking bikes sometimes.
It definitely has potential! You could always wrap the reflector's gloss black. Few bolt on parts and she'd be a nice bike. The mirrors look alright, I think it just needs a taller screen haha
It does indeed! Yeah and a tail today would probably help too to be fair :) we shall see how it turns out :P I actually like the low screen 😂😂 how was the sound?
@@TheGorillaBiker Taller screen would help reduce wind noise too :P Theres still a crackle every now and again so the mic still seems to be a touch loud. Keep playing around with the app, maybe an auto gain setting is on? Definitely better anyway
@@RHauto ah yeah but cus I'm stupid sized I need the wind below my head or its just bobbly and annoying 😂 any screen putting it over would be like a wall 😂 Ah sound :) getting there! I think the next step is to stop being cheap and get an actual recorder
I'm only 5'11" (long torso though) and I struggle with taller screens. Always buffeting my bonce. My K1200GT had a touring screen which was about 3 foot tall. Electrically adjustable but I just needed it an inch shorter on the lowest setting. It annoyed me so I distracted myself with 150bhp....I miss that.
Great review , I nearly bought a fzr800 for commuting this week but it didn't happen . But then I found a CBF1000 like this , so really looking forward to getting it now - did you change the exhaust ? If so ; to what ?
Great review from a fellow Irishman......rare 😁 My rid e over the past 3 years is a CBF100F (the Mk2) Funnily 2011 like yours but the first of the new model and better looking with slightly better performace and economy (5.2L to 100km/19.2km to Litre) 2 into 1 pipes with Leo Vince silencer. Been all over Ireland on it 2 up with my wife. Spent 10 days this month down in Cork & Kerry. Beré Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. Great in switch backs, hill climbs etc. Sooo... stable. Used to have the Cbf600. Nice bike but a little busy? The 1000 is way better and yes SMOOOTH!! 😊 I also fancy trying an Indian Scout? Hahaha 🤣 Great review mucker 👍
Haha thanks! Yeah I was tempted to look for the newer one once I rode this but to be honest the improvements weren't worth the price increase I'd have had to pay! (I ended up buying this bike).Ah lovely! That's my favourite part of the country hands down :) Have to say I've been loving it so far! I've tested one, they're a brilliant bike :P I really liked it :D
Great bike. I've had two of them. Just make sure the electrical recall work was done before 2013. I bought an 08 in 2014 and it burned through 4 stators. That aside a fantastic bike
@@TheGorillaBiker to save weight the the alternator rectifier etc were tiny and burned out easily especially if any aftermarket electrics like heated grips were fitted. Honda did a under warranty upgrade on bikes but stopped doing it free after 2013. Lots of forums discuss it. Will break your heart if it's not already done. I had a 2013 model as well both were so comfy and I did 100k miles on them. Also thanks to your review I have just got a S1000XR .
Andrew sonofboriskarloff I don’t think that was the case. It was to do with oil flow around the stator area and heat dissipation, along with the flywheel being too magnetic and creating heat also. A €450 updated stator and flywheel is available for those that wish to keep the bike long term and not suffer the dreaded stator problem. We covered 750 miles around Scotland in three days on mine and it was very comfortable.
That is a pretty nice bike. I know that one day I will probably sell my cruiser and my MT 09 Tracer and will probably replace it with a Yamaha FJR 1300.
Can't fault it. Long distance comfort and speed. A 4 cylinder CB takes a lot of beating. What are the service intervals ? Enjoy it, I know you will. Can the "linked"be un-linked?
That's it, best compromise I could come to without losing the essence of what the Fazer is :) every 6000km, I must check the rest of them! I'm looking in to it but it looks like no :(
I own this bike, it is great, I think - with one exception: The transmission. Especially for a tourer, it is way too short. Plus: It has ridiculous small gear steps, I always did 1-2-4-6.
I ended up owning this one for 20k miles or so! Brilliant bike. I've spoken to a few who had a similar issue with the gearbox, I never personally felt it was overly bad and I used it daily and tried it on track.
@@TheGorillaBiker Just compare it with, for example, a CB 1100 (90 HP). Even with just 5 unstead 6 gears a wider gear spread, plus much less rpm in the highest gear.
Very different engine in that bike to be fair and it's designed to be a throwback retro style bike. Anyway, I loved my CBF1000, a taller 6th gear would have been grand but genuinely didn't mind the stock gearing at all personally!
@@TheGorillaBiker The engine is very similar (hp per liter, max. rpm, torque hight and rpm), just look at the datas. Same goes for the vehicles weight. The CBF 1000 reaches it max. hp at 8000, but the transmission is so short, that at the top speed you have almost 9500 rpm - normally it shoud correlate. Between the 5. th and the 6. th gear there's almost no difference. This is just a waste of fuel, and it didn't feel right - just as I use the 3. th unstead the highest gear.
