Honda CB1000F vs Horex VR6 Classic HL: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CB1000F (2026-present) and the Horex VR6 Classic HL (2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CB1000F 122 hp, Horex VR6 Classic HL 161 hp.
- Torque: Honda CB1000F 103 Nm, Horex VR6 Classic HL 128 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CB1000F (2026-present)122
- Horex VR6 Classic HL (2023)161 (best)
Torque Nm
- Honda CB1000F (2026-present)103
- Horex VR6 Classic HL (2023)128 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda CB1000F (2026-present)217
- Horex VR6 Classic HL (2023)224
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · SE Remove |  2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2026-present | 2023 |
| Engine | 999cc Inline-Four | 1218.0 ccm (74.32 cubic inches), V6, four-stroke, Three overhead camshafts, Turbo |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,218 cc |
| Power | 122 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 161 hpBest |
| Torque | 103 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 128 NmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive, standard quickshifter | 6-speed, Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio., Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 217 kg (wet) | 224 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | Not available | Öhlins upside-down fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Not available | Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS |
| Front brake | Not available | Double disc. Bosch ABS. Brembo radial 4-piston calipers., 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Not available | Single disc. Bosch ABS. Brembo 2-piston caliper, 264 mm |
| Front tire | Not available | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | Not available | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | JPY 1,595,000 (Japan) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.