HONDA CBR 1000F: Fastest production bike ever in 1987 På svenska
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    Engine:
    • 4 cyl - 16 valve
    • 998cc
    • 132bhp
    Chassis:
    • 222kg (dry)
    • 1500 mm wheelbase
    • 28° rake
    Performance:
    • 0-100kph - 3,0 sec
    • 402m - 11,0 sec
    • Top speed 258 kph
Modifications:
Lowered front end about 25 mm.
Raised backend about 100 mm. Slightly changed suspension-geometry.
Undertail exhaust, homemade.
Wider rear wheel from Kawasaki ZXR750 with 180 tyre.
As you can see, the CBR was even used for racing (Peter Lindén).
Picture from BIKE
I bought the bike in 1990 when it had been in traffic for 2 years.  It was in VERY good condition and I try to keep it that way.  The only problem has been the cam-chain tensioner, which I believe all '87-'88 models had to change.

The '87 CBR1000 is a heavy bike, 222kg without oil and fuel and, with its stock 132bhp, it makes about 11.0 secs for the ¼ mile, and 3.0 secs 0-100 kph.

The fairing is very effective and the top speed is excellent, 258kph actual speed.

On the road it´s a nice bike.  Stable, even up to top speed, and quite easy to handle.  It delivers the power in a nice smooth way and, with a little help (jerking the throttle or clutch), it wheelies.  If it´s in a good mood it can also do power-wheelies.

The fairing works very well even if you're tall (I am 186cm or 6'1"), and if you want the extra speed you can easily bend down a little to escape from the wind.  When it is raining you just have to ride at 140 kph or more and the only things that'll get wet are your helmet and boots.

The rear shock absorber is not very good.  It's way too soft when you are riding with passenger and packing.  The centre stand touches the ground if you ride over a bump when cornering.  The front end works very well.  The forks are not too hard and the anti-dive works in a gentle way.

The fuel consumption is not high at 0,6 - 0,7 l/m (Swedish mil = 10km) (6 - 7 l/100km) in normal riding.  If you're alone on the bike and riding in a steady pace (120-150kph) it can be as good as 0,47 l/m (4.7 l/100km).  That means you can ride about 300 km before you have to look for a gas station.


From the magazine

1987 		Translated into english
1988


1987-1988 1989-1992 1993-1999
  • Engine:
    • 4cyl
    • 16valve DOHC
    • Watercooled
    • Keihin 37mm
    • 998cm³
    • 77x53,6mm
    • 10,5:1
    • 132hp/9500rpm
    • 104 Nm/8500rpm
  • Chassis:
    • Dry weight: 222kg
    • Wheelbase: 1505mm
    • Caster: 28°
    • Trail: 117mm
    • Tire front: 110/80-17
    • Tire rear: 140/80-17
    • Seat height: 775mm
    • Fuel: 21 l
  • Transmission:
    • 6 speed
    • O-ring chain
    • Gearing: 17/43
  • Performance:
    • Topspeed: 258km/h
    • 0-100km/h: 3,0 seconds
    • ¼ mile: 11,0 seconds
  • Engine:
    • 4cyl
    • 16valve DOHC
    • Watercooled
    • Keihin 37mm
    • 998cm³
    • 77x53,6mm
    • 10,5:1
    • 132hp/9500rpm
    • 104 Nm/8500rpm
  • Chassis:
    • Dry weight: 232kg
    • Wheelbase: 1512mm
    • Caster: 28°
    • Trail: 110mm
    • Tire front: 120/70-17
    • Tire rear: 170/60-17
    • Seat height: 780mm
    • Fuel: 21 l
  • Transmission:
    • 6 speed
    • O-ring chain
    • Gearing: 17/42
  • Performance:
    • Topspeed: 253km/h
    • 0-100km/h: ? seconds
    • ¼ mile: ? seconds
  • Engine:
    • 4cyl
    • 16valve DOHC
    • Watercooled
    • Keihin VP 37mm
    • 998cm³
    • 77x53,6mm
    • 10,5:1
    • 132hp/9500rpm
    • 104 Nm/8500rpm
  • Chassis:
    • Dry weight: 235kg
    • Wheelbase: 1500mm
    • Caster: 27°
    • trail: 110mm
    • Tire front: 120/70-17
    • Tire rear: 170/60-17
    • Seat height: 780mm
    • Fuel: 22 l
  • Transmission:
    • 6 speed
    • O-ring chain
    • Gearing: 17/42
  • Performance:
    • Topspeed: 253km/h
    • 0-100km/h: ? seconds
    • ¼ mile: ? seconds
Modifications:
  • Lower
  • New fairing
  • Modified cooling channels
  • Lighter crankshaft
  • Narrower oil sump
  • Better road clearance
  • Changed gearing
  • Wider rims
    		•
  • New shorter fairing
  • New flasher
  • New tail/backlight
  • New Keihin VP carbs
  • Dual CBS brakes
  • 3 calliper brakes
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    1987 *First year *Price 64900Skr  
    *White/Red *Black/Red *Black/Silver
     
    1988 *Same bike as last year *Price 68900Skr *White/Blue
    *Black/Red (as -87) *White/Red *Silver
    1989 *Second generation *Many updates *Price 76900Skr
    *White/Red *White/Blue  
    1990 *Same bike as last year *Price 77900Skr *Gray/Black
    *White/Red (as -89) *Red/White *Red/Black
     
    1991 *Same bike as last year *Price 79900Skr  
    *Black/Red/Purple/Green *Black/Red *White/Red
     
    1992 *Same bike as last year *Price 79900Skr
    *Black/Gray *White/Red
    1993 *Third generation *Many updates *Price 86900Skr
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    1994 *Same bike as last year *Price 121000Skr *Black/Blue
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    1995 *Same bike as last year *Price 121000Skr  
    *Red/White/Blue *Black/Gray/Yellow  
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    1996 *Same bike as last year *Price 119000Skr  
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    1997 *Same bike as last year *Price 99900Skr  
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    1998 *Same bike as last year *Price 99900Skr  
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    1999 *Same bike as last year *Price 96900Skr  
    *Red *Black  
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