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Honda Super Sport 1000 CBX Motorcycles

1979 CBX’79 Super Sport

Engine
Engine Type 1047cc DOHC 4-valve inline six
Fuel Delivery 6 carburetors.

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed transmission
Final drive Chain drive

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

 N/A
DIMENSION N/A

OTHER
Colors
  • Perseur Silver
  • Candy Glory Red
  • The tank and fenders were the basic color (silver or red)
  • The side covers were black
  • The comstar wheels were silver
  • The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 km) limit
  • The exhaust system was a 6-into-2.
  • The serial number began CB1-2000042

1980 CBX’80 Super Sport

Engine
Engine Type 1047 cc, 4 Stroke – Air Cooled – Inline Six
Bore and Stroke 64.5 mm x 53.4 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 105 hp (78.3 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque 85 Nm (62.7 ft. lbs) @ 8000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5 speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Tire: 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.25-18
Front Brakes dual disc
Rear Brakes single disc

DIMENSION
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (5.3 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 247 kg (544.5 pounds)

OTHER
Colors
  • Candy Glory Red
  • Black
  • The comstar wheels were black
  • The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
  • The front forks were air-adjustable
  • The exhaust system was a 6-into-2
  • There were 6 carburetors
  • The serial number began SC03-2100021

1981 CBX’81 Super Sport

Engine
Engine Type 1047 cc, 4 Stroke – Air Cooled – Inline Six
Bore and Stroke 64.5 mm x 53.4 mm
Valves 4 valves/cylinder
Horsepower 105 hp (78.3 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque 85 Nm (62.7 ft. lbs) @ 8000 rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5 speed
Final drive Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Tire: 3.50-18
Rear Tire 4.25-18
Front Brakes dual disc
Rear Brakes single disc

DIMENSION
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (5.3 Gal)
Dry weight (without fluids): 247 kg (544.5 pounds)

OTHER
Colors Magnum Silver Metallic
  • The fairing and saddlebags were color matched to the Silver color
  • The stripes were black bordered with red pinstripes
  • The front brakes were internally ventilated
  • The rear saddlebags were detachable
  • The rear suspension were pro-link
  • The comstar wheels were black
  • The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit
  • The front forks were air-adjustable
  • The exhaust system was a 6-into-2
  • There were 6 carburetors
  • The serial number began JH2SC060*BC300004.

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