The Honda CB-1 was a wonderful standard in a time of replica racers. Originally built for the Japanese market, it was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.
Cycle World called the CB-1 “a great motorcycle that never found an audience,” — in hindsight, it’s easy to see why. A healthy 55 horsepower was enough to take this 400-pound bike up to 118 miles per hour, and the upright seating position lent itself to comfortable commuting or canyon carving. General consensus at the time was that this bike the perfect “street weapon for the masses.”
Manufactured in June of 1989, this example is VIN: JH2NC2702LM100040, engine #: NC27E2100040 . The seller acquired this CB-1 six years ago.
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 6,015 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil, flush the brakes, clean and adjust the chain, and replace the airbox boots, the throttle cable, the spark plugs, the broken carb arm, and the battery. We also installed new tires with date codes of 4418.
Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Brake Life: Front 80% / Rear: 60%
Hydraulic: Ok, New
Oil: Ok, New
Coolant: NA
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: OK
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Modifications:
Yoshimura 4 into 1 exhaust.
The sale includes the stock exhaust.
Fork stabilizer.
Aftermarket levers.
Frame sliders.
Battery tender.
Extras:
Front fender.
Service manual.
Spare levers.
Side cover emblem.
Take-off parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
Currently located in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for inspection), this Honda is offered on a clean California title with registration current through January 2023.
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Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
