Honda·Roadster·998cc

CB1000R

↘ Evolution history · 2008 → present
18
Years of production
2
Generations
998
current cc
143
Horsepower
18
Vintages

Honda's maxi-roadster. 998cc 143hp Neo Sports Café four-cylinder, CBR1000RR DNA in naked form.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2018 — present
SC80 — NEO SPORTS CAFÉ

Total overhaul unveiled at EICMA 2017 (SC80). Neo Sports Café design, 143hp engine (+18hp vs SC60), new steel mono-backbone frame, standard slipper clutch and HSTC. CB1000R+ package with optional quickshifter from 2018. 5" TFT and Bluetooth added in 2021.

2026
AAesthetics
Carryover — market availability varies by region
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
Carryover — CB1000 Hornet launched in parallel as a new distinct 4-cylinder maxi-roadster
Minor
2024
AAesthetics
Carryover — 2023 spec carried over without mechanical changes
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
Carryover — 2022 spec unchanged
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
Black Edition carried over — standard colours revised
Minor
2021
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance — injection remapping with no major mechanical changes
Medium
EElectronics
5" full-colour TFT screen (replaces analogue instruments) + Honda Smartphone Voice Control + Bluetooth (Europe/Australia)
Major
AAesthetics
Black Edition launch — blacked-out fork, radiator covers and frame elements + standard quickshifter on this variant
Medium
2020
AAesthetics
Carryover — colours carried over
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
Carryover — colours revised
Minor
2018
MEngine
Revised 998cc DOHC engine — 143hp / 104Nm @ 8,250rpm — 11,500rpm redline (+1,200rpm vs SC60)
Major
CFrame
New steel mono-backbone frame — Showa SFF-BP forks — 190/55 rear tyre (vs 190/50) — 212kg
Major
EElectronics
HSTC traction control standard — 4 riding modes (Sport/Standard/Rain/User) — standard assist and slipper clutch
Major
AAesthetics
Neo Sports Café design — signature LED headlight — CB1000R+: quickshifter + heated grips + brushed aluminium accessories
Major
Buyer radar
2021

Colour TFT + Bluetooth + standard quickshifter. The most complete CB1000R. Best spec-to-price in the range.

TOP BUY
2018

Neo Sports Café overhaul — 143hp, slipper clutch, standard HSTC. First SC80 — solid technical base.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2008 — 2016
SC60 — FIREBLADE HEIR

Unveiled at EICMA November 2007, the SC60 CB1000R succeeds the CB900F Hornet. 998cc 125hp engine derived from the 2007 CBR1000RR, aluminium twin-spar frame, single-sided swingarm — Honda's naked 1000 with explicit sporting lineage, no electronic rider aids.

2016
AAesthetics
Final SC60 model year — carryover ahead of the 2018 redesign
Minor
2015
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2014
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2013
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2012
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2011
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2010
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2009
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2008
MEngine
998cc DOHC liquid-cooled inline-4 derived from the 2007 CBR1000RR — 123hp / 100Nm @ 8,000rpm
Engine retuned for midrange torque and urban rideability — 6-speed gearbox — no TC or quickshifter
Major
CFrame
Aluminium twin-spar frame — single-sided swingarm — adjustable 43mm HMAS inverted fork — 217kg (222kg with ABS)
Major
SSafety
Radial-mount front brakes (dual 320mm) — optional ABS from launch
Major
AAesthetics
Styling inspired by the 2007 CB600F Hornet — single round headlight — underbelly exhaust
Major
Buyer radar
2011

3 years of proven mechanicals, early recall resolved, impeccable Honda reliability — attractive used-market depreciation.

TOP BUY
2008

Defective tail light and loose rear caliper recall on earliest units — check recall service history.

CAUTION