Awesome bikes; I absolutely love my MkII. You've got a Mk I there, the only issue to watch out for is the stator burning out (it's a thing, check the forums). Something to do with the design of the oil flow round the stator, worth carrying a spare if you go touring apparently. Easy fix though if it does go (and there are plenty of people who've had no issue). Otherwise - just an awesome machine. Also - black widow do some nice exhausts for the Mk 1.
Yep! Already looking at possibly a 3rd party retrofit that _apparently_ solves the issue! Whether it will or not remians to be seen. I'm loving it so far anyway, already have over 2000 miles up on it and it's beautiful on the road :) Haha it was the first thing I got for it, they're fitted now and all :)
@@TheGorillaBiker Awesome - they're just amazing machines, very under-rated I think. And there's a thriving community of people who can help you keep them going too :)
@@martinchandler9469 From my own experience so far definitely under rated!! I should probably talk to some of them :D I'm very much a loner when it comes to fixing things 90% of the time.
@@TheGorillaBiker Me too :) But the cbf1000 forum and the CBF1000 owners group on Facebook are a treasure trove of tips. Basically...when you're scratching your head - one of them will know how to get round it (and where to find parts). After I lowsided in March they were unbelievably helpful, even had someone send me new bars for free. Well worth joining those groups, even if it's just to browse :) Quite a few in Ireland too as I remember.
My Stator went at 17000 miles got it repaired at Honda half price as I really played up as i brought it with 9000 on the clock. Other than that its not missed a beat now on 33000 miles and have no intention of selling her. I love my Biffa.
@@TheGorillaBiker Okey thank you man. I wasn't sure whether to change it or not but after watching your videos I'm 100% sure!! it sounds perfect for mi XD
I don’t know why they stopped making this bike. That’s why originally I was looking at the GSX S1000f. Basically and older guy rocket that’s not crouched over
Yeah I have no idea. It's a great design for people who want a bit of comfort but can still have a lot of fun....aaaaand be able to tour. Really is a pity there isn't an alternative in their current lineup.
@@TheGorillaBiker good to know! I am drooling over your factory Honda accessory tail bag! Can't get one here in Canada...I have the factory panniers - I can't even get replacement parts for them here!
@@coolhandchunk I won't lie I'm very happy it has all the stock honda bit on it I absolutely love how it all fits together :) Yeah sadly it's just too old to get that sort of stuff for now!
Top O' the mornin' to ya Brother, I only recently heard about the Honda CBF 1000 for rhe first time. Do you happen to know if they are available ti the USA market? But the closest Hondas I know of that are somewhat comparable to the CBF 100O, are the CBR1100XX Or the ST1300, in the US. I would like to have any of the three.
Literally no one in Ireland has ever said that, ever 😂 It's an American invention same as lucky charms(they also don't exist in Ireland) They sadly are no available in the US, they are in Canada so you could possibly import one. Both are related, but distantly, the blackbird being very sporty seating wise and the st I just don't like, rides too much like a tourer! I'd have a blackbird tho.
I hope I didn't offend with the top of the morning comment. Just curious though, did you get the CBF1000? I forgot to mention the VFR 1200 X, and VFR 800 X adventure styled bikes( I hope those are the right names) I've only seen a couple of reviews, but apparently they're quite a ride.
No God you didn't I'm harder to offend than that don't worry 😂 Just always find it funny :) I did, I had it for about 17k miles in the end before I sold it. Brilliant bike. I'd try the 800 I think, both awesome bikes but the 1200 is a bit beefy for me
Yeah I'm the same tbh. It's exciting when I want it to be. Fair point on shaft drive, and an interesting one. I think it's somehting that would definitely be more attractive to a lot of people as a grand tourer if it had shaft drive.
Great review. I have the 600 in same colour with luggage too. Often overlooked. My first big bike. Was surprised though that HP was more than Kawasaki z650 I did test on. Your right on the torque issue though. The 600 pulls away I all gears too. Z650 wouldn’t though.
Thank you! :) They really seem to be, I've done about 1200 miles on it now and am fully blown away by just how good it is! Yeah Honda didn't earn their reputation by accident I suppose :) Glad you enjoyed it anyway and thanks for watching :)
any thoughts on a 2014 vstrom? ive a 1998 fazer 600 and its a great bike , loads in it but looking at a vstrom or an MT09 as my next one, worlds apart i know but im looking for something that'll be comfortable and also fun in the twistys
I love them, it was firmly on my list to buy but it was just out of my price range! Ah either of those two would be a giant step up , the Strom would be comfier but the mt09 would be more sporty so it's really which of the two you really want. I couldn't move on from the face melting acceleration of a fast bike yet, that's the only downside of the Strom, they're not mental fast. Itll still be a massive step up from the S1 Fazer though :)
I think that you will be suprised how fast a 2014 Vstrom dl1000 can be. I have 1. Bottompower enough. You can go very lazy with the gearbox. I have a Boss exhaust under it, K&N filter and ecuflashed it. Its a beast on wheels.
