Honda’s 2026 CB1000F Brings Early-’80s Style to a Modern Four at $10,599

Honda's retro liter bike is on sale in the U.S. The 2026 Honda CB1000F, introduced to the American lineup on May 28, 2026, wraps the modern CB1000 Hornet SP platform in styling that nods to the late-1970s CB750F and early-'80s CB900F. Honda's U.S. page lists it at $10,599 MSRP plus a $775 destination charge.

It comes in one color, Wolf Silver Metallic, and one trim.

The short version

• Engine: 1,000cc liquid-cooled, DOHC inline four with a six-speed gearbox and chain drive.
• Platform: built on the CB1000 Hornet SP foundation, with its own styling and gearing.
• Price: $10,599 MSRP plus $775 destination on Honda's U.S. page.
• Fit: 31.3-inch seat, 472 pounds curb weight, 4.2-gallon tank.
• Chassis: 41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork, Pro-Link rear shock, dual 310 mm front discs.
• Tech: 5-inch TFT and Honda Selectable Torque Control.

The look: an early-'80s superbike

Honda's May release ties the design to the 1979 CB750F, the bike "made famous by Freddie Spencer in AMA Superbike competition," and to the CB900F. The CB1000F uses what Honda calls "clean lines and striking graphics inspired by the early 1980s."

Underneath, it's a modern bike. The engine is liquid-cooled and fuel-injected, not an air-cooled throwback.

The engine and gearing

The spec sheet lists a 1,000cc inline four with four valves per cylinder, a 76.0 x 55.1 mm bore and stroke and an 11.7:1 compression ratio, fed by 44 mm throttle bodies.

Honda's U.S. page says the gearing is tuned for low- and mid-range pull with highway comfort, which suits a retro standard better than the Hornet SP's sharper focus. Honda hasn't published a horsepower figure in the U.S. spec sheet.

Chassis, brakes and size

From the U.S. specification sheet:

• Front suspension: 41 mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, 5.1 inches of travel
• Rear suspension: Pro-Link single Showa shock, 5.5 inches of travel
• Brakes: dual 310 mm front discs with radial-mount Nissin calipers, single 240 mm rear
• Tires: 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear
• Geometry: 25° rake, 3.9 in trail, 57.2 in wheelbase
• Seat height: 31.3 inches
• Curb weight: 472 pounds
• Fuel: 4.2 gallons

A 31.3-inch seat is manageable for many riders. At 472 pounds, though, it's a substantial bike to move around a garage.

Honda's spec lists a Showa SFF-BP fork for the CB1000F. Don't assume every premium part on the Hornet SP carries over just because the platforms are related.

Who it's for

The CB1000F fits riders who want an upright, comfortable inline four with classic styling and modern brakes and electronics. It's not a beginner bike: a liter-class four has a lot of power, even tuned for the midrange.

If you're stepping up from something smaller, take a test ride and think about an advanced rider course.

Before you buy

1. Get the out-the-door price. $10,599 plus $775 destination, then tax, registration and dealer fees.
2. Check stock. Honda listed May availability, but local inventory varies.
3. Get an insurance quote early. Liter-class bikes can cost more to insure than smaller ones, but your record, location, age and coverage choices matter as much as the bike.

What we don't know

• Horsepower and torque in Honda's U.S. specs
• Independent road tests of the U.S. model
• Whether a 2027 version changes anything. One Honda retail page has shown a 2027 heading on a 2026 address; the dated May release and current price page describe the 2026 bike.

Bottom line

The 2026 Honda CB1000F pairs CB750F/CB900F-inspired styling with a modern 1,000cc four from the CB1000 Hornet SP, a 31.3-inch seat and Showa suspension. Honda's U.S. page lists it at $10,599 plus $775 destination in Wolf Silver Metallic.