1989 Honda CBR1000F-K, Registration no. F111 NYJ Frame no. SC24 2005067 Engine no. unable to access

New for 1987, the CBR1000 (and CBR600) returned represented Honda's return to the ubiquitous across-the-frame-four after a lengthy dalliance with V4s of varying capacities. Beneath the bigger CBR's smooth 'jelly mould' bodywork there was a 16-valve water-cooled engine that incorporated a balancer shaft to quell vibration and an alternator mounted behind the block to reduce width. With over 140bhp on tap, the CBR1000 was boss of the contemporary litre-bike class, albeit somewhat heavy at over 500lbs, a factor that soon saw it re-classified as more of a sports tourer. A major success for Honda, the CBR1000 remained in production until 1997. Acquired for the collection in October 2012, this CBR1000F displays a total of 21,645 miles on the odometer and is presented in nice condition. The machine is offered with a V5C document and an expired MoT (2012).