Honda CBF1000 vs Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CBF1000stacks up against the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBF1000Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect)
Model year20141986
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower106 hp100 hp
Torque96 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 2-piston caliper, sintered metal pads and Combined ABS Dual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 1-piston caliper, sintered metal pads and Combined ABS Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/80-16 / 140/80-17

Honda CBF1000 vs Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBF1000 and the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBF1000 brings 106 hp, while the Honda VF 1000 R (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

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: