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Honda history · 25 October 2026

Honda Bol d'Or: from the CB750F and CB900F to the new CB1000F

Anyone searching for “Honda Bol d'Or” ends up with the four-cylinder CB750F and CB900F, which were successful in Europe in the late 1970s and early 1980s. What defines this model series – and how the new CB1000F takes up its heritage.

Honda Bol d'Or as a role model: the CB1000F with a classically shaped tank

What the Honda Bol d'Or is

In Europe, Honda marketed the four-cylinder series around the CB750F and the CB900F as the Bol d'Or. According to the magazine motorradonline, the CB 750/900 F Bol d'Or line begins in 1978; Honda Switzerland speaks of a model series that was successful in Europe in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The heritage in the CB1000F

Honda Switzerland calls the Honda CB1000F a tribute to this Bol d'Or series. Typical features are the round headlight between two horns and the graphics on the tank and side covers, which according to Honda are inspired by Freddie Spencer's AMA racing motorcycle. As a concept, the CB1000F was on display at the Osaka Motorcycle Show on 21 March 2025; in Europe, Honda showed the production version at EICMA 2025 in Milan.

Honda Bol d'Or in the style of the CB750F: the CB1000F with round headlight
Round headlight and classic lines: the CB1000F in the style of the Bol d'Or models

Modern technology beneath a classic shape

The 1000 cm³ in-line four-cylinder engine comes from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade and, for the CB1000F, is tuned for power in the low and mid-range: 91 kW at 9,000 rpm and 103 Nm at 8,000 rpm. Added to this are cornering ABS with a 6-axis IMU, a 5-inch TFT with Honda RoadSync and a seat height of 795 mm. With 91 kW, the CB1000F requires a category A licence. Honda Motorrad Zürich shows the technology, equipment and vehicles in stock on the Honda CB1000F page.

The CB1000F at Honda Motorrad Zürich

  • Honda CB1000F, retro naked bike with four-cylinder and round headlight

    Honda CB1000F

    Model year 2026
    Displacement
    1,000 cc
    Power
    91 kW
    Fuel tank
    16 l

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Honda Bol d'Or

What is the Honda Bol d'Or?

This was the name in Europe of the four-cylinder series around the CB750F and the CB900F, which was successful in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Which models belong to the Bol d'Or?

The CB750F and the CB900F; the CB900F was marketed in Europe as the Bol d'Or.

Since when has the Bol d'Or existed?

According to motorradonline, the CB 750/900 F Bol d'Or line begins in 1978.

Is the CB1000F a new Bol d'Or?

Honda Switzerland calls the CB1000F a tribute to the Bol d'Or series. Technically, it is a modern naked bike with the four-cylinder engine of the 2017 Fireblade.

Where can I see the CB1000F?

At Honda Motorrad Zürich – you will find vehicles in stock and appointments for a test ride on the Honda CB1000F page.

Further links

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