Evolution and History of the legend HONDA CB CLASSIC Motorcycle part 1

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Here there are the Evolution and History of the legend HONDA CB CLASSIC Motorcycle

 

 HONDA BENLY CB92 SUPER SPORTS 1959

 

honda benly cb92 super sport 1959

 

The first sports model to bear the CB name. This is  Honda Benly CB92 Super Sport 1959 with high-performance version of the C90 participated in the 2nd All-Japan Motorcycle Clubman Race held at Mt. Asama.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC Chain Train

Engine displacement 124.67cc

Maximum power 15PS / 10,500rpm

Maximum torque 1.06kgm / 9,000rpm

Maximum speed 130km/h

Dry weight 110kg

Frame type Back Bone Pressed Steel

Suspension (Front) Leading Bottom Link

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 155,000yen

 

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HONDA SUPER SPORTS CB95 1959

HONDA SUPER SPORTS CB95 1959

 

The Honda Super Sport CB95 was a larger displacement version of the original CB92. Together with the CB92 and CR71, these machines formed Honda's super sport trio. They dominated the 2nd Mt. Asama and the 3rd Utsunomiya Clubman race in the 200cc class

 

Specification :

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC Chain Train

Engine displacement 154.6cc

Maximum power 16.5PS / 10,000rpm

Dry weight 115kg

Transmission 4-Speed

 

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HONDA DREAM CB72 SUPER SPORTS 1960

HONDA DREAM CB72 SUPER SPORTS 1960

 

A genuine 250cc sports model aimed at expanding the motor sports market.

Honda Dream Cb72 Super Sport was optionally equipped with a full assortment of race kit parts. These machines played active roles on the road racing, motocross, and touring scenes.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC Engine displacement 247.33cc Maximum power 24PS / 9,000rpm Maximum torque 2.06kgm / 7,500rpm Maximum speed Type I：155km/h・Type II：145km/h Dry weight 153kg Frame type Back Bone Steel Pipe Suspension (Front) Telescopic Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm Price (At the time) 187,000yen

 

 

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HONDA BENLY CB125 1964

HONDA BENLY CB125 1964

 

This OHC twin-cylinder sports bike featured a steel-tube frame and technology taken from Honda's world GP racers. Honda Benly CB125 1964 delivered class-leading performance at the time.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC

Engine displacement 124.6cc

Maximum power 15PS / 10,500rpm

Maximum torque 1.07kgm / 9,200rpm

Dry weight 127kg

Frame type Back Bone Steel Pipe

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 155,000yen

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CB450 1965

HONDA DREAM CB450 1965

 

Japan's first DOHC street machine, the CB450 was developed to compete in the overseas big-bike market. Its Honda Dream CB450 1965 with 450cc engine boasted the performance of a 650

 

Specification :

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin DOHC

Engine displacement 444cc

Maximum power 43PS / 8,500rpm

Maximum torque 3.82kgm / 7,250rpm

Maximum speed 180km/h

Dry weight 187kg

Frame type Semi-Double Cradle

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 268,000yen

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CB450D SUPER SPORTS 1967

HONDA DREAM CB450D SUPER SPORTS 1967

 

The D stands for Desert Scrambler. This machine of Honda dream CB450D super sport  made for export to the U.S.A., featured left and right upswept exhausts and a teardrop tank. The foundation for the CL450 and CB450K1, various parts were available for sale in kits and otherwise.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC

Engine displacement 444cc

Maximum power 43PS / 8,500rpm

Maximum speed 180km/h

Dry weight 187kg

Transmission 4-Speed

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CB250 1968

HONDA DREAM CB250 1968

 

A new kind of sports bike designed for the booming markets of the seventies, the Honda Dream CB250 pumped out a screaming 30PS from its OHC twin engine mounted in an all new frame. Two versions were produced: a CB72 style and a two-tone export version.

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC

Engine displacement 249cc

Maximum power 30PS / 10,500rpm

Maximum torque 2.14kgm / 9,500rpm

Maximum speed 160km/h

Dry weight 149kg

Frame type Cradle

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 187,000yen

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CBCL250 1968

HONDA DREAM CBCL250 1968

 

This stylish street scrambler made its debut with the high-powered CB250. The HOnda Dream CBCL250 featured a skid plate for off-road riding, upswept exhaust and a 19-inch front wheel.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC

Engine displacement 249cc

Maximum power 27PS / 10,000rpm

Maximum torque 2.07kgm / 8,000rpm

Maximum speed 150km/h

Dry weight 148kg

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 189,000yen

 

 

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HONDA BENLY CB125 1969

HONDA BENLY CB125 1969

 

This sports model was developed along the same concept as the CB250 and CB350. Features of  HOnda Benly CB125 included a newly developed frame, twin-cylinder engine, 5-speed transmission and a tachometer.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC

Engine displacement 124cc

Maximum power 15PS / 11,000rpm

Maximum torque 1.05kgm / 9,500rpm

Maximum speed 130km/h

Dry weight 112kg

Frame type Semi-Double Cradle

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Carvone

Price (At the time) 147,000yen

 

 

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 HONDA DREAM CB750 FOUR 1969

HONDA DREAM CB750 FOUR 1969

 

A super sport model equipped with the world's first mass-production four-cylinder OHC engine. Honda dream CB750 four 1969 With the theme of "achieving higher power while maintaining safety," this machine featured Honda's first double cradle frame and hydraulic disk brake and its appearance led to a worldwide Nanahan (750cc engine bike) boom

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. OHC

Engine displacement 736cc

Maximum power 67PS / 8,000rpm

Maximum torque 6.1kgm / 7,000rpm

Maximum speed 200km/h

Dry weight 218kg

Frame type Double Cradle

Suspension (Front) Telescopic

Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

Price (At the time) 385,000yen

 

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HONDA BENLY CB90 1970

 

 

HONDA BENLY CB90 1970

 

 

The 90cc CB sports bike. Its newly designed OHC engine delivered high-revving high-performance. Mated to a 5-speed transmission and mounted in a diamond-configuration steel-tube frame, Honda Benly CB90 1070 offered sporty riding characteristics.

