1988 Honda CBR1000F
Frame no. 1HFSC2105JA101918

Collectors' Motorcycles and Motorcars at the Barber Museum|10 October 2020, 13:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum

1988 Honda CBR1000F
Frame no. 1HFSC2105JA101918

Just like in the 1970s when the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were constantly challenging each other to create the most powerful and comfortable bike while keeping a cheap selling price, the 1980s opened the door to a constant research of simply power. Bikes like the Honda CB750, Kawasaki Z1 or Suzuki GS750 were more and more seen as simple roadsters, while real sport bikes started to get aerodynamic fairings along with more powerful and technologically advanced engines. Naturally the 'sport norm' somehow shifted to the 750s to the 1000s. There, Suzuki quickly showed its hand with the mighty GSXR-1100. The other Japanese brands had to come with their response; Kawasaki came up with the Ninja 1000R, Yamaha with the FZR-1000 and Honda with the CBR1000 'Hurricane'. Yes, Hurricane, nickname probably lastly used on Vetter's Triumph X75. Interestingly enough, as Honda was having a true weight on the US market, the marketing team discovered that giving aggressive names to their sport bikes helped the sell, or at least riders' vision of a specific model. This is how the 'Interceptor', Honda sport bike from the early 1980s got replaced by the 'Hurricane'.

The engine was installed as a stressed member of the frame, offering the Hurricane a great rigidity for spirited ride and track sessions. With 110hp at the rear-wheel, the bike was capable of speeds north of 160mph.

The Hurricane offered here appears to be in original condition and will need recommissioning before being safely used on the road.

Saleroom notices

Please note that Engine number is SC21E-2101694, and the title is in transit.

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