1959 Honda CB92 Benly Super Sport

Description

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In the early 60s, Honda’s CB92 (also known as the Benly Super Sport) was one of the best small sport bikes available. The bike was sold between 1959 and 1965, and just 599 examples made it across the Pacific Ocean to the US.

The 124cc parallel twin engine produced 15 horsepower at 10,500 rpm. That was sufficient for a top speed of approximately 75 miles per hour. Want to learn more? You can read about the Benly’s development from Honda here.

This example is VIN: CB92010281; Engine CB92E010233. The seller obtained the bike from family 20 years ago and states, “This is a true piece of history and a survivor. In the 1950s when Honda was looking to set up dealers in the US they contacted my father in law, three time Daytona 200 winner, Dick Klamfoth. Dick, like many British motorcycle dealers, was skeptical about taking on a Japanese product line of motorcycles. Honda knew of Dick’s racing background (Dick referred to Soichiro Honda as “old man Honda”) and Honda provided him with a Honda Benly to race, in which Dick did. After racing Nortons and BSAs, Dick described how incredible it was to race the high revving Benly. ‘It had good power, light weight, brakes that worked and easy to start’, were some of his comments. Shortly later he became a Honda Dealer and sold thousands of Hondas in Columbus, Ohio. Not exactly sure why this bike ended up in its present condition but can speculate that between raising a family, running the motorcycle shop, racing AMA Nationals throughout the country, and founding Honda Hills Motorcross park had something to do with this bike being put away in the barn and forgotten for 40 plus years.”

The odometer shows 1,905 miles. The seller states, “The mileage is accurate, when I briefly road it the speedometer and odometer worked.”

Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Two weeks ago I brought the Benly out of storage, cleaned the carburetor, fuel tank and fuel valve, change the oil, installed a battery hit the starter button and the bike started right up and idled fine. I ran it for a few minutes till warmed up and changed oil again. The tires held air long enough to do a test ride and the clutch and transmission and brakes work fine.”

Modifications:
Sticker.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Yokohama tires which have aged out.

The sale includes four keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Thornville, Ohio, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any CB92 Benly Super Sport stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!