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Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four - [1995]
This edition of the Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace.This particular Honda CB 1000 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1995 CB 1000 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 1000's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1995 Honda CB 1000 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 61.9 lb-ft (83.9 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four.
The 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four has a Power to weight ratio of 382.8 bhp per ton and 241.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 CB 1000 competing with the 2021 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [406.5 bhp\ton] and the 2023 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [406.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 1000 generating around 241.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Honda VTX 1300 T [266.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Honda VTX 1300 T [266.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.9 secs, this makes the Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin GT (9.7 secs) and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin (9.7 secs). This Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four and the 1992 Kawasaki KDX 200 SR
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1992 Kawasaki KDX 200 SR (0 secs) and the 1989 Honda CR 500 R (0 secs).
The 1995 version of the Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four has a maximum speed of 141mph.
Top Speed of the 1995 CB 1000 equals the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four then how about a 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (152 mph) and the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 DOHC (152 mph).
