The CB900F Was Honda’s Ticket to the 1-Liter Superbike Dance

Honda’s CB900F from 1979 is a reference point for today’s CB1000F, a retro-styled naked four-cylinder roadster newly introduced by the brand. The article notes that while the CB750F earned more acclaim in the U.S., the CB900F resonated more with Europe’s performance-focused riders, giving Honda a four-cylinder contender in the prestigious 1-liter Superbike class against Kawasaki and Suzuki. Riding the CB900F-style bike along the M25 motorway around Greater London on a cold morning, the writer highlights the bike’s lack of fairing amid commuter traffic, but says the engine feels smooth and comfortable. In slow traffic gaps, it slips through despite its size and weight.