@@vinjofin1972 sounds like a savage, yeah i heard the bottom end power is ridiculous alright, I ended up buying an 08 Yamaha fz1n, i absolutely love it, plemty of grunt and super comfortable too.I'm still not ruling out a Vstrom at some point though, they're a cracking looking bike and supposed to be like being on a couch for the long spins.
You'll definitely get one foot down. My girlfriend sat up on it and she was able to get one foot down and I think she's about 5'6. Plus it's pretty manageable being low slung so shouldn't be too heavy either. :)
Waaat. I never expected a cbf1000 *WINK* That tank cap is lit. Does that windscreen even do anything? lol Does it wheelie tho :o You are now as much as a Honda boi as I am a Suzuki boi. You Marquez loving ass... Tell me about that clutch. How are you gonna filter with that luggage. When do we see a top speed run? That looks way more comfy to ride bitch on than any other bike i've owned. ABS sucks. It's literally only good for cars. IN MY OPINION!! What would you prefer? CBF1000 Or GS1200? I still don't get why people like quiet bikes. We know it's not the prettiest and fastest bike ever because it isn't the 97 SRAD. Boyyy is she purdy Congrats on the bike man :) Ride safe!
I know a massive shock to us all :P it's actually very nice isn't it 😂 it does actually, holds the wind off my chest :P I don't like them too tall for the videos :) I can confirm it does, nothing mental but power wheelies happily 😎 Noooooo I don't even support Marquez, he is a god among men tho so yano I could do worse :P I'm still a Yamaha boy at heart! The luggage is reserved for special occasions only. When filtering isn't needed probably. When I visit Mexico 😂 Toaster is pleased with the comfort. Don't say the b word near her tho she'll mess you up 😂 I agree, I've never needed it but I'm also not gonna be arsed removing it so there it stays. CBF1000 cus fast boii and still handles like a nice sports tourer. They're sick and probably murderers so need to be quiet. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. My SRAD is the most beautiful. I'm mad to get the garage cleared to work on it but I have to finish my house first :'( Danke amigo :) You too
not a bad bike, not the fastest or prettiest but still a good bike, my grandad used to say you dont want to marry a model, you want to marry wife material... that bikes wife material lol hp sometimes tells lies, like my old landrover had more hp than that bike, but it definatly wasnt faster, my current landrover has less hp but could still pull more weight/load, its about application of the hp and how much torque their is backing it up. also being a big bugger too, i understand the struggle that you have, to have a bike or car you can fit in comfortably or long trips become a pain...
Haha your grandad was right indeed, thats it, the Fazer has more hp but half the torque and it shows! The CBF was an absolute dream in any gear and pulled from nothing even in 6th, which genuinely did surprise me! Ah yes you know the pain of buses, planes, trains, clothing etc etc 😂😂😂
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@@TheGorillaBiker Congrats on your purchase! Can't wait to see more! 👍
MONKEY-BUTT maybe, but it would be hard lol
I have a 2008 model which I have owned for 10 years. Now has 80k miles on the clock. Absolutely superb bike for commuting and/or touring. I did a 3 week 4500 mile trip to Arctic Circle in 2018 when it had 65000 miles already, and it never missed a beat. Only problem - 3 charging units to date! Even after 10 years I still find myself wanting to change up on the motorways with the low gearing..... but it does mean you can poodle around in 6th gear at 30mph with no problem (perfect for commuting).
Sorry for the slow reply, been travelling for work!
I've had this one now since this video really, absolutely love it and have put up about 13/14k miles on it. Use it every day for work, about 80 miles a day, love it. That's a nice trip!! I did Scotland last year :)
I've so far had no issues with the stator, but I do use expensive fully synthetic oil and keep it slightly above the full mark as a lot of people recommend.
Haha yeah I know what you mean, I always kick for 7th, I do think the gearing suits it very very well for normal riding :) I've used it on track too and it was great!
Bigger rear sprocket is an easy fix.
I can't register for the forum. Is Honda solved the stator problems? I want to buy one but I had bad memories from my vfr800
I'm only 5'8" and i found mine super comfortable.. it definitely suits shorter riders too. That engine is designed to take the power of a full on fireblade (175bhp ish..) so it's going to be bullet proof for a long time! 👍
Pretty impressive from Honda tbh that they made it comfy for all sizes, I just did about 1600 miles around Scotland and was happy out.
Yes indeed! The internals might be a bit softer but still, waaaay over engineered for the power it has now :)
I have one of these and it’s the only bike I have had that I cannot bring myself to sell! It does everything fairly well but nothing bad. The engine is tuned for the low to mid range without having to rev the nads off it. The only weak point is the stator tend to burn out. There is a Honda fix of a new stator and less magnetic flywheel that cures the problem. I paid €450 for the kit from Germany and I haven’t looked back. I hope you bought it and enjoy for years to come.
