Honda Hurricane 1000
Wed, June 9th, 2010
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| 1987-99 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane | |
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| Performance |    |
| The Hurricane was more powerful than the CB1000 naked version that shared its basic motor, but less satisfying overall thanks to its top-end power bias. | |
| Handling | |
| It was no shabby handler, but it was undeniably heavy, which in the end can never be completely compensated for. The later models have those awful interconnected brakes. | |
| Looks | |
| The original '87-'88 bodywork was cutting-edge at the time. Now it looks mild, yet utterly distinctive in a good way. Later revisions are forgettable looking. | |
| Reliability | |
Hurricanes were not exactly Swiss watches, but despite sometimes imprecise assembly, they held together well. | |
| Practicality | |
| The 1000 Hurricane was one of the last supersports bikes that was comfortable enough for use as a long-distance tourer. | |
| Desirability | |
| The 1000 Hurricane is like a friendly St. Bernard...Enjoyable to meet once in a while, but not something I want to own. | |
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| Good bike, but ultimately unexciting. | |