// Generation · 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.

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Buyer score / 100
9
Vintages
12
Changes
4
Overhauls
0
Updates
8
Minor
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M
ENGINE
1 change
2008
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
C
FRAME
1 change
2008
Aluminium twin-spar frame — single-sided swingarm — adjustable 43mm HMAS inverted fork — 217kg (222kg with ABS)
Major
A
AESTHETICS
9 changes
2008
Styling inspired by the 2007 CB600F Hornet — single round headlight — underbelly exhaust
Major
2009
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2010
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2011
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2012
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2013
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2014
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2015
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2016
Final SC60 model year — carryover ahead of the 2018 redesign
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2008
Radial-mount front brakes (dual 320mm) — optional ABS from launch
Major