2008 Honda CBF1000

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2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Canada Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Canada Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

2008 Honda CBF1000 (Europe Model)

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– 2008 Honda CBF1000

2008 Honda CBF1000

Every time you get on a bike, it’s a personal challenge. Doesn’t matter where you’re going or who’s watching. All you care about is that your bike is as ready and as able as you are. The CBF1000 is a serious machine. It’s as at home on the mountain switchbacks right across Europe as it is on the most out-of-the-way-how-did-I-get-hereboy- am-I-loving-this knotted, twisted, gnarled road you found one lucky Sunday afternoon. This bike is only available at Honda Powerhouse Dealers. And it’s ready to take on almost any adventure that lies around the corner or is plotted in your GPS.

Kick-start your adventure. Honda is bringing a new breed of adventure to Canada. With the arrival of the Varadero and the CBF1000 from Europe, the road of possibility has just opened. Places you only dreamed about riding are now within your reach. And you suddenly have the perfect excuse to bond with old friends. Honda has the adventure bikes, the gear and accessories, and even some epic recommendations of places to point your compass. All you need to do is get yourself in gear and get out there.

CBF1000 is only available at HONDA POWERHOUSE DEALERS (see below) and only in Canada.

 

Every time you get on a bike, it’s a personal challenge. Doesn’t matter where you’re going or who’s watching. All you care about is that your bike is as ready and as able as you are. The CBF1000 is a serious machine. It’s as at home on the mountain switchbacks right across Europe as it is on the most out-of-the-way-how-did-I-get-hereboy-am-I-loving-this knotted, twisted, gnarled road you found one lucky Sunday afternoon. This bike is only available at Honda Powerhouse Dealers. And it’s ready to take on almost any adventure that lies around the corner or is plotted in your GPS.

The feel. Every adventure brings new discoveries. New people to meet, new vistas to marvel at, new roads to enjoy. And every adventure places new demands on you and your motorcycle. The CBF1000 is designed for precisely these changing conditions, thanks in part to its clever three-position height-adjustable seat and its adjustable windscreen. Being able to raise or lower the seat through a range of 15 mm lets you tailor the CBF1000’s ergonomics to suit you to a T, resulting in better comfort and better control over all sorts of road surfaces. And because a long ride can sometimes mean a new weather system around almost every corner, you’ll love the CBF1000’s sleek but protective half-fairing, and the windscreen that adjusts up for better wind, rain (and bug!) protection, and down for better cooling. Swing a leg over the CBF1000, settle in to the spacious seat, reach for the wide and upright handlebar, and notice how natural and confidenceinspiring the ergonomics feel. Then ask yourself: Where do I want to go today?

 

The ride. One look tells you that this bike means business. The styling is bare-bones functional, with
nothing getting in the way of the potent-looking engine – eye candy for the adventure rider. And the ride is just as effective, inspiring confidence even when the road doesn’t. Specially calibrated suspension provides the smooth ride and sporty control you want for open highways and twisty back roads, but it also goes a big step further by providing uncanny comfort and stability when the road resembles a quilt of patchwork asphalt.

 

The power. Plenty, thanks to 998 cc of fuel-injected get-up-and-go. The 16-valve inline-four engine is tuned for a wide spread of power that provides both abundant torque down low for navigating tricky terrain, and effortless topend performance for when the twisty road opens up into a straight run toward the day’s end. Fuel-injection not only ensures crisp throttle response and reduced emissions, it
also automatically adjusts the fuel/air mixture for changes in altitude and temperature. No fiddling, no fuss, no worry. So when you’re somewhere off the edge of your map – or just eager to get to the cottage with no hassles – you can be confident that your CBF1000 won’t let you down.

 

Built for adventure. When you’re heading for a place that’s too small for any map, you want to have full confidence that your bike has the quality, reliability and performance to get you there and back, no sweat. And that’s why you ride a Honda. You can see it in the design and construction of every component, in the user-friendly controls that inspire riding confidence and in the flawless fit and finish. Like all Hondas, these bikes are built with care, and built to go the distance. So go ahead and enjoy the ride wherever the road leads. This Honda is up to the challenge.

Built for safety. Because you can never be sure what surprise you might find around the next corner, both the Varadero and the CBF1000 are equipped with anti-lock brakes linked via Honda’s Combined Braking System. By distributing balanced braking force whenever the brakes are applied, the Combined Braking System helps you stop quickly and in control. And with ABS, you can apply the brakes to the limit of available traction – even on wet or loose surfaces – with the confidence that the wheels won’t lock up. And when you have confidence in your motorcycle, your next adventure is limited only by your imagination.

