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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1978–1982 |
| Class | Superbike |
| Engine | 1,047 cc (63.9 cu in), 24-valve, twin-cam, air-cooled, transverse 6 carburetors |
| Bore / stroke | 64.5 mm × 53.4 mm (2.54 in × 2.10 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top speed | 134–140 mph (216–225 km/h)[1][2][3] |
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW)@ 9,000 rpm (claimed) 1978-1980[4][5] 100–103 hp (75–77 kW) (claimed) 1981-1982[6][7] 98 hp (73 kW) (rear wheel)[8] |
| Torque | 63 lb⋅ft (85 N⋅m)@ 8,000 rpm(claimed)[9] |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Suspension | Front: 35 mm Telescopic fork Rear: Twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: Twin disc brakes 280 mm (11 in) Rear: Disc 305 mm (12.0 in) |
| Tires | Front 3.5 x 18" Rear 4.25 x 18" |
| Rake, trail | 27.5°, 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,220 mm (87 in) W: 780 mm (31 in) H: 1,145 mm (45.1 in) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 246.7 kg (544 lb)[5] (dry) 272 kg (600 lb)[5] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.00 L/100 km; 47.1 mpg‑imp (39.2 mpg‑US)[5] |
The Honda CBX sports motorcycle was manufactured by Honda from 1978 to 1982.[10][11] With a 1047cc transverse six-cylinder engine producing 105 bhp (78 kW), it was the flagship of the Honda range. The CBX was well received by the press, but was outsold by its sibling introduced in late 1979, the Honda CB900F.[12]
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