Honda CBX1000: review, history, specs

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Class: standard / sport-touring

Production: 1979-1982

Models
Honda CBX1000

1979

(Europe, USA)

Honda CBX1000

1980

(Europe, USA)

Honda CBX1000

1981

(Europe, USA)

Honda CBX1000

1982

(Europe, USA)

Honda CBX1000 (CBX-Z), 1979
Honda CBX1000 (CBX-A), 1980
Honda CBX1000 (CBX-B), 1981
Honda CBX1000 (CBX-C), 1982

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1979 Europe, USA Name: Honda CBX 1000

Frame: CB120~

Code: CBX-Z

1980 Europe, USA Name: Honda CBX 1000

Frame: SC03~

Code: CBX-A

1981 Europe, USA Name: Honda CBX 1000

Frame: SC06~

Code: CBX-B

1982 Europe, USA Name: Honda CBX 1000

Frame: SC06~

Code: CBX-C

Specifications

Honda CBX1000: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2220 mm / 87,4 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

2365 mm / 93,1 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Overall width 885 mm / 34,8 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

780 mm / 30,7 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Overall height 1175 mm / 46,3 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

1360 mm / 53,5 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Wheelbase 1495 mm / 58,9 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

1535 mm / 60,4 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Ground clearance 150 mm / 5,9 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

155 mm / 6,1 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Seat height 810 mm / 31,9 in
Dry weight 249 kg / 549 lbs – CBX-Z, CBX-A

287 kg / 633 lbs – CBX-B, CBX-C

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 6,3 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in – CBX-Z, CBX-A

Swingarm Pro-Link with air-assisted mono-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in – CBX-B, CBX-C

Front tire size 3.50H19 (4PR) – CBX-Z, CBX-A

3.50V19 (4PR) – CBX-B, CBX-C

Rear tire size 130/90 V18
Front brake Double disc, 1-piston calipers – CBX-Z, CBX-A

Double disc, 2-piston calipers – CBX-B, CBX-C

Rear brake Single disc, 1-piston caliper – CBX-Z, CBX-A

Single disc, 2-piston caliper – CBX-B, CBX-C

Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,28 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) – CBX-Z, CBX-A

22,0 l / 5,8 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – CBX-B, CBX-C

Trail 120 mm / 4,7 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,7 l / 100 km (41 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 64,5 x 53,4 mm
Displacement 1047 cm³ (63,9 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 105,0 hp (77,2 kW) / 9000 rpm – CBX-Z

103,0 hp (75,7 kW) / 9000 rpm – CBX-A

100,0 hp (73,5 kW) / 9000 rpm – CBX-B, CBX-C

Max. torque 86,0 Nm (8,7 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – CBX-Z

85,0 Nm (8,6 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – CBX-A

85,0 Nm (8,6 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – CBX-B, CBX-C

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,6 sec.[2]
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 6x Keihin VD 28 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.269
Final reduction 2.333
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.438

1.750

1.391

1.200

1.037

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator 350W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-18Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

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  1. cbxclub.com | "1981 Honda CBX Road Test" | Fuel consumption
  2. cbxclub.com | "1981 Honda CBX Road Test" | 0-60 mph
  3. cbxclub.com | "1981 Honda CBX Road Test" | Max. speed