HONDA CBF1000 GT | 2015 | Ride & Review

[@dankoekebacker3919]

I have a 2011 mk 2 in same color. Changed the cupping Bridgestones with Michelin PR4. Also progressive springs with custom rear shock (Hyperpro). So much better handling. Great bike

[@michaelhickson2704]

I think ill be looking at upgrading the suspension too

[@goose3973]

Have this bike in red also. 2011 reg. CBF1000FA ..... riding it for 3 years now & 81,000kms done (42,000kms by me) all over Ireland. Love it ♥️. Tours very well with 2up (wife) Do all my own maintenance including valve adjustments 👍. That's mine in picture - Killybegs in Donegal 😀

[@RevZolution]

That's awesome to hear. I've just subscribed to your channel. I'm really enjoying mine. Effortless riding

[@goose3973]

@@RevZolution Great 👍Thanks man. By the way, never had that bar wobble ever. Looks scary? 😳 Running Dunlop Roadsmart 3's on mine. On my third front soon. Great grip & longevity. Regards....enjoy

[@ceeshorsman1664]

@@goose3973 the bubble is only coming with the topcase behind. I find out.

[@goose3973]

@@ceeshorsman1664 Yeah....Well, any change to original bike will affect handling I agree....👍

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

i forgot to get back to you, i did buy a cbf and the handling transformed my riding, i love it.

[@RevZolution]

Cracking bike isn't it

[@pauloakes5718]

Those header pipes are absolutely toasted 🛶

[@thetaleof2wheels.947]

Fuel capacity is 20 litres on the MK2. Front calipers are 3 piston each, with the combined rear brake only operating on the middle piston of the front right caliper ( as sat on the bike). Top box can take 2 helmets if you place them right. Just a pity the panniers are wider than the handlebars, makes for more thoughtful filtering though 🤣. Just wished the luggage was all keyed alike, having to have a key for the top box, another for the panniers and the ignition key is a bit annoying. Screen is better if you fit a Palmer Products windscreen bracket, gives an extra 3 height and 3 tilt positions. Although that's not the original screen on yours. Takes the buffeting off and only gives smooth airflow. Mines a MK2 GT, but the previous owner must have kept the Sat Nav 🤔. Mirror extenders give a better view behind, although does give the mirrors a bit of vibration with being further out. I've got Pirelli Angel ST tyres on mine, and they are brilliant for the price. Give really good road holding and confidence. Bar risers are another good purchase, especially considering the handlebars can be rotated slightly forward or back. Look for the punch marks on the handlebars on the clutch side, near to the clamp. The CBF is a great bike, and only needs the slightest of tweaks to make it right for you. Honda did a great job of producing it, although the journalists didn't do it any favours.

[@RevZolution]

Completely agree with what you've said. It's a shame it didn't get better reviews. I really like it, its a proper work horse that just keeps giving and Along with comfort it makes me just want to keep riding

[@mikkei3532]

what size Bar risers do you use in mk2?

[@thetaleof2wheels.947]

@@mikkei3532 I used SW Motech 25mm bar risers, I did have to adjust the brake lines though just to give a little bit more slack. They do fit without any adjustments, but it's the most the standard cables and brake and clutch line can take.

[@mikkei3532]

@@thetaleof2wheels.947 ok. but it is more comfy or what?

[@thetaleof2wheels.947]

@@mikkei3532 Much more comfortable, less forward lean and less weight on the wrists.

[@ceeshorsman1664]

I have this mk2 from 2010. Its perfect for work every day and touring included the wife . I had drive in three years now about 40.000km. I buy this one in 2018 with 20.000km. Honda had no good alternative bike . So i think to keep it for a long time. I liked it do drive every day. Only one problem on 50.000km with a broken stator. The dealer fixed now a better one. He told my that the mk2 from 2012 have standard the better stator.

[@RevZolution]

That's great you're liking the bike. They're a brilliant all round bike.

