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This Tidy 1979 Honda CBX1000 Breathes More Freely Thanks to Modern K&N Inhalers

Before the CBX had been redesigned as a tourer, it basically looked like a CB750 on steroids.
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Back in the late seventies, the House of Tokyo joined the six-cylinder club by introducing the fierce CBX1000. Unfortunately, Honda’s samurai happened to be a lot pricier than other Japanese machines with similar power output figures, so this endeavor can’t be referred to as a commercial success. The CBX may have failed to capture the public’s attention 40 years ago, but it did become a sought-after classic on today’s market.

Right, you can probably see where this is going. The photo gallery above reveals a 1979 MY CBX with 22k miles (35,000 km) on the clock, sporting top-grade K&N air filters, Dynatek ignition coils and a youthful two-up saddle. To improve performance even further, the current owner installed a carburetor jet kit and an aftermarket alternator, as well as a premium set of modern spark plugs.

Otherwise, this sexy beast retains its stock configuration. It is brought to life by an air-cooled DOHC inline-six colossus, with 24 valves, six constant-velocity Keihin carbs and a sizeable displacement of 1,047cc. At approximately 9,000 spins per minute, the mill is good for up to 105 wailing ponies, along with 52 pound-feet (72 Nm) of twist lower down the rpm range.

Upon reaching the rear wheel via a five-speed transmission, this force enables the Honda CBX to finish the quarter-mile run in 11.9 seconds. Its top speed is rated at 136 mph (219 kph), which isn’t too bad for an old-school behemoth that weighs in at 545 pounds (247 kg) dry! Now, let’s skip the other statistics, shall we?

The two-wheeled phenom featured here is making its way to the auction block as we speak, with a top bid of 5,000 freedom bucks. If you think Honda’s six-cylinder wonder would look right at home in your garage, be sure to visit Bring A Trailer within the next few days, as the bidding deadline is set for Wednesday afternoon (September 29).
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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