09-05-2026, 10:02 PM
Some people know from my for sale post. But I got my hands on a new 2026 CB1000f
I have been drooling and waiting for one of these bikes, and today I got to bring it home.
Found it it 2 hours away, and ended up trailering it home because I figured 2 hours of i5 and on/off rain wasn't great for a break in ride.
Got it back home and took it for about a 20-22 mile ride. As soon as I got it back to the garage, the fan started kicking up full speed and I have this lovely engine oil warning light. So now I'll be waiting to hear from the warranty department. I checked engine oil and coolant which looks fine. So I am thinking either a bubble in the system, or a faulty sensor at best.
First impressions of the bike. It feels very light and agile. tip in is nice and smooth and it feels confident as can be. Comfort level is through the roof. This factory seat is hands down the best seat I've ever felt. Ergos, feel just right. I was thinking maybe lower bars eventually, but I'll probably leave it just as it is. Suspension feels much sportier then the CB1100, but still smooth and compliant, I haven't yet tried adjusting it any but I will. Power delivery is fantastic, it really likes to go and wants to go. Sport drive mode and low speed throttle inputs feel kind of choppy which I've read is a normal experience with newer throttle by wire bikes, and can be tuned out, but its much less noticeable when riding it at higher speeds, and using standard vs sport. I haven't had much chance to mess with the assists and tech stuff yet. the paint and color look so much better in person then pictures give it justice. The sound of this machine is by far the most surprising part besides comfort. Honda apparently put different length air tunnels to the cylinder for "added character". It works, you get this fantastic old school intake noise when you get on it, part of me keeps debating on a slip on or not for it because of that. But, I probably will once/if arrow makes one similar to the one for our 1100s. Just as long as it doesn't overpower that intake noise too badly. Hopefully soon, I'll get this error fixed by the warranty people and can get you guys a walk around and video of it out in action.
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I have been drooling and waiting for one of these bikes, and today I got to bring it home.
Found it it 2 hours away, and ended up trailering it home because I figured 2 hours of i5 and on/off rain wasn't great for a break in ride.
Got it back home and took it for about a 20-22 mile ride. As soon as I got it back to the garage, the fan started kicking up full speed and I have this lovely engine oil warning light. So now I'll be waiting to hear from the warranty department. I checked engine oil and coolant which looks fine. So I am thinking either a bubble in the system, or a faulty sensor at best.
First impressions of the bike. It feels very light and agile. tip in is nice and smooth and it feels confident as can be. Comfort level is through the roof. This factory seat is hands down the best seat I've ever felt. Ergos, feel just right. I was thinking maybe lower bars eventually, but I'll probably leave it just as it is. Suspension feels much sportier then the CB1100, but still smooth and compliant, I haven't yet tried adjusting it any but I will. Power delivery is fantastic, it really likes to go and wants to go. Sport drive mode and low speed throttle inputs feel kind of choppy which I've read is a normal experience with newer throttle by wire bikes, and can be tuned out, but its much less noticeable when riding it at higher speeds, and using standard vs sport. I haven't had much chance to mess with the assists and tech stuff yet. the paint and color look so much better in person then pictures give it justice. The sound of this machine is by far the most surprising part besides comfort. Honda apparently put different length air tunnels to the cylinder for "added character". It works, you get this fantastic old school intake noise when you get on it, part of me keeps debating on a slip on or not for it because of that. But, I probably will once/if arrow makes one similar to the one for our 1100s. Just as long as it doesn't overpower that intake noise too badly. Hopefully soon, I'll get this error fixed by the warranty people and can get you guys a walk around and video of it out in action.