[@stevecoombs203]

I owned a CBF500 and a 2016 cbf1000 gt and both bikes had the steering wobble it’s a known thing with the cbf range, I changed the front tyre and it went away, went all over Europe on the cbf1000 last day back from Germany this year I did 610 miles in a day no problem, I really miss it now it was such a perfect bike

[@RevZolution]

That's great to hear that it went away when you changed the tyre. The BT57 is awful. I can imagine 600 miles in one day was easy on that bike. Its just effortless, simple riding

[@mikkei3532]

i just bought 2011 mk2 and it woobles - front tire is garbage . what model of tire do you recomned ? I used to drive on Bridgestone s21 in my cbr f4i - great tires. also i have plan to addapt a f4i steering damper (f4i has 43mm forks , cbf1000- 41mm - but with little rubber it will work.) I love drive with steering damper - even with chineese - motocykle drive with it like welded to ground. - no shake in cornerring , or driving thrue tramp rails in cities etc

[@Paulskilynchski]

Great video. Buying one tomorrow thanks to this! Cheers!

[@RevZolution]

No problem They're great bikes, I'm glad you found my video helpful 😀

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

this is my next bike hopefully coming from a 750s to this 1000, i hope I've not over done it.

[@RevZolution]

You'll like it. It is a very good bike

[@MrTom1379]

I had a MK 1 , cut the throttle, head shake apparently they all do it so a bit disappointed they never cured it on the MK 2,

[@mariosvavas1975]

Hi... I want bay this (SIDE FAIRINGS, LOWER FAIRINGS Honda CBF 1000 I mean the black mat parts) ....... this is original....?

[@RevZolution]

This is standard for this model as it was the GT model. Came from hona like it

[@samershaladan6359]

I felt like I was in a European club initially with the music. Good review otherwise. Check the muffle sound though mate. Very informative and in-depth

[@kingy2063]

Whilst it was good to see you sat on the bike flat footed, there was no point of reference, i.e how tall are you and inseam measurement. I ask as I am interested in the bike but don't have one locally to try out. Cheers and safe riding.

[@RevZolution]

I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam. Hope that helps.

[@bearskillz]

what windscreen is that?

[@RevZolution]

Unfortunately I don't know, it was on the bike when I purchased it from Honda

[@bearskillz]

@@RevZolution I think it says Ermax on it

[@gianlucaluci1425]

Which model are the lower aftermarket matt black fairings? They look fantastic

[@RevZolution]

This is the MK2 GT model. It comes with the lower fairings and all the boxes from Honda as standard

[@bullaschonken521]

I’ve bought my cbf in 2013 got it now for 10 years only fault I had was with back wheel bearing failure. Only problem I have is like other users when you take your hands of it wobble Any feedback on accessories would be appreciated. Safe journey all

[@RevZolution]

That's good to hear you've had a good time owning yours. I added, heated clothing cable, spotlights, phone charger, phone holder and camera mounts to it during my time of ownership

[@richierichbm]

Audio is a bit muffled when you're riding but other than that, great video 👍

[@michaelhickson2704]

I notes that you talk about a lot of equipment as if it's stranded! unfortunately, this bike even the GT comes with little extras ie no satnav no rear hugger nor are the heated grips and so forth, the wobble isn't right id check your tires before you invest in it a steering damper. still a great revue of a great bike. Ps your tires are Bridgestones, there actually not that bad, but check them out anyway.

[@randomrides]

I know this post is a couple of years old, but just wondered if with all luggage and TomTom if you experienced any horrible handle bar wobble and / vibration ? 🙂

[@RevZolution]

@@randomrides i sure did. Even without the luggage. It's vile!

[@guntherkohler3076]

What’s the story with stators? Over exaggerated issue?

[@RevZolution]

I think so and I think it's more to do with the Mk1 version of this bike. I never had any issues in the year I owned it and I Rode it every day to work and more.

[@guntherkohler3076]

@@RevZolution Ahh good stuff. Thanks for the response

[@RevZolution]

@@guntherkohler3076 you're very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@mikkei3532]

hi -do you have steering wooble -while you loose hands off? at 40-50mph?

[@RevZolution]

Yes, there is a steering wobble on this bike. However, I've noticed that the top box is the cause of this. I have taken the top box off and the wobble almost disappears. I have tried this with other Motorcycles with and without top boxes. Take the top box off and you'll notice the wobble isn't there

[@mikkei3532]

@@RevZolution mine woobles without top box....

