1981 Honda CBX Road Test - page 6

SPECIFICATIONS  
List price $5495
Engine dohc Six
Bore x stroke 64.5 x 53.4mm
Displacement 1047cc
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Carburetion (6) 28mm Keihin CV
Air filter paper element
Ignition inductive electronic
Claimed power na
Claimed torque na
Lubrication wet sump
Oil capacity 5.8 qt.
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Starter electric
Electrical power 350w alternator
Battery 12v 12ah
Headlight 55 / 60 quartz
Primary drive Hy Vo chain and gears
Clutch multiplate, wet
Final drive 530 chain
Gear ratios, overall:1  
  5th 5.49
  4th 6.35
  3rd 7.36
  2nd 9.26
  1st 12.91
Suspension:  
  Front air assisted coil
    travel 6.3 in.
  Rear swing arm / air assisted monoshock
    travel 4.1 in.
Tires: 
  Front 3.50V- 19 Dunlop F11
  Rear130/90V- 18 Dunlop K127
Brakes: 
  Front (2) 11.5-in. disc
  Rear single 11.5-in. disc
Brake swept area 240.9 sq. in.
Brake loading (160-lb.rider) 3.4 lb./sq. in.
Wheelbase 60.4 in.
Rake/Trail 29.5°/4.7 in.
Handlebar width 29.5 in.
Seat height 32.5 in.
Seat width 9.5 in.
Footpeg height 12.5 in.
Ground clearance 6 in.
Test weight (w/half-tank fuel) 662 1b.
Weight bias, front / rear, percent 47/53
GVWR 1050 lb.
Load capacity 388 lb.
PERFORMANCE  
Standing 1/4-mile 12.13 sec. @ 109.89 mph
Top speed in 1/2 -mile 124 mph
Fuel consumption 41 mpg
Range (to reserve tank) 188 mi.
Acceleration:  
  0-30 mph 1.9 sec.
  0-40 mph 2.7 sec.
  0-50 mph 3.6 sec.
  0-60 mph 4.6 sec.
  0-70 mph 5.5 sec.
  0-80 mph 6.6 sec.
  0-90 mph 7.8 sec.
  0-100 mph 9.6 sec.
Top gear acceleration:  
  40-60 mph 4.3 sec.
  60-80 mph 4.9 sec.
Maximum speed in gears:  
  1st 57 mph
  2nd 78 mph
  3rd 100 mph
  4th 116 mph
  5th 135 mph

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