1979 Honda CBX

SOLD FOR: $16,853

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on February 24, 2022

Winner: e*****e

Winning Bid: $15,750
Buyer Fee: $1,103
Total: $16,853

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Description

Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

In the late 70s, the big four Japanese companies kicked off a horsepower war by stuffing increasingly larger engines into their usual frames. When it came to Big Red’s turn, Honda decided to push boundaries and utilize their first 6-cylinder engine in a production motorcycle.

Benelli actually beat Honda to the punch in terms of 6-cylinder bikes, but the Honda CBX1000 was easily the most technologically advanced bike of its day – and with a 1/4 mile trap speed of 117.95 @ 11.36 seconds, it was the fastest, too.

In a 1978 review, Cycle Guide said, “the CBX is the Vincent Black Shadow of 1979.” The Honda CBX1000 only lasted for five years, but just like the Vincent, it led to a new wave of sports-oriented motorcycles. A 6.1 gallon tank was necessary as the 6 individual carbs and monster power led to mpg figures in the 20s.

This example is VIN: CB12022686, Engine #: CB1E-2022832.

The odometer shows 186 kilometers (115 miles) – we assume that represents the distance covered after a prior restoration.

This bike was part of the South Africa collection – the seller bought it in before it went up for auction and then had us service it with an oil/filter change, brake fluid flush, carb rebuild and sync, new petcock, tank clean and line, new battery, rear brake master cylinder and caliper rebuild and repaint, fork rebuild, gas cap repaint, and replace air filter.

We also installed new Dunlop D404 tires with date codes of 1421 and 2121.

He ended up finding another bike that he’s been looking for while the service work was being completed and he doesn’t have room for both, so the CBX needs a new home.

Modifications:
Battery tender lead.

Aftermarket mirrors.

Cosmetic Blemishes:



The tail has been repainted and it does not match the tank color.

Inside of the tank:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean Oregon title.

It’s still equipped with a South African license plate – the new owner can keep this if they wish.

Have any CBX stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!\

Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1979

Make

Honda

Model

CBX

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

CB12022686

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Oregon

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 32

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: e*****e

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
e*****e February 21, 2022 5:10 pm PST $15,750 Reserve
e*****e February 21, 2022 5:10 pm PST $15,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e*****e February 21, 2022 12:23 pm PST $8,950
a***a February 21, 2022 7:30 am PST $8,850
r***********r February 21, 2022 7:29 am PST $8,750 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
a***a February 21, 2022 7:29 am PST $8,700
r***********r February 18, 2022 7:50 pm PST $8,600
t********w February 18, 2022 7:50 pm PST $8,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t********w February 18, 2022 10:58 am PST $8,100
r******g February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $8,000
t********w February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $7,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
t********w February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $7,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r******g February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $7,000
t********w February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $6,600 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r******g February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $6,500
t********w February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $6,100 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r******g February 18, 2022 10:52 am PST $6,000
t********w February 18, 2022 10:44 am PST $5,600
r******g February 18, 2022 10:44 am PST $5,500 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r******g February 18, 2022 7:55 am PST $5,100
e*****3 February 18, 2022 7:55 am PST $5,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e*****3 February 18, 2022 7:55 am PST $4,900 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
r******g February 18, 2022 7:55 am PST $4,800
e*****3 February 17, 2022 6:53 pm PST $4,300
b*****7 February 17, 2022 6:53 pm PST $4,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
b*****7 February 17, 2022 5:27 pm PST $4,100
e*****3 February 17, 2022 5:27 pm PST $4,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e*****3 February 17, 2022 2:08 pm PST $3,100
c*********3 February 17, 2022 2:08 pm PST $3,000 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
c*********3 February 17, 2022 2:07 pm PST $1,200 Auto This was automatically placed for a bidder with a higher proxy.
e*****3 February 17, 2022 2:07 pm PST $1,100
c*********3 February 17, 2022 1:44 pm PST $1,000
Auction started February 17, 2022 7:14 am PST
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1979 Honda CBX
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): SOLD FOR: $16,853
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