[@proxx1988]

@@mikkei3532 I guess this is how those CBFs are.. mine also wobbles a bit when coming down from 85 say to 70km/h... less wobble without top box, but still there is some

[@simonjones1534]

@@proxx1988 I had a cbf 600 with exactly that problem. I changed the head stock bearings and now its perfect at any speed. Hope that helps.

[@proxx1988]

@@simonjones1534 Thanks, yes sure it does. I also had CBF600, good memories.

[@pmgmotorcycles]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@RevZolution]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ScottGallagher-si8un]

Great review! I realize that this is 3 years ago, but I'm considering buying one here in Canada. I'm deciding between it and the ST1300. Want a balance between a fun bike to ride and comfort for my wife on behind. Do you have any experience with the ST as well?

[@RevZolution]

Sadly not. I do want to try an ST1300

[@kevingullick1596]

Recently bought a 2016 cbf1000 GT in black, only 2500 miles on the clock and serviced every 500 miles, and so far I'm extremely impressed, fast enough for an old guy like me and such a smooth engine, looking forward to putting some miles on her once winter out of the way. Ps is it just me or does the new nt 1100 look very much like the cbf.

[@RevZolution]

I do miss my CBF. Especially the 4 Cylinder engine. It was a brilliant bike. Yes it does slightly. It also looks like the XADV on steroids. The CBF1000 is a far better bike than the NT1100. I've done a review on the NT. it's alright but I think honda let themselves down with it

[@dougiequick1]

"serviced every 500 miles" what does that even mean?

[@hawkslayers1]

one question why the sun glasses

[@RevZolution]

Using it as my image on YT. But mainly because I can read my notes without you guys noticing I'm reading them whilst I keep my head looking at the camera.

[@Hermonvstrom]

How do you find the vibration through the handlebars. I have a 2011 version in red. Find mine very viby

[@RevZolution]

I only get the vibration when I remove my hands. It's apparently due to the top box and panniers. I've been told to remove them and it shouldn't do it...... I'm yet to try it without luggage. However, when my hands are on the handles I don't get any

[@Hermonvstrom]

@@RevZolution Hi, thanks for the reply. I meant just vibration in general through the bars, not that wobble. I have just put some heavy bar ends on. So hoping that will help with the vibration. I will try removing my top box, see if that stops that wobble.

[@JW-cq4ez]

Have you check steering bearing is tight?

[@Hermonvstrom]

@@JW-cq4ez hi JW. Thanks for the advice. I took the panniers off, realigned the forks and it was smooth as butter. Forks must of been slightly out.

[@MaxHeadRush]

St1300 or this?

[@RevZolution]

I've never ridden an ST1300 but I'd say that would be more of a pure touring machine whereas the CBF1000 is more of an agile everyday bike that can also happily do touring..therefore I'd go for the CBF1000 on that basis. But the ST1300 does look very nice.

[@travesty70]

I just bought a 2012 cbf. I watched all These cbf 1000 vids, they fail to mention comparitive elements to other bikes. One that shocked me was their weight and lack of nimble manuverability. My test ride was a suprise. Keep that in mind.. they look sweet but feel like a scaled down goldwing.

[@Paul58069]

They don't

[@dougiequick1]

Considering the extra weight that comes along with 4 cylinder liter bike it strikes me as unacceptably underpowered..."enough power" does not really mean anything to me as the same phrase gets repeated over and over for practically any displacment. I dont get Honda tuning this so low power? Not even like it is a torque monster? Seems like a dog on paper considering other bikes in the range?

[@RevZolution]

It definitely is underpowered compared to all the others in the range. Honda seem to play it safe and don't want to offer heavy power. But for the road. It definitely has enough power as you can't use its full power without smashing speed limits like you do on most bikes. All bikes over 60bhp have enough power. They'll outrun most cars on a 0 to 60 run and get you about very comfortably. Yes more power would be lovely but not necessary.

[@dehweh2297]

really really

[@charlesscottkelly]

A little bit ugly. But good value.

[@RevZolution]

Totally agree. I had this bike for over a year and the looks never grew on me. It was part of the reason I got rid of it

[@Oysterseagull]

Music made me turn the video off. Awful.

[@RevZolution]

Cheers for the feedback. That's an old video now. I've changed the format

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

Awfull music

[@Oliverlikesbikes]

Apart from that great