The Honda CBX 1000 Was an 80s 6Cylinder Superbike

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By Doug Mitchel 1 / 4 Honda was second on the 6-cylinder motorcycle scene in 1979 with the Honda CBX 1000. Photo by Doug Mitchel Honda CBX 1000 Years made: 1979-1982 Claimed power: 103hp @ 9,000rpm Top speed: 140mph Engine: 1,047cc DOHC air-cooled inline 6 Weight (wet): 600lb (272kg) Wheelbase: 58.9in (1,496mm) Width: 23.63in (600mm)

The Honda CBX An Unusual Japanese Inline6 Cylinder Motorcycle


Honda's History-Making Inline-Four Motorcycles: A Retrospective By Gary Ilminen - September 2, 2021 In 1998, the CB1300 boosted the top of the line while the CB600F Hornet anchored Honda's.

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The inline-six were spinning the crankshaft to 18,000 rpm and produced 65 bhp. The 7-speed gearbox was propelling it to more than 150 mph. In the 1966 season, Mike Hailwood didn't win just the 250cc world title. He won all ten races. But why a four-stroke engine? Why six cylinders when a two-stroke engine was lighter and simpler?

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Honda did have ample experience with inline-six cylinder motorcycle engines from their grand prix race bikes from the 1960s, and they knew that a large-capacity inline-six would give them the edge on their competition.

The Honda CBX An Unusual Japanese Inline6 Cylinder Motorcycle


The Honda CBX 1000 6-cylinder bike was the world's fastest production superbike went it first went on sale in 1978 but what's it's like to ride today and wha.

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Honda Motorcycles started out as bicycles with two-stroke motors grafted onto them. It was in 1949 that they manufactured their first real motorcycle with a 98 cc two-stroke motor. It was called the Model D. Today, Honda produces a broad array of motorcycles of every class. They make mopeds and light motorcycles, motorcycle models, off-road.

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Honda CBX The Honda CBX sports motorcycle was manufactured by Honda from 1978 to 1982. [10] [11] 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. [12] Engine characteristics

The Honda CBX An Unusual Japanese Inline6 Cylinder Motorcycle


1 min read By: Justin Hughes My Kawasaki KLR 650 has but one single cylinder. Many bikes have two cylinders. Their parallel, opposed, and V versions each provide unique performance and riding.

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Manufactured by Honda between 1978 and 1982, the CBX was a production bike that has deceiving bodywork and a massive 1047cc inline, 24-valve, 6-cylinder engine that produced 105 hp.

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When it was launched back in 1978 the Honda cbx1050 was like any other late 70's superbikes. A large and powerful engine showed into an severely under engine.

The Honda CBX 1000 Was an 80s 6Cylinder Superbike


1970s Motorcycles: Honda's Six-Cylinder CBX. In the Mid-'70s, Honda Needed to Reassert Its Engineering Dominance and Kickstart Motorcycling Passion.

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When Honda launched the CBX1000, motorcycling gurus declared it the fastest-producing motorcycle. The 1047cc inline-six DOHC, 24-valve engine produced 105hp. The 1047cc inline-six DOHC, 24-valve.

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The original, 1500cc Honda F6C 'Valkyrie' doesn't make this list but the new version, made from 2014 onwards, might be worth a look if you're in the market for a distinctive cruiser. There's no attempt to ape the Harley clichés here; the Honda is a resolutely modern take on the cruiser concept.

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With Honda Selectable Torque Control System (HSTC) the CBR650R offers you peace of mind during aggressive riding conditions. The system adjusts engine power to optimize torque at the rear wheel, reducing rear-wheel slip. And here's the best part: you can turn it on or turn it off with a handlebar-mounted switch. European Model Shown.

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1970 Honda CB 750 - 1 motorcycle. 1972 Honda CB 750 - 1 motorcycle. 1975 Honda CB 750 - 1 motorcycle. 1976 Honda CB 750 - 1 motorcycle. 1978 Honda CB 750 - 1 motorcycle. 2 Honda CB 750 motorcycles in Columbus, OH. 2 Honda CB 750 motorcycles in Covington, WA. 2 Honda CB 750 motorcycles in Hillsboro, OR. 1 Honda CB 750 motorcycle in Lake Worth, FL.

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Few bikes made as much of an impression as the Honda CBX, or CBX1000 as it is also known. In the late 70s, it was arguably one of the most impressive motorcy.

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