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I did indeed buy it and am absolutely loving it! ANother definite weak point for a big fella like myself is the rear suspension, although I have a sneaking suspicion mine had failed anyway to be honest!! Would you have a link to that item? I saw the other comment first :) Ah thank you!! Glad you liked the video :)
The GorillaBiker www.kfm-motorraeder.de/cms/en/genuine-spare-parts/honda-spare-parts?itemid=06311MFA309 there you go. At the moment the price has gone back up to full price of nearly €1000 but it tends to fluctuate. Definitely fixed mine from any further problems.
Thank you!! I have it book marked and I'll keep an eye on it :)
The GorillaBiker the only other weak point I know on this bike is the spark plug caps, namely number three plug takes the most damage by ham fisted technicians that don’t remove the coils and (I think) the thermostat housing situated above it when replacing the plugs. They pull on the plug caps and they crack up inside. They are expensive to replace at around €70 each! If you google nut job.ie in Ireland, they are around half price if needed. A little care when removing saves pain in the pocket.
They look good for now I had the bike apart after I bought it to look it over....I trust no one when it comes to my bikes 😂😂 But I am also known to be a bit hand fisted so I'll definitely keep an eye on that one thank you!
Just started to ride my "new" 2008A CBF 1000. It's just awesome. So much fun i didn't get with any other bike till today.
I miss mine so much 😭 I hope you enjoy it for a long time to come!! :)
Picked my Biffer up a week ago , had exactly the same conclusions and I loved the sound...it already had black widows on them. And a few days later i find your video's :).
Ah nice! I literally ordered mine the day I picked the bike up haha! Enjoy the bike, I'm still loving mine :)
Am seriously thinking of getting one after watching this video, i was looking at the suzuki 1250 fA , but I really like the smooth comfortable Honda, well done man 👍 thanks for the video, it was very enjoyable
Glad you liked the video! I ended up owning this one for 15000+ miles!! So would highly recommend them, brilliant bikes :)
The 1250 has more grunt.
I wasn't shopping for only grunt.
I have an identical bike to yours in night star black . Had it 9 years now and never found a better bike . Smooth is the word 😀
I can imagine I'll have this one quite a long time :) It is butter smooth I like it more by the day!
Word of the day on this bike....Its SMOOOOOVE !!!
And has only gotten smoother :P Absolutely love this bike!
Faultless bikes, I’ve had a 2016 cbf1000fa for a year and a half and have taken it to southern Spain last year with my girl on the back fully loaded and toured over the alps through northern Italy and back this July, my last day I did 610 miles home from Germany and it never missed a beat, if you want a bike that’ll clock 152mph on the autobahn and look after your every need look no further, I was looking to replace it but am at a loss what ever could at the moment, probably the most underrated bike ever
I actually ended up buying this one 😁 I want to emulate all of that tbh, and I already feel I could easily do it on this bike, I agree it's really an exceptional bike :) Definitely under rated by most, I knew I had to have it when it came up for sale :)
The GorillaBiker you won’t be disappointed
I absolutely love it already :)
I think it’s a beauty. I like the looks of this bike. And it drives so good.
Well I bought it and have had it a while since so I agree :D
Three words GB Its a Honda!! Congratulations buddy, love it 😁👍🏼
Haha true that :) Thanks G :)
I love my CBF1000, they suffer the Stator failure every now and then or rectifyer and regulator. Other than that very capable all rounder. I commute all year long only issues I've had is the TPS (common), stator and a misfire (plug). That's it. Great bike
I bought this one after the test ride, I love it too 😂
Yep, have of them on the checklist, as common failure items to not really bad ones!
Up until last year the instructors at the Ron Haslam race school used these bikes and I can tell you with the right rider the CBF1000 can lap Donnington park deceptively fast ! Quite a lot of the time one handed !! Lol the guys I spoke to loved them ..bearing in mind they were putting in a serious number of laps each day. Great bike ...get it bought !
Theyre a bloody quick bike :) If I buy it I'll definitely bring it up to a track day in Mondello to see how it fairs, I'd just have to get used to the lean on it. It's less tippy than the Fazer!
Oh yeah these engines are bulletproof too to be fair! :) Haha we shall see 😁
They did
Testing one tomorrow. Thanks for your opinion.
Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Says sold on their website. As usual you have surprised us, a lovely bike, I think it sounds lovely as it is, well smooth and well wear.
Haha glad I still have the power to surprise anyway :P Too quiet for my taste but I'm a hooligan at heart :) Thanks Bernard
Underated bike. Visually it's the Ford Mondeo of the bike world but I've had immense fun on "boring" bikes.
