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The Honda CBX1000 was introduced in 1978 to technical fanfare. It was the first motorcycle Honda had produced with a six cylinder engine. The engine produced 105 bhp (78 kW) from its in-line six, twin cam, 24 valve engine configuration and also had a stacked engine accessory arrangement. This involved a jackshaft that provided the drive to the alternator and ignition equipment positioned behind the cylinder block. This arrangement produced an acceptable engine width and removed critical equipment from positions that would incur expensive damage in the event of contact with the ground. The CBX was not the first production motorcycle to be powered by a six-cylinder engine (the Benelli 750 Sei had that honour), but it was the latest and the most advanced entry into the hotly contested superbike battle being fought by the Japanese manufacturers. Its blistering 11.36 second quarter mile time was considerably quicker than other superbikes of the day. Despite its impressive brawn and intimidating six-pipe exhaust system, the CBX never really caught on in the US with the street-racing crowd. Some competitors were cheaper, lighter, and (more importantly) better handling. So the big Honda was often dismissed as being more show than go. The Suzuki GS 1000 S offered a much superior performance package of light weight, excellent handling and potent engine power. The CBX was also costly to purchase, maintain and insure although the early 'Z' model is the model most prized and protected by enthusiasts. |
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| Source | HONDA CBX .1000 CC SIX CYLINDER. 1978-82 |
| Author | Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by ronsaunders47 at https://www.flickr.com/photos/46781500@N00/3700362537. It was reviewed on 26 October 2012 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-sa-2.0. |
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