125cc or 150cc ?

While there is still a lot of speculation as to what cubic capacity the new CBF would boast of, there is however scope for both these capacities to flourish in the market.

If it retains the Shine engine, however mated to a 5-speed gearbox from the Unicorn, the bike can well become a strong competitor to the Gladiator Type SS and Type RS. The Sine engine has truckloads of rear wheel torque which will make it a good entry level performance machine for enthusiasts.

However, if they switch to the 150cc engine from the Unicorn, the CBF will be a hot seller with a competitive pricing. However, it will be difficult for the engine to keep with the R15, unless Honda does some serious re-engineering under the head.