Honda CBX

CBX
ManufacturerHonda
Production1978–1982
ClassSuperbike
Engine1,047 cc (63.9 cu in), 24-valve, twin-cam, air-cooled, transverse
6 carburetors
Bore / stroke64.5 mm × 53.4 mm (2.54 in × 2.10 in)
Compression ratio9.3:1
Top speed134–140 mph (216–225 km/h)
Power105 hp (78 kW)@ 9,000 rpm (claimed) 1978-1980
100–103 hp (75–77 kW) (claimed) 1981-1982
98 hp (73 kW) (rear wheel)
Torque63 lb⋅ft (85 N⋅m)@ 8,000 rpm(claimed)
Transmission5-speed
SuspensionFront: 35 mm Telescopic fork
Rear: Twin shock
BrakesFront: Twin disc brakes 280 mm (11 in)
Rear: Disc 305 mm (12.0 in)
TiresFront 3.5 x 18" Rear 4.25 x 18"
Rake, trail27.5°, 4.7 in (120 mm)
Wheelbase1,495 mm (58.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,220 mm (87 in)
W: 780 mm (31 in)
H: 1,145 mm (45.1 in)
Seat height810 mm (32 in)
Weight246.7 kg (544 lb) (dry)
272 kg (600 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)
Fuel consumption6.00 L/100 km; 47.1 mpgimp (39.2 mpgUS)

The Honda CBX sports motorcycle was manufactured by Honda from 1978 to 1982. 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.