Honda CBX

The Honda CBX sports motorcycle was manufactured by Honda from 1978 to 1982. With a 1047cc inline six-cylinder engine producing 105 bhp (78 kW), it was the flagship of the Honda range. The CBX was well-received by the press, but was outsold by its sibling introduced in late 1979, the Honda CB900F.

CBX
ManufacturerHonda
Production1978–1982
ClassSuperbike
Engine1,047 cc (63.9 cu in), 24-valve, twin-cam, air-cooled, inline-6
6 carburetors
Bore / stroke64.5 mm × 53.4 mm (2.54 in × 2.10 in)
Compression ratio9.3:1
Top speed134–140 mph (216–225 km/h)
Power105 hp (78 kW)@ 9,000 rpm (claimed) 1978-1980
100–103 hp (75–77 kW) (claimed) 1981-1982
98 hp (73 kW) (rear wheel)
Torque63 lb⋅ft (85 N⋅m)@ 8,000 rpm(claimed)
Transmission5-speed
SuspensionFront: 35 mm Telescopic fork
Rear: Twin shock
BrakesFront: Twin disc brakes 280 mm (11 in)
Rear: Disc 305 mm (12.0 in)
TiresFront 3.5 x 18" Rear 4.25 x 18"
Rake, trail27.5°, 4.7 in (120 mm)
Wheelbase1,495 mm (58.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,220 mm (87 in)
W: 780 mm (31 in)
H: 1,145 mm (45.1 in)
Seat height810 mm (32 in)
Weight246.7 kg (544 lb) (dry)
272 kg (600 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)
Fuel consumption6.00 L/100 km; 47.1 mpgimp (39.2 mpgUS)
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