I pulled my old Motorcyclist magazines and I'm posting this for your delight.
From April 1987 and October 2002
And from the defunct magazine Cycle January 1989

 

Of course it's a Classic. In every sense of the word.

And now definitely past the price nadir and appreciating in value.

Vive la CBR1000F

Cheers, SB

 

Always knew it was a classic but nice that everyone else is figuring out

 

I would imagine that now Honda has seen fit to cease the class of bike we all so dearly love, our precious rides will in no doubt increase in value and I would imagine good quality ones will be outstanding in their ability to increase in value.
Yes the cbr1000rr in line four will still be on the catwalk but with the cessation of the blackbird as the last sports touring in line four. I think our flags definitely should be at half mast.