Highlights
- Extensively renovated by the current keeper
- Refurbished using parts from Honda guru Dave Silver
- Delkevic exhaust, recent alternator conversion, and fitted with new coils
- Original American-style handlebars and front mudguard included
- Spare set of replica Italian exhaust pipes also included
- Accompanied by workshop manuals, paddock stand, and front wheel chuck
The Appeal
Honda’s bid for stand-out in the busy touring market resulted in this remarkable bike, the CBX1000. Equipped with a 6-cylinder 1,047cc 105bhp engine, it gave buyers something entirely new. Good examples are sought after and make very comfortable touring bikes.
This USA-market 1979 CB1000 is the Sport model with a square-section mono shock swing arm rear to allow a larger rear wheel. The vendor is in 2022 to fulfil a long-term itch. Back then, it was in a poor state. He set about rectifying a series of questionable modifications, largely returning the factory specification with some minor, desirable enhancements. The work included a respray in attractive burgundy metallic, fitting a new seat and tail unit and reconstructing the rear. Other work includes a desirable alternator conversion and fitting new coils. There is also a sonorous 6-into-1 Delkevic exhaust and a smaller front mudguard. A set of replica Italian exhaust pipes and a correct front guard are included, as are the USA-specification handlebars.
The vendor advises that the carburettors could do with a tune-up, but that the bike is perfectly usable ‘as is.’ Here’s a chance to discover one of classic biking’s most unusual tourers, where someone else has put in all the hard graft.
Key Information
- Mileage: 54,195 km (indicated as correct but not confirmed)
- Country of registration: imported from America, now on UK plates
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, last MOT to April 2023 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1,047cc straight-six 105bhp engine, six-speed manual
- Paperwork: workshop manuals included
The Detail
- Restored by the current keeper as a good, presentable and usable example
- Vendor states that it is not a factory-fresh restoration
- Finished in burgundy metallic following 2023 respray, which remains in good order
- Work included a new seat, tail unit and rear end reconstructed
- Fitted with a 6-into-1 Delkevic performance exhaust
- Replica Italian exhaust pipes are also available; the vendor reports these present well
- New alternator conversion fitted
- New coils fitted
- Square-section mono shock swing arm fitted
- UK-style handlebars fitted; original American-style handlebars included
- Original front mudguard included
- Rear mudguard slightly modified
- No centre stand
- The vendor states all instruments and gears are in good working order
- Carburettors would benefit from a rebuild and set-up; a flat spot was reported at around 4,000 rpm
- Stored in a dry garage
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