One of the best machines I had was a GSX750F. It was a challenge to look at though. 😬
I agree, I've since put a fair amount of mileage on it(I bought it) and absolutely love it. It's not slow in any way either so definitely isn't boring :) Ford Mondeo is probably bang on though haha.
A challenge to look at hahahaha I'm stealing that :D Suzuki do make some offensive looking bikes sometimes.
I just bought one I agree with everything you said.👍
Still love mine nearly 20,000 miles later :)
Looks good but desperately in need to some nice Kazawhaki decals on the side. Welcome to the 1000 Club
Hahaha that's just confuse the poor creature and it'd make supercharger noises ....not a bad idea actually!! Thanks :)
She’s a beauty. Congratulations man. Ride Safe and have fun! 🏍💨 🙏🏻
Thank TBR :) many videos to come :) You too bud!
I'm very tempted to get a Honda. One day I'll own a Honda.
Buy one 😁😁
It definitely has potential! You could always wrap the reflector's gloss black. Few bolt on parts and she'd be a nice bike. The mirrors look alright, I think it just needs a taller screen haha
It does indeed! Yeah and a tail today would probably help too to be fair :) we shall see how it turns out :P I actually like the low screen 😂😂 how was the sound?
@@TheGorillaBiker Taller screen would help reduce wind noise too :P Theres still a crackle every now and again so the mic still seems to be a touch loud. Keep playing around with the app, maybe an auto gain setting is on? Definitely better anyway
@@RHauto ah yeah but cus I'm stupid sized I need the wind below my head or its just bobbly and annoying 😂 any screen putting it over would be like a wall 😂
Ah sound :) getting there! I think the next step is to stop being cheap and get an actual recorder
I'm only 5'11" (long torso though) and I struggle with taller screens. Always buffeting my bonce. My K1200GT had a touring screen which was about 3 foot tall. Electrically adjustable but I just needed it an inch shorter on the lowest setting. It annoyed me so I distracted myself with 150bhp....I miss that.
Best bike for the money it's great . Love mine
I miss mine so much. Wish I could have moved it with me.
Good review. Even though Honda has a basic setup they do a great job with design and intuitive systems
Thanks man. They do indeed, the touring pack on this for instance is gargantuan but doesn't actually look that big which is a huge plus.
I love all the storage. Plenty of room for all your filming gadgets.
Haha that's it Bry :) Plus touring with La Toasterina!
I had one and loved it only downside was front forks no adjustments
I love it so far anyway, I actually bought this one :) Suspension all round definitely needs an upgrade!
The GorillaBiker yes , had about 20 bikes over the years but the cbf was my favourite, my mate had the newer one with adjustable forks
Thanks for the review. Congrats on your new bike!
Thanks for watching :) Thank you!! :)
Great review , I nearly bought a fzr800 for commuting this week but it didn't happen . But then I found a CBF1000 like this , so really looking forward to getting it now - did you change the exhaust ? If so ; to what ?
Thanks!! :) Ah sorry to hear that, also a great bike! I loved my CBF, still HIGHLY recommend them. This one th-cam.com/video/idvijnnoB9Y/w-d-xo.html
Looks smooth on the ride and the engine counts first and you can do the bike up aesthetically after 🏍🙌🏼 Nice vídeo man
That's it really, the engine sold it for me as a bike it's an absolute beauty. Thanks :)
Congratulations 🎉🎉 Looks great, enjoy and ride safe
Thanks Matt :) Ah I'll be doing a proper video on it soon anyway :)
Great review from a fellow Irishman......rare 😁
My rid e over the past 3 years is a CBF100F (the Mk2) Funnily 2011 like yours but the first of the new model and better looking with slightly better performace and economy (5.2L to 100km/19.2km to Litre) 2 into 1 pipes with Leo Vince silencer. Been all over Ireland on it 2 up with my wife. Spent 10 days this month down in Cork & Kerry. Beré Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. Great in switch backs, hill climbs etc. Sooo... stable. Used to have the Cbf600. Nice bike but a little busy? The 1000 is way better and yes SMOOOTH!! 😊
I also fancy trying an Indian Scout? Hahaha 🤣
Great review mucker 👍
Haha thanks!
Yeah I was tempted to look for the newer one once I rode this but to be honest the improvements weren't worth the price increase I'd have had to pay! (I ended up buying this bike).Ah lovely! That's my favourite part of the country hands down :) Have to say I've been loving it so far!
I've tested one, they're a brilliant bike :P I really liked it :D
I'm 37 just got my first bike and passed ibt ,600 gsr suzuki , when I pass the test might look at one of these so I can go 2 up with the woman
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Yep,
They're great 2up tourers allright. Down in Kilarney 2up now!!!👍👍😊😊
@@goose3973 nice one lad , best o got was an early spin up the slieve blooms family duties ,but I get out every chance o get
Bike that has taken my fancy. Good review thanks.
Did you make a purchase ?
I love it! Thanks!
