Model
|
CBX 1000 Z
(Twin Shock) |
CBX 1000 A
(Twin Shock)
(US Model – not
brought into Australia) |
CBX 1000 B Model
(Pro Link) |
CBX 1000 C Model
(Pro Link) |
|
Year |
1978 - 1979 |
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
|
Category |
Sports |
Sports |
Tourer |
Tourer |
|
Colours |
Perseus Silver
metallic & Candy Glory Red |
Candy Glory Red
& Black |
Magnum Silver
metallic |
Pearl Altair
White |
|
|
Engine and
Transmission |
|
|
|
Displacement
|
1047 cc (63.89 cu
in) |
1047 cc (63.89 cu
in) |
1047 cc (63.89 cu
in) |
1047 cc (63.89 cu
in) |
|
Engine Type |
Double overhead cam
6 cylinder |
Double overhead cam
6 cylinder |
Double overhead cam
6 cylinder |
Double overhead cam
6 cylinder |
|
Power |
103 hp @ 9000 rpm |
100 hp (74.6 kW) @
9000 rpm |
100 hp (74.6 kW) @
9000 rpm |
100 hp (74.6 kW) @
9000 rpm |
|
Torque |
85Nm @ 8000 rpm |
83.4 Nm (61.5 ft.
lbs) @75000 rpm |
83.4 Nm (61.5 ft.
lbs) @75000 rpm |
83.4 Nm (61.5 ft.
lbs) @75000 rpm |
|
Compression |
9.3:1 |
9.3:1 |
9.3:1 |
9.3:1 |
|
Bore x Stroke |
64.5 x 53.4 mm (2.54
x 2.10 inches) |
|
64.5 x 53.4 mm (2.54
x 2.10 inches) |
64.5 x 53.4 mm (2.54
x 2.10 inches) |
|
Fuel System |
6 x Keihin VB28mm
Carburettor |
6 x Keihin VB28mm
Carburettor |
6 x Keihin VB28mm
Carburettor |
6 x Keihin VB28mm
Carburettor |
|
Valves per
Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Ignition System |
Transistorised |
Transistorised |
Transistorised |
Transistorised |
|
Cooling system |
Air cooled |
Air cooled |
Air cooled |
Air cooled |
|
Gearbox |
5 Speed |
5 Speed |
5 Speed |
5 Speed |
|
Transmission Type
Final Drive |
HyVo chain to idle
shaft, gear to clutch |
HyVo chain to idle
shaft, gear to clutch |
HyVo chain to idle
shaft, gear to clutch |
HyVo chain to idle
shaft, gear to clutch |
|
Chassis and Dimensions
|
|
|
|
|
Front Tyre
Dimensions |
3.50H19 tubeless |
3.50V19 tubeless |
3.50V19 tubeless |
3.50V19 tubeless |
|
Rear Tyre
Dimensions |
4.25H18 tubeless |
4.25V18 tubeless |
130/90V18 tubeless |
130/90V18 tubeless |
|
Front Brakes |
Dual 276mm discs |
Dual 276mm discs |
Dual 295mm
ventilated discs |
Dual 295mm discs |
|
Rear Brakes |
Single 296mm disc |
Single 296mm disc |
Single 295mm disc |
Single 295mm disc |
|
Front Suspension |
35mm Telescopic
Forks ,
Triple-rate spring,
160mm travel, |
35mm Telescopic
Forks ,
Triple-rate spring,
160mm travel, air assisted. |
39mm Telescopic
Forks
Air assisted |
39mm Telescopic
Forks
Air assisted |
|
Rear Suspension |
FVQ dampers, 5
pre-loads, variable bump and rebound damping |
FVQ dampers, as Z
model |
Pro Link rising
rate, air / spring, single shock |
Pro Link rising
rate air / spring single shock |
|
Wheel base |
1495mm to 1530mm |
1495 mm to 1530mm |
1530mm to 1560mm |
|
|
Curb weight |
275kg, 606lb |
|
308kg , 680lb |
|
|
Dry Weight |
249kg, 549lb |
252kg, 555lb |
272kg, 600lb |
277kg, 611 lb |
|
Fuel Tank
Capacity |
20 litres (4.4
imperial gallons) |
20 litres (4.4
imperial gallons.) |
22 litres (4.8
imperial gallons) |
22 litres (4.8
imperial gallons) |
|
Performance and Further Details
|
|
|
|
|
Maximum Speed |
135 mph |
130 mph |
130 mph |
129 mph |
|
Standing start
1/4 mile |
11.66 @117.60 mph
|
11.86 @ 114.50
mph |
12.02 @ 111.52
mph |
12.14 @ 108 mph |
|
|
630 chain |
530 chain |
530 chain |
530 chain |
|
|
In 1978 it was the most powerful
production motorcycle available.
First production
road motorcycle to have tubeless rims.
|
Slightly detuned for more mid range
power.
Wider rear rim.
Reverse comstar
wheels.
Duck tail trunk.
Air forks. |
The dual
stainless-alloy ventilated front rotors where a first for the
motorcycle industry.
A pillion grab rail. |
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