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HONDA CB900F (1978-1979) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1978, 1979

HONDA CB900F 1978-1979 2 Photos
HONDA CB900F (1978-1979)HONDA CB900F (1978-1979)

The Honda CB900F was a motorcycle part of the CB series made in two iterations, which appeared almost 20 years apart and both generations were roadsters powered by a 900cc straight four-cylinder engine.

The first generation was manufactured from 1979 to 1983 and was available in the US market in 1981 and 1982, while in 1983, it was replaced by the CB1100F. The second generation was manufactured from 2002 until 2007 and was called the Hornet 900 in the European market and the 919 in the North American market.

The first generation of the CB900F featured a design aimed at the European market instead of the usual focus on the US and was known under the Super Sport name like the 750 FZ and FA models, while later models were named after the Bol d'Or endurance race.

The Honda CB900F competed in the market with larger capacity motorcycles like the Kawasaki Kz1000, Suzuki GS1000, and Yamaha XS1100.

In 1979, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB900F, a naked machine powered by a 901cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 95 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 77 Nm (57 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.

In addition, the 1979 Honda CB900F came equipped with standard features, such as a one-piece dual seat, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight, a chromed exhaust system, cast aluminum wheels, a center stand, and a black-finished steel frame.

HONDA CB900F 1978-1979

HONDA CB900F 901

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement:901 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.5x2.7 in OR 64 mm
Compression Ratio:8.8:1
Horsepower:95/9000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:57/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 77/8000 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:4x32mm Keihin carburetors
transmission specs
Gearbox:5-speed, manual
Clutch:-
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual adjustable shock absorbers
Front Brake:dual 280mm discs
Rear Brake:single 297mm disc
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
Ground Clearance:-
Weight:514 lbs OR 233 kg
Fuel Capacity:5.3 gallons OR 20.1 L
tyres specs
Front:3.25 V19
Rear:4.00 V18
power system specs
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Nominal Capacity:-
Maximum Capacity:-
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Charging time (normal):-
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