1979 Honda CBX

The mileage muncher | Est. 1980


1979 Honda CBX one of the few bikes I purchased new.

First ride on the CBX after 2023 winter project to get it back on the road.

Key Specifications

Engine Type:
1047cc, DOHC, air-cooled inline-six
Carburetors:
Six 28mm Keihin CV Carburetors
Max Horsepower:
105 HP @ 9000 RPM
Transmission:
5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch
Final Drive:
630 Chain
Suspension (Front):
39mm conventional forks with 160 mm of travel
Suspension (Rear):
Dual shocks with 100 mm travel
Front Brakes:
Dual 276mm disc rotors
Rear Brakes:
Single 296mm disc rotor
Curb Weight:
600 lbs (272 kg) Wet
Fuel Capacity:
20 Liters (5.3 gallons)

A Brief History & My Thoughts

In 1979 I was shopping for a new, bigger bike that the wife and I could take some longer trips on. During a trip to Columbus Ohio to pick up a Troy Built tiller for my Father, I saw this beautiful silver Harley-Davidson setting in the show room window.

When I went inside to inquire about the bike, I was told it was $5100. I had just recently purchased a new full-sized Dodge pick-up truck for $4800. I thought to myself, “who pays more for a motorbike than a full-size pick-up truck?”

A few day later at the local Honda dealer, I purchased this 1979 CBX brand spanking new for $4000. I had owned several Harley-Davidson bikes previously, but I’ve never owned one since!

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1979 Honda CBX
The CBX out on an Ohio country back road.