I did indeed, I've had the bike around a year now and put about 8000 miles on it :)
Honestly its a nice bike not too flashy and a good touring machine👍
It's a great daily bike, absolutely loving it so far I just need to inject some hooligan into it 😁
Nice ride, congrats, and who doesn't love supple.
Haha nothing like a nice supple ride eh :) Thanks Jay :)
Great bike. I've had two of them. Just make sure the electrical recall work was done before 2013. I bought an 08 in 2014 and it burned through 4 stators. That aside a fantastic bike
Ah thank you I'll definitely get that checked out :) I'm loving it so far anyway :)
@@TheGorillaBiker to save weight the the alternator rectifier etc were tiny and burned out easily especially if any aftermarket electrics like heated grips were fitted. Honda did a under warranty upgrade on bikes but stopped doing it free after 2013. Lots of forums discuss it. Will break your heart if it's not already done. I had a 2013 model as well both were so comfy and I did 100k miles on them. Also thanks to your review I have just got a S1000XR .
Andrew sonofboriskarloff I don’t think that was the case. It was to do with oil flow around the stator area and heat dissipation, along with the flywheel being too magnetic and creating heat also. A €450 updated stator and flywheel is available for those that wish to keep the bike long term and not suffer the dreaded stator problem. We covered 750 miles around Scotland in three days on mine and it was very comfortable.
@@andrewsonofboriskarloff9637 Ahhhh glad to hear I could help and consider me eternally jealous :D
@@scootyman2974 Would you have a link to that upgrade?
Good commentary
Thanks
Thats a great bike - well done there ! A good review too !
Thanks Ponkster :)
That is a pretty nice bike. I know that one day I will probably sell my cruiser and my MT 09 Tracer and will probably replace it with a Yamaha FJR 1300.
You'd sell both? :O I've ridden an FJR and you would not be disappointed, bloody excellent bike all round :)
Can't fault it. Long distance comfort and speed. A 4 cylinder CB takes a lot of beating. What are the service intervals ? Enjoy it, I know you will. Can the "linked"be un-linked?
That's it, best compromise I could come to without losing the essence of what the Fazer is :) every 6000km, I must check the rest of them!
I'm looking in to it but it looks like no :(
I own this bike, it is great, I think - with one exception: The transmission. Especially for a tourer, it is way too short. Plus: It has ridiculous small gear steps, I always did 1-2-4-6.
I ended up owning this one for 20k miles or so! Brilliant bike. I've spoken to a few who had a similar issue with the gearbox, I never personally felt it was overly bad and I used it daily and tried it on track.
@@TheGorillaBiker Just compare it with, for example, a CB 1100 (90 HP). Even with just 5 unstead 6 gears a wider gear spread, plus much less rpm in the highest gear.
Very different engine in that bike to be fair and it's designed to be a throwback retro style bike. Anyway, I loved my CBF1000, a taller 6th gear would have been grand but genuinely didn't mind the stock gearing at all personally!
@@TheGorillaBiker The engine is very similar (hp per liter, max. rpm, torque hight and rpm), just look at the datas. Same goes for the vehicles weight. The CBF 1000 reaches it max. hp at 8000, but the transmission is so short, that at the top speed you have almost 9500 rpm - normally it shoud correlate. Between the 5. th and the 6. th gear there's almost no difference. This is just a waste of fuel, and it didn't feel right - just as I use the 3. th unstead the highest gear.
Another cracking vid GB,an i ask how many miles had the bike done,,Cheers
Ride Safe Mr B \m/
Thanks man! When I bought it it had about 11k miles I think!
Congrats! That is a nice bike that'll bring miles of smiles, and I'm looking forward to seeing what all you do to it to make it your own :)
Thanks amigo :) I have a few ideas already brewing :)
Awesome bikes; I absolutely love my MkII. You've got a Mk I there, the only issue to watch out for is the stator burning out (it's a thing, check the forums). Something to do with the design of the oil flow round the stator, worth carrying a spare if you go touring apparently. Easy fix though if it does go (and there are plenty of people who've had no issue). Otherwise - just an awesome machine.
Also - black widow do some nice exhausts for the Mk 1.
Yep! Already looking at possibly a 3rd party retrofit that _apparently_ solves the issue! Whether it will or not remians to be seen. I'm loving it so far anyway, already have over 2000 miles up on it and it's beautiful on the road :)
Haha it was the first thing I got for it, they're fitted now and all :)
@@TheGorillaBiker Awesome - they're just amazing machines, very under-rated I think. And there's a thriving community of people who can help you keep them going too :)
@@martinchandler9469 From my own experience so far definitely under rated!! I should probably talk to some of them :D I'm very much a loner when it comes to fixing things 90% of the time.
