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EURO STYLE: The CBF1000FA is manufactured at Honda’s Italian subsidiary.
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LONG WAY AROUND: In addition to the top box, Honda also offers panniers to turn it
into a budget tourer.
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FAMILY RESEMBLANCE: The CBF’s headlamps come from the CBR600 parts bin.
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BOXED IN: The top box is practical but the latch is finicky.
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SILENCE IS GOLDEN: The standard muffler keeps the engine sounds from waking the dead.
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STOPPING POWER: combines ABS and authorative brakes effectively harness the big
mill’s power.
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DIRECTION IS CLEAR: neat integrated front indicators add to the bike’s
conservative good looks.
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GET A GRIP: Top box mount look utilitarian but work well.
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FLOWING LINES: The integration of plastic and metal are part of the CBF’s Eurocentric
styling bias.