Honda CB-1

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The Honda CB-1 ( code NC27 ) is an undisguised motorcycle from the Japanese manufacturer Honda . There were two series, 1989 and 1990, which differ only marginally. In the last year of construction the model was slightly revised for the Japanese market, for example it got a stainless steel exhaust manifold.

technology

The liquid-cooled 4-stroke four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 399 cm 3 and an output of 42 kW (57 hp ) is largely identical to that of the Honda CBR 400RR "Babyblade". The early years of construction of the CB-1 therefore carry the engine code NC23E, which corresponds to the code of the CBR. The engine code of the later models begins with NC27E. The two camshafts are driven by gears. The transmission has six gears, the secondary ratio is 15/41. The chassis consists of 41 mm telescopic forks at the front without adjustment and a box swing arm with a mono spring strut at the rear. The frame is a tubular steel bridge frame with a welded rear frame. The three-spoke cast wheels have a diameter of 17 inches. There is a disc brake on the front and rear wheel . The tank capacity is 11.5 liters , the dry weight 183 kg . The CB-1 was officially sold in the US and Canada. For California there was a special version with a secondary air system .

distribution

The approximately 1800 CB-1s sold in Germany were original California models, that is, they had the secondary air system, but for Germany they were throttled to 50 hp via panels in the intake duct. A few, however , have been sold through Honda dealers with speedometer stickers. These were versions that were also on the market worldwide. Otherwise, mostly " gray " CB- 1s were sold in Germany , as the model was not officially offered for sale in Germany.

From 1991 it was officially offered by Honda Europe.

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