Honda Cb1000 Big One
The Honda CB1000 'Big One' was introduced in 1993 as a large-displacement naked roadster, built on the chassis and engine derived from the CBR1000F sport-tourer. It was designed to fill a gap in Honda's lineup for a powerful, upright naked bike and became popular in Europe and Japan for its combination of raw performance and everyday usability. Production ran until 1997, after which it was eventually succeeded by later CB1000 variants in the 2000s.
98 hp
Power
89 Nm
Torque
244 kg
Weight
225 km/h
Top Speed
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fuel
Naked
Body
What Buyers Should Know
Honda Bulletproof Engine
The CB1000 Big One's inline-four engine is renowned for exceptional reliability, often exceeding 100,000km with basic maintenance. It shares DNA with Honda's CBR lineage, meaning parts availability remains strong decades later.
Watch the Carburetors
The four Keihin carburetors are the most common trouble spot — neglected examples suffer from gummed jets and poor idle from sitting. Always request a recent carb sync and check for smooth throttle response across all RPM ranges before buying.
Rising Collector Value
As a 1990s naked bike icon sold only from 1993–1997, clean low-mileage examples are steadily appreciating in value. Buying a well-maintained Big One now is increasingly seen as a smart investment, not just a purchase.
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