Not long ago, Honda showed a neo-retro inline-four concept bike in Japan, and it made all the right kind of noise instantly. Now, the Japanese giant is ready to recreate that once again, as it has teased another retro four-pot motorcycle just ahead of the Suzuki 8-Hour race. This time, the company is going in the cafe racer direction to lure even more enthusiasts. Let’s dive in.
Honda Teases CB1000F SE Cafe Racer Ahead Of The Suzuka 8-Hour
The previous CB1000F concept was a neo-retro naked bike, serving as a replacement for the CB1300F Super Four. So the CB1000F SE teased this time serves as a modern-day replacement for the CB1300F Super Bol D’Or. There’s no proper half-fairing, though, and instead, the SE concept sports a square quarter headlight fairing. It has a swept-back windscreen on top for improved wind protection.
Everything else seems to be the same as the non-SE. We see the same 17-inch alloy wheels, an edgy fuel tank with angular lines, and a long tail section that goes beyond the rear tire. All of it brings a cafe racer vibe to the mix. A miss here seems to be the lack of bellypan, though.
Honda’s CBR-Sourced Engine Will Power The CB1000F SE
Under the reworked aesthetic, the SE has the same inline-four engine we saw on the CB1000F. It’s sourced from the CB1000 Hornet, where the mill churns out 150 horsepower and 77 pound-feet. This is sent to the wheel via a chain-driven six-speed transmission. What remains unclear, though, is the suspension.
‘SE’ usually means higher-spec forks and monoshock in the two-wheeler industry, so the concept shown here could feature Ohlins instead of Showas. We could also see upgraded Brembo brakes in place of the Nissin setup.
Honda CB1000F SE Expected Specs
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Engine |
Inline-four, liquid-cooled |
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Power |
150 HP |
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Torque |
77 LB-FT |
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Transmission |
Six-speed |
The CB1000F SE Will Make Its Public Debut At The Suzuka 8-Hour Event
Although the teaser tells us a lot, the official public debut of the motorcycle will happen at the Suzuka 8-Hour weekend in August 2025. It won’t be the production version, however, since Honda has yet to confirm whether the CB1000F duo will enter production. Seems like a matter of “when” not “if”, though, as both concepts appear ready for the dealerships. Plus, the engine used here already meets global emission norms. Once here, this would be the most powerful retro bike of its kind, beating its rivals like the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS and Kawasaki Z900RS.
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