2021 Honda CB-F Concept Bike

[pekingduck]

Oh, they'll make it. And then not sell it in the U.S. for about three years, we'll all cry about it, Honda will graciously dole them out to us slowly at a premium, few people will buy them, the first models will be great, people will complain about how they could be slightly better, they'll add fuel range and an extra gear...

Any of this sound familiar?

It appears so closely based on the Neo-Sport CB1000R that it should cost about the same. They wouldn't sell both here at the same time if they're technically the same. It's worth noting that there were no 2020 CB1000Rs, and dealers can still order new 2019s, so it looks like that model may be done in the US.

One other thing is that the Freddie Spencer/CB900F period was kind of a golden era in AMA Superbike racing, when bikes really looked like everyday bikes, air-cooled and big carbs, with no clip-ons or full fairings. Freddie was and still is a Honda hero, and his #19 race bike stands out as a Honda icon.