 

Features & Benefits

– Popular on the autobahns and mountain switchbacks right across Europe, the CBF1000A is now available to Canadian riders

– 998 cc fuel-injected 16-valve engine is tuned for a wide spread of power that’s ideal for gruelling adventures or short commutes

– The three-position height-adjustable seat adapts to your needs so you can cross the country in comfort

– Strong and predictable Combined ABS braking system gives you the confidence to explore all sorts of roads in all sorts of conditions

– The CBF1000A’s wide and adjustable windscreen and halffairing provide excellent weather protection without being bulky and blocking your view

– Optional tough, weatherproof saddlebags store plenty of gear for all your adventures

 

 

Specifications

MSRP: $11,999 CDN

Engine Type Liquid-cooled inline-four

Displacement 998 cc

Bore & Stroke 75 mm x 56.5 mm

Compression Ratio 11:1

Valve Train Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

Transmission Six-speed

Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain; 16T/43T

Front Suspension 41 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork; 120 mm (4.7 inches) travel

Rear Suspension Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS single shock; 120 mm (4.7 inches) travel

Tires 120/70ZR–17 radial front; 160/60ZR–17 radial rear

Brakes Front dual 296 mm discs with triple-piston calipers and Combined Braking System with ABS; rear 240 mm disc with triple-piston caliper and ABS

Seat Height 795 mm (+/- 15mm); 31.3 inches (+/- 0.6 inches). 3-position adjustable

Seating capacity Two

Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.2 inches)

Curb Weight 250 kg (551 pounds) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride

Fuel Capacity 19 litres including 4 liter reserve

Colour Nightstar Black Pearl, Euro Silver Metallic

Specifications and features are subject to change

 

 

HONDA POWERHOUSE DEALERS (accurate as of May 2008):

Exclusive Edition Models
Varadero; CBF1000; CB R1000RR; CB R600RR; C RF450R; C RF250R and AquaTrax are available at the following

WESTERN CANADA

KOOTENAY HONDA POWERHOUSE
1027 Victoria Ave. N
Cranbrook, BC
250-489-4311

POINTE WEST HONDA POWERHOUSE
17860-102nd Avenue
Edmonton, AB
780-487-7433

QUESNEL HONDA POWERHOUSE
161 Marsh Drive
Quesnel, BC
250-992-8371

VI HONDA POWERHOUSE
1809 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC
250-754-6638

HONDA EXTREME
9103 – 31 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
780-435-0742

LLOYDMINSTER HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Lloydminster, AB

SCONA CYCLE
Coming Soon
9556 – 82nd Avenue
Edmonton, AB
780-432-0858

SHERWOOD HONDA POWERHOUSE
30 Automall Drive
Sherwood Park
Edmonton, AB
780-417-0005

MEIDL HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Saskatoon, SK

ONTARIO

CLASSIC HONDA POWERHOUSE
30 Van Kirk Drive
Brampton, ON
905-454-1434

LEGENDS HONDA POWERHOUSE
1701 Provincial Road
Windsor, ON
519-250-9003

TEAM HONDA POWERHOUSE
305A Steeles Avenue East
Milton, ON
905-864-8588

BARRIE HONDA POWERHOUSE
74 Mapleview Drive
Barrie, ON
705-733-2100

CLARINGTON HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Clarington, ON

DURHAM HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Whitby, ON

KANATA HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Kanata, ON

POWERSPORTS CANADA
Coming Soon
1 Laser Street
Nepean, ON
613-224-7899

QUEBEC

CENTRE HONDA DE GIRO
496 Ave. St. David
Montmagny, QC
418-248-2133

CENTRE HONDA EQUIPEMENT LAVERTU
4 St-Augustin
Breakeyville, QC
418-832-6143

CENTRE HONDA EXCEL
5480 Pare
Mount Royal, QC
514-342-6360

CENTRE HONDA FRANK & MICHEL
5788 Boul. St. Anne
Quebec City, QC
418-822-2252

CENTRE HONDA MAGOG
148 Boul. Bourque
Magog, QC
819-843-0099

CENTRE HONDA MOTO RIVE SUD
628 Route President Kennedy
Pintendre, QC
418-837-7170

CENTRE HONDA THETFORD
2319 Boul Frontenac
Thetford Mines, QC
418-338-3558

CHAMBLY HONDA
840 Boul de Perigny
Chambly, QC
450-658-2453

CENTRE HONDA DUFOUR
2060 Boul de Comporte
La Malbaie, QC
418-665-6431

CENTRE HONDA HAMEL
332 Dubois, voie 640
Saint-Eustache, QC
450-491-0440


ATLANTIC CANADA

BRIDGEWATER HONDA POWERHOUSE
366 Dufferin Street
Bridgewater, NS
902-543-7796

BATHURST HONDA POWERHOUSE
2300 St. Peter Avenue
Bathurst, NB
506-548-4569

CEILIDH HONDA POWERHOUSE
393 Westville Road
New Glasgow, NS
902-752-1330

CLARENVILLE HONDA POWERHOUSE
Coming Soon
Clarenville, NL

EDMUNDSTON HONDA
Coming Soon
475 Victoria Street
Edmundston, NB
506-739-7716

HONDA ONE
Coming Soon
1137 Topsail Road
Mt. Pearl, NL
709-364-5337