The Honda CBF1000 had its debut in 2006 as a sport touring motorcycle part of the CBF series in Honda's range of motorcycles, set in motion by a 998cc four-cylinder engine based on the CBR1000RR Fireblade and carried a steel frame based on the CB600F. Ishu Akari, the chief designer of the CBF1000, targeted riders over 30 years old, who preferred smooth and progressive acceleration combined with a relaxed riding position and easy handling rather than top speed. Also, the bike featured a Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system, an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) as an option, a combined half-fairing as standard, and an adjustable handlebar, seat, and windscreen. In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched a new version of the CBF1000 that featured a new design but also a GT version that packed a full lower fairing, panniers, and a top box. The major changes of the 2010 CBF1000 included a new aluminium frame instead of the steel one used until that point, a four-into-one exhaust system that replaced the previous four-into-two unit, a new digital instrument cluster, and a redesigned fairing and windscreen. As for the power figures, the 2010 Honda CBF1000 delivered more power from the 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, such as 106 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 97 Nm (72 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm, while the overall weight and fuel consumption were lowered.