Honda, 1979, CBX 1000

Honda CBX 1000, 1979, Giappone

c presenting the CBX 1000. This new model reaffirmed the identity of the Japanese manufacturer worldwide: despite having a rather classic styling, the new bike is characterized by a sophisticated engine.
An air-cooled straight 6, with double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder and 6 Keihin carburetors.
It was one of two straight-6 motorcycles at the time, in direct competition with the Benelli Sei that could not brag the same mechanical reliability though..
After 1980, the CBX will be updated with a fairingverrà aggiornata esteticamente con una vistosa carenatura, spostando il modello nel settore delle Sports Tourer.

TECHNICAL NOTES
6 Keihin carburetors
Double overhead camshaft
24 valves, 4 per cylinder
Disk brakes
Chain drive
Multi-plate clutch
Twin 3-in-1 exhausts