Honda CBX

In 1978 Honda decided to flex some engineering muscle what resulted was the CBX 1000. After the introduction of the CB750 in 1969 there hadn't been any new radical designs from the big H. The CBX was the creation of Honda engineer Shoichiro Irimajiri, and was inspired by Honda's six cylinder Grand Prix. The CBX was a technical marvel. With its double over head cam inline six cylinder that was also used as a stressed member of the frame. With six cylinders the CBX proved to be one of the fastest bikes on the road in the late 1970's. The bike was rated at 105hp (more than any other bike at the time). But while the bike was powerful and exquisite to look at, it was also heavy and expensive. By the early 1980's Suzuki matched the CBX's performance with their GS1000. The CBX switched to a sports touring bike and later was killed off.

The CBX started in 1978, 1980 Honda switched it up and made the CBX a sports touring bike with the addition of a fairing and hard saddle bags. The bike made for a good touring model with its smooth torquey engine and smooth ride. But only three years later the bike became extinct. There has been no attempt to revive the six cylinder CBX by Honda. The v four ST series replaced took its place in the sports touring spot. It's a same as we rarely see such a outrageous product from Honda. But today there are many lucky owners of the amazing CBX.

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