Honda CB 1000 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 1000 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).

Key specifications

1996, 1998Model years
998 ccDisplacement
87.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
235 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
Model years covered
19961998
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Torque
199887.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm

How the Honda CB 1000 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Displacement998 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 83rd percentile across Honda models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement83rd

998 cc — larger displacement than about 83% of Honda models.

Seat height72nd

810 mm — taller than about 72% of Honda models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 810 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Torque 87.3 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 235 kg (518.1 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4170 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.