Honda CBR 1000 F vs Honda VF 1000 F (reduced effect) (2000)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CBR 1000 FHonda VF 1000 F (reduced effect)
Model year20001987
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower135 hp100 hp
Torque104 Nm
Weight235 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 140/80-17

Honda CBR 1000 F vs Honda VF 1000 F (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CBR 1000 F and the Honda VF 1000 F (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CBR 1000 F brings 135 hp in a 235 kg package, while the Honda VF 1000 F (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: