Description
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The CBX wasn’t the first production six-cylinder bike (that honor belongs to the Benelli Sei), but it quickly became the standard as a naked superbike with an intoxicating soundtrack. The model debuted in 1979 a decade after Honda forever changed the motorcycling world with the CB750, and the CBX promised another revolution. Honda had also developed a four cylinder 1000cc engine that produced nearly as much power for the CBX but thankfully went ahead with the six cylinder version gifting the motorcycle world another gem of Honda engineering.
It was big and brutal – the engine alone weighed 233 pounds, while the whole package was just under 600 pounds wet. For the last two years of production (1981 and 1982) Honda decided the CBX had a better chance of success in the market as a sport-tourer. The motor was detuned but everything else got beefier – the frame was strengthened to support the installation of a fairing and hard luggage. To cope with the extra weight Honda also added bigger dual front brake discs, 39mm air forks, and a Pro-Link monoshock.
This example is VIN: JH25C0608BC300580. The seller inherited the bike from his father, who purchased it October 1986. He has decided to let it go to a new home. Per the seller, “My dad was a member of the Checker Flight 200 and rode Nortons, BMWs, and Triumphs quite often. When I asked him, ‘Why a CBX?’ he stated that if it’s ‘good enough for Jay Leno, it’s good enough for me!’“
The odometer shows 10,957 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs. We also cleaned up a gas stain on the left-hand side of the bike. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front/ Rear: PRE 2000
Tire % Front/ Rear:70/70
Tire Press Front/ Rear:32/34
Brake % Front/ Rear :70/80+
Hydraulic: OK
Oil: OK
Coolant: OK
Suspension Leaks Front: Yes Rear: No
Low Beam: NON-FUNCTIONAL
High Beam: NON-FUNCTIONAL
Turn: OK
Tail Light: 1 BULB OUT
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Battery: 12.21V / 14.5V CHG
Test Ride: None Due to age of tires
Notes:
– Runs well
– Bottom end very quiet
– Bike is leaking oil from LH cylinder
– Paint damage on front fender
Services Recommended:
• New Tires
• Fork Rebuild
Modifications:
This example appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler ME88 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes three keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in February 1992.
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