@@TheGorillaBiker Me too :) But the cbf1000 forum and the CBF1000 owners group on Facebook are a treasure trove of tips. Basically...when you're scratching your head - one of them will know how to get round it (and where to find parts). After I lowsided in March they were unbelievably helpful, even had someone send me new bars for free. Well worth joining those groups, even if it's just to browse :) Quite a few in Ireland too as I remember.
My Stator went at 17000 miles got it repaired at Honda half price as I really played up as i brought it with 9000 on the clock. Other than that its not missed a beat now on 33000 miles and have no intention of selling her. I love my Biffa.
I have one of these from 2006, not full fairing and yes, it is a fantastic bike except for the stock sound and heat in traffic :)
Ah very nice!! I ended up buying this one and fixing the sound :D The heat is actually nice at this time of year :D
@@TheGorillaBiker I saw the black widow video, it sounds really good! have you noticed any increase or decrease in power?
Yeah I love the sound now 😁😁
Nothing major no, maybe slightly more but tbh that could just be in my head. It sounds 10 times better tho 😂
@@TheGorillaBiker Okey thank you man. I wasn't sure whether to change it or not but after watching your videos I'm 100% sure!! it sounds perfect for mi XD
Ah glad I could help! :) If you do go black widow please tell them I sent you they might eventually give me a discount code for you all 😁😁
CBF 1000 for ever!✌️😘❤️🌹
I don’t know why they stopped making this bike. That’s why originally I was looking at the GSX S1000f. Basically and older guy rocket that’s not crouched over
Yeah I have no idea. It's a great design for people who want a bit of comfort but can still have a lot of fun....aaaaand be able to tour. Really is a pity there isn't an alternative in their current lineup.
@@TheGorillaBiker yeah that’s why I put a deposit on the 2021 CB1000r...
@@genxkevin That's the next best thing really :) Beautiful bike!
@@TheGorillaBiker I’m excited. Few weeks and she’s here. Already ordered the 230mm black widow full system. Cheers stay safe
Best of luck with it bud :) That'll sound bloody angry!! You too!
Nice bike. Nice review. Well wear. ;-) Tall person *LOL* ... understatement.
Thanks :) Haha you and Grant need to figure out a proper description for me :P
I thought they switched to the 'new' design in 2010? I have a 2011 CBF1000fa (not GT model, Canadian) and it is the new model.
You'd be correct but the older style was still sold until mid 2011 as new I believe so registered as 2011.
@@TheGorillaBiker good to know! I am drooling over your factory Honda accessory tail bag! Can't get one here in Canada...I have the factory panniers - I can't even get replacement parts for them here!
@@coolhandchunk I won't lie I'm very happy it has all the stock honda bit on it I absolutely love how it all fits together :) Yeah sadly it's just too old to get that sort of stuff for now!
Top O' the mornin' to ya Brother,
I only recently heard about the Honda CBF 1000 for rhe first time.
Do you happen to know if they are
available ti the USA market?
But the closest Hondas I know of that are somewhat comparable to the CBF 100O, are the CBR1100XX Or the ST1300, in the US.
I would like to have any of the three.
Literally no one in Ireland has ever said that, ever 😂 It's an American invention same as lucky charms(they also don't exist in Ireland)
They sadly are no available in the US, they are in Canada so you could possibly import one.
Both are related, but distantly, the blackbird being very sporty seating wise and the st I just don't like, rides too much like a tourer!
I'd have a blackbird tho.
I hope I didn't offend with the top of the morning comment.
Just curious though, did you get the CBF1000?
I forgot to mention the VFR 1200 X, and VFR 800 X adventure styled bikes( I hope those are the right names)
I've only seen a couple of reviews, but apparently they're quite a ride.
No God you didn't I'm harder to offend than that don't worry 😂 Just always find it funny :)
I did, I had it for about 17k miles in the end before I sold it. Brilliant bike. I'd try the 800 I think, both awesome bikes but the 1200 is a bit beefy for me
If dull means good build and reliable quality it's good enough for me but if it had shaft drive they'd still be selling them today I feel?
Yeah I'm the same tbh. It's exciting when I want it to be.
Fair point on shaft drive, and an interesting one. I think it's somehting that would definitely be more attractive to a lot of people as a grand tourer if it had shaft drive.
Looking at bar lenght and your shoulder width would you not benefit with wider bars so you'd not be so pinched and gain more leverage.
I think I mentioned it in the video I plan on going to renthal bars and yes I'd like to get them wider at the same time :)
Great review. I have the 600 in same colour with luggage too. Often overlooked. My first big bike. Was surprised though that HP was more than Kawasaki z650 I did test on. Your right on the torque issue though. The 600 pulls away I all gears too. Z650 wouldn’t though.
