Naked Motorcycles

2026Honda CB1000R Black Edition

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The 2026 Honda CB1000R Black Edition is a middleweight naked bike designed for experienced riders seeking refined performance and streetfighter styling. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers 143.5 horsepower with responsive mid-range torque, making it ideal for spirited road riding and daily commuting. Known for its aggressive aesthetics, premium build quality, and Honda reliability, this model excels at blending modern technology with classic naked bike character.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 214.1 kg
Seat height: 830 mm
Power: 143.5 HP (104.7 kW) @ 10500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering90%

City riding75%

Daily riding72%

Touring45%

Two-up40%

Track78%

Best for: Built for spirited road riding and canyon carving, blending retro-styled naked aesthetics with genuine sport-bike performance.
Built for: Aggressive, torquey, and precise, it delivers strong midrange punch and confident cornering manners with a premium, muscular Neo Sports Café presence.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking a plush long-distance tourer, an off-road capable machine, or a beginner-friendly low-power first bike.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2026 Honda CB1000R Black Edition, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 143.5 HP (104.7 kW) @ 10500 RPM
Torque: 104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m) @ 8250 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.6702 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 56.5 mm
Compression: 11.6:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multiplate, quick shifter

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.20 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.40 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1455 mm
Overall length: 2121 mm
Overall width: 789 mm
Overall height: 1090 mm
Seat height: 830 mm
Wet weight: 214.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.20 litres
Ground clearance: 131 mm
Oil capacity: 3.20 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel mono backbone
Front suspension: 43mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork
Rear suspension: Single Showa shock with spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustability
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 131 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.7°
Trail: 97 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17