Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1981 Honda CBX.
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: JH2SC0603BC302012. The seller purchased the bike two years ago from a private party out of Florida and states, “I love Honda CBX’s, I collect them but this is one of them that has to go because I’m moving.”
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately five miles The odometer shows 11,109 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Every service has been done. The valve adjusted, carburetor’s rebuilt, gas tank flushed, currently has race fuel to preserve the carburetors.”
Modifications:
According to the seller the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Road Classic tires with date codes of 0321 and 0821.
The sale includes two ignition keys and two accessory keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Petaluma, California, this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration currently on non op status with no fees to put on the road.
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