Honda CBF1000 ABS vs Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF1000 ABSstacks up against the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF1000 ABSCan-Am Spyder Roadster SM5
Model year20112009
Price$16,199
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower97 hp106 hp
Torque97 Nm104 Nm
Weight228 kg316 kg
Seat height31 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)Double disc. EBD, ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Anti-lock braking (ABS)Single disc. EBD, ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 165/65-R14 / 225/50-R15

Honda CBF1000 ABS vs Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF1000 ABS and the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF1000 ABS brings 97 hp in a 228 kg package, while the Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 counters with 106 hp at 316 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: