05 CB900F Honda Hornet Review

[Avignon]

Quote from http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc...otorcycles.htm

CBF1000 ABS
This all-new touring sports model features a water-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line, 4-cylinder, 1000cc engine based on CBR1000RR engine technology. Including both Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) and an air injection system, the CBF1000 offers exceptionally smooth riding from low to high rpm ranges. In addition, its adjustable seat matches the rider for extra riding comfort.

97hp @ 8'000rpm / torque 97nm @ 6'000rpm

This isnt the bike I saw. The current Hornet makes more HP & slightly less torgue than this and that half fairing is damn uguly. The cb1000rr I saw was sexy, not sleepy and had the full heat 150bhp engine

[skelstar]

Just a follow on from the prevous photo of the NEW CBF1000, heres a link to a photogallery of the new bike (I think):
http://motorbikes.tiscali.co.uk/phot...hp3?idFoto=916
and another for the original article:
http://motorbikes.tiscali.co.uk/disp....php3?id=23440

[Devil]

Dont get the CBF1000 confused with any new hornet. In the uk they have a cbf600 and a cb600f Hornet, two different bikes.

[skelstar]

Actually that CBF1000 looks more like a FZ-1. Not at all in the same vein as the CB900 Hornet at all. I wouldnt buy one.

[zadok]

That pic looks great, Zapf. Nice looking bike and colour. With shaft drive, I reckon it would be the bees knees.

[Zapf]

So whats wrong with the 900 Hornet's frame? it it going to handle funny / shit when I start riding it fast?

[Lou Girardin]

It's not a Gixxer, but it's not far behind. And it'll probably be quicker in the really tight stuff.

[Avignon]

05 HORNET Forsale $8000

Hi everyone, Im moving to Oz so Im selling my bike. 3000km on the clock so I'll take $3000 off the price of a new bike and sell for $8000. Can transfer the balance of the 2 year unlimited factory warranty to the new owner, thats 21 months. This has been one of the best/most fun bikes I have ever owned and Im going to get another one when I get to Oz. Full specs at the top of this thread and more details on the online trading thread.
Private message me for contact details.

[Zapf]

Screens

Any ideas who other than GIVI / Honda does a screen for the CB900 Hornet?

[skelstar]

Screens

Any ideas who other than GIVI / Honda does a screen for the CB900 Hornet?

The screen of the Buell M2 is quite trick. Eurodave might be the one to talk to about this type of thing. Ill try and find a piccy and post it.

[edit] here it is: http://www.919.org/flys.htm

[Devil]

Screens

Any ideas who other than GIVI / Honda does a screen for the CB900 Hornet?

I had a look around for a while when I was looking at Hornets but it seemed that the Honda flyscreen was the only one that didnt look shit.

[Groins_NZ]

I've got a National Cycle F-18 Fairing but it's been a bloody mission to get it and I'm still waiting for them to supply the correct mounting hardware.

Screen took 8 weeks to get to me and it's been another 4 so far and I haven't heard diddly squat from the supplier about the brackets, etc.

I'll be sending another irate email tonight!

[Zapf]

I've got a National Cycle F-18 Fairing but it's been a bloody mission to get it and I'm still waiting for them to supply the correct mounting hardware.

Screen took 8 weeks to get to me and it's been another 4 so far and I haven't heard diddly squat from the supplier about the brackets, etc.

I'll be sending another irate email tonight!

ouch... what an experience.... might have to start making my own with coke bottles now

[Groins_NZ]

05 HORNET Forsale $8000

Hi everyone, Im moving to Oz so Im selling my bike. 3000km on the clock so I'll take $3000 off the price of a new bike and sell for $8000. Can transfer the balance of the 2 year unlimited factory warranty to the new owner, thats 21 months. This has been one of the best/most fun bikes I have ever owned and Im going to get another one when I get to Oz. Full specs at the top of this thread and more details on the online trading thread.
Private message me for contact details.

Going over for work Avignon or evading the law ?

Have you sold the bike yet?

Anyway, best of luck with whatever comes ahead.

Cheers,
M.

[Raven]

Agreed, but in my experience most bikes have a crap view out the mirrors. Are there bikes out there where they work?

Yeah! The Blackbirds have the best mirrors I have ever seen on a bike which I think has a lot to do with having no long shaft to exagerate any vibration. The minus is having to move your arm as they are so short but what's going to catch a Bird.