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Honda has taken the wraps off the CB1000F Neo-Retro, a production version of the concept showcased earlier this year. Based on the CB1000 Hornet's platform, the motorcycle blends vintage styling with modern hardware to create a more classic silhouette in Honda's litre-class lineup.Unlike the sharp and muscular Hornet, the CB1000F carries softer, flowing lines. The round LED headlamp, brushed metal panels, upswept exhaust and flat single-piece seat all channel Honda's older CB designs. The subframe is new, giving it a slightly relaxed riding stance compared to the Hornet's streetfighter ergonomics.Honda continues to use a steel backbone frame, but the suspension hardware is premium. Up front sits a 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, while the rear gets a fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Braking comes from twin 310mm discs with four-piston Nissin calipers at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear.The CB1000F also brings a healthy dose of tech. A 5-inch full-colour TFT display supports smartphone pairing through Honda RoadSync, offering turn-by-turn navigation and music control. The motorcycle features keyless ignition, all-LED lighting and a six-axis IMU that manages cornering ABS, traction control and riding modes.

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