2023 Honda CB1000R Sports Cafe

That machine was such a success it took Honda a full 10 years to update it, with the 2018 machine getting more power, a new chassis, new rider aids and a super funky larger rear-wheel design.

Fast forward to 2022 (2021, actually) and the machine still hasn’t been given a full makeover. In fact, it’s largely the same. The same chassis and now Euro-5 compliant engine is present, there’s a redesigned headlight and radiator shrouds, a new subframe and new (again) wheels in the seven-spoke aluminum numbers.

As far as the styling goes, the CB is about as black as you can get from a major manufacturer—hey, it’s in the name. There’re classy machined-aluminum pieces like the wheel spokes, swingarm plates, engine covers, the sides of the engine block itself and handlebar clamps, but everything else is black, from the headlight surround, itty-bitty wind screen, fork legs including the stanchions, rear shock and spring, brake calipers, radiator shrouds, airbox covers (with an anodized finish), seat unit, subframe, and the exhaust header, collector box and muffler.

Far from being boring, the all-black aesthetic adds a touch of class to the ride. I never thought I’d say that as I feel all black bikes tend to look a little lazy and not at all menacing, which I’m sure is the angle the designers are going for. With the select machined-aluminum sections of the CB, this is quite a visually pleasing machine, something that gets enhanced further once you ride it.

The CB’s is an interesting ride position. It’s not your typical naked bike of the present day that leans the rider a touch into the wind to load the front up. The CB’s weight distribution is claimed at 48.5/51.5 front to rear and is something you notice immediately when you sit on it. As is the shape of the tank.

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