Honda unveils CB-F Concept

Honda has pulled the covers off a new retro concept model, with the world premiere of the Honda CB-F Concept taking place online.

The attractive machine, which draws its inspiration from six decades of Honda CB heritage, was originally going to break cover at the 36th Osaka Motorcycle Show and 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show, before both events were thrown into disarray due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honda says of the model, "The CB-F Concept is an ambitious fusion of cutting-edge technology with a design paying homage to the CB900F (CB750 in Japan), a Japanese global model which, in part through the North American racing scene, brought to the six decades of CB models an iconic status."

The CB-F concept is powered by a 998cc, liquid-cooled, four-valves-per-cylinder, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder engine, which transmits drive to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission. It's been slotted into a high-tensile steel mono-backbone frame.

The bike rolls on an inverted front fork and rear monoshock, with a single-sided Pro-Arm swingarm at the rear. The emphasis appears to be on grassroots motorcycling simplicity, the concept featuring clean lines and only the bare essentials required for riding pleasure.

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The 36th Osaka Motorcycle Show was due to be held over March 20 to 22 while the 47th Tokyo Motorcycle Show was due to open today (Friday, March 27) and run until March 29. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on nations around the globe, both shows have been cancelled.