Thank you! :) They really seem to be, I've done about 1200 miles on it now and am fully blown away by just how good it is! Yeah Honda didn't earn their reputation by accident I suppose :) Glad you enjoyed it anyway and thanks for watching :)
Thought you were abroad at the round about at the start 😁
Haha it was such a nice day!! Any bit of exposed skin I had was crispy by the end of the day :D
@@TheGorillaBiker haha I meant the way you went around the roundabout 👍🏼
Ohhh 😂😂😂 I just got fed up of waiting :P
Did you end up getting this bike. I am also getting rid of my Fazer 600 to 1 of these.
@@garethnorwood2084 I did, I had it for 2 years before I moved country. Loved it.
any thoughts on a 2014 vstrom? ive a 1998 fazer 600 and its a great bike , loads in it but looking at a vstrom or an MT09 as my next one, worlds apart i know but im looking for something that'll be comfortable and also fun in the twistys
I love them, it was firmly on my list to buy but it was just out of my price range! Ah either of those two would be a giant step up , the Strom would be comfier but the mt09 would be more sporty so it's really which of the two you really want. I couldn't move on from the face melting acceleration of a fast bike yet, that's the only downside of the Strom, they're not mental fast. Itll still be a massive step up from the S1 Fazer though :)
I think that you will be suprised how fast a 2014 Vstrom dl1000 can be. I have 1. Bottompower enough. You can go very lazy with the gearbox. I have a Boss exhaust under it, K&N filter and ecuflashed it. Its a beast on wheels.
@@vinjofin1972 sounds like a savage, yeah i heard the bottom end power is ridiculous alright, I ended up buying an 08 Yamaha fz1n, i absolutely love it, plemty of grunt and super comfortable too.I'm still not ruling out a Vstrom at some point though, they're a cracking looking bike and supposed to be like being on a couch for the long spins.
@@jonnymurphy666 they are also with 2 up. Full luggage etc. With the right tyres you also can do some light offroad with them.
nice bike, very clean looking. health to enjoy
It's so so clean! :)
Just seen this review, am shorter than you 5"8 but want one of these a lot of bike for the money I think 👍
That's the beauty of them too, they really seem to fit almost everyone. They definitely are!
I got ducks disease 5' 6 would I reach the ground?
You'll definitely get one foot down. My girlfriend sat up on it and she was able to get one foot down and I think she's about 5'6. Plus it's pretty manageable being low slung so shouldn't be too heavy either. :)
Yea got to get rid of the 636 my lumber region and base of spine can't cope with it much longer. Liked the review. Nice one butt ;-)
Ah fair. Time gets is all eh! Thanks man glad you did :)
Waaat. I never expected a cbf1000 *WINK*
That tank cap is lit.
Does that windscreen even do anything? lol
Does it wheelie tho :o
You are now as much as a Honda boi as I am a Suzuki boi. You Marquez loving ass...
Tell me about that clutch.
How are you gonna filter with that luggage.
When do we see a top speed run?
That looks way more comfy to ride bitch on than any other bike i've owned.
ABS sucks. It's literally only good for cars. IN MY OPINION!!
What would you prefer? CBF1000 Or GS1200?
I still don't get why people like quiet bikes.
We know it's not the prettiest and fastest bike ever because it isn't the 97 SRAD. Boyyy is she purdy
Congrats on the bike man :)
Ride safe!
I know a massive shock to us all :P it's actually very nice isn't it 😂 it does actually, holds the wind off my chest :P I don't like them too tall for the videos :)
I can confirm it does, nothing mental but power wheelies happily 😎
Noooooo I don't even support Marquez, he is a god among men tho so yano I could do worse :P I'm still a Yamaha boy at heart!
The luggage is reserved for special occasions only. When filtering isn't needed probably.
When I visit Mexico 😂
Toaster is pleased with the comfort. Don't say the b word near her tho she'll mess you up 😂
I agree, I've never needed it but I'm also not gonna be arsed removing it so there it stays.
CBF1000 cus fast boii and still handles like a nice sports tourer.
They're sick and probably murderers so need to be quiet. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
My SRAD is the most beautiful. I'm mad to get the garage cleared to work on it but I have to finish my house first :'(
Danke amigo :)
You too
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It's a Honda. Nuff said.
Hahaha true that 😂😂 my Magna would attest to their toughness
not a bad bike, not the fastest or prettiest but still a good bike, my grandad used to say you dont want to marry a model, you want to marry wife material... that bikes wife material lol
hp sometimes tells lies, like my old landrover had more hp than that bike, but it definatly wasnt faster, my current landrover has less hp but could still pull more weight/load, its about application of the hp and how much torque their is backing it up.
also being a big bugger too, i understand the struggle that you have, to have a bike or car you can fit in comfortably or long trips become a pain...
Haha your grandad was right indeed, thats it, the Fazer has more hp but half the torque and it shows! The CBF was an absolute dream in any gear and pulled from nothing even in 6th, which genuinely did surprise me!
Ah yes you know the pain of buses, planes, trains, clothing etc etc 😂😂😂
Ahh you bloody devil.
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