 

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Single OHC
Engine displacement 89cc
Maximum power 10.5PS / 10,500rpm
Maximum torque 0.76kgm / 9,000rpm
Maximum speed 110km/h
Dry weight 85kg
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm
Price (At the time) 90,000yen

 

 

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HONDA CB750 RACER 1970

 

HONDA CB750 RACER 1970

 

 

 

This machine is the CB750FOUR racer which made its debut in the Daytona 200 Mile Race and gave Honda its first victory in 1970. This racer was released in two versions: 1) A complete racer, which was produced by order mainly for export, and; 2) An assembly kit, which contained parts and components including the engine and frame supplied by RSC.

(Winning machine in the Daytona 200 Mile Race in 1970; No.2 Dick Man

 

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 OHC

Engine displacement 748.6cc
Maximum power over 90PS / 9,000rpm
Maximum speed over 230km/h
Dry weight 170kg
Transmission 5-Speed

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CB350 EXPORT 1970

 

HONDA DREAM CB350 EXPORT 1970

 

 

Continuing in the tradition of the CB72, this Honda Dream CB350 Export is sports model mounted a newly designed vertical twin engine. Mainly exported to North America.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Twin OHC
Engine displacement 325cc
Maximum power 36PS / 10,500rpm
Maximum torque 2.55kgm / 9,500rpm
Maximum speed 170km/h
Dry weight 150kg
Frame type Semi-Double Cradle
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm
Price (At the time) 196,000yen

 

 

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HONDA BENLY CB50 1971

 

 

HONDA BENLY CB50 1971

 

 

This Honda Benly CB50 is sporty model featured a newly designed single overhead camshaft engine, tubular frame, tachometer, megaphone muffler and sleek tank.

 

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Single OHC
Engine displacement 49cc
Maximum power 6PS / 10,500rpm
Maximum torque 0.41kgm / 8,500rpm
Dry weight 71kg
Frame type Diamond
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm
Price (At the time) 75,000yen

 

 

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HONDA DREAM CB500 FOUR 1972

 

 

HONDA DREAM CB500 FOUR 1972

 

 

The second machine in Honda's 4-cylinder street line-up, the elegant Honda Dream CB500 combined a high-performance engine with a lightweight chassis to deliver superbly balanced handling.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 OHC Engine displacement 498cc Maximum power 48PS / 9,000rpm Maximum torque 4.1kgm / 7,500rpm Maximum speed 180km/h Dry weight 184kg Frame type Double Cradle Steel Pipe Suspension (Front) Telescopic Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm Price (At the time) 335,000yen

 

 

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HONDA CB750 RACER 1973

 

 

 

HONDA CB750 RACER 1973

 

 

This is an improved version of the Honda CB750 Racer which won the 1970 Daytona 200 in its debut outing. Its fairing was the first to use Honda's new red, white and blue colors. 1973 Daytona 200 6th place finisher. Rider: No.15 Morio Sumiya

 

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 OHC
Engine displacement 736cc

 

 

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HONDA CB500R 1975

 

 

HONDA CB500R 1975

 

 

This prototype was developed in preparation for the Honda CBR500R 1975 Bol d'Or 24-Hour Endurance Race. It was equipped with the newly developed 3-valve head later used on the Hawks. Development Rider : Morio Sumiya

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 OHC 3-Valve Gear Train
Engine displacement 749.35cc
Maximum power over 86.7PS / 11,000rpm
Transmission 5-Speed
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

 

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HONDA CB750F 1979

 

HONDA CB750F 1979

 

 

This domestic market 750cc super sports featured clean, flowing lines. Its high-performance DOHC 4-valve 4-cylinder engine and jet-fighter styled cockpit reignited CB popularity.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 DOHC 4-Valve
Engine displacement 748cm3
Maximum power 68PS / 9,000rpm
Maximum torque 5.9kgm / 8,000rpm
Dry weight 228kg
Frame type Double Cradle
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm
Price (At the time) 538,000yen

 

 

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HONDA CB250RS 1980

 

 

HONDA CB250RS 1980

 

 

This single-cylinder sports bike was lightweight and offered nimble handling. Its slim design was a major feature. Promotional photos of the machine featured NR rider Takazumi Katayama.

 

Specification :

 

Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Single OHC 4-Valve
Engine displacement 248cm3
Maximum power 25PS / 8,500rpm
Maximum torque 2.2kgm / 7,000rpm
Dry weight 128kg
Frame type Diamond
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm
Price (At the time) 298,000yen

 

 

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HONDA CB1100R

 

HONDA CB1100R

 

This limited-production super sports boasted RS1000 technology. Its race-spec high-performance engine, chassis and suspension were hand-built. It raced with great success on tracks around the world.

 

Specification  :

 

Specification :Type of engine Air-Cooled 4-st. Inline-4 DOHC 4-Valve
Engine displacement 1,062cm3
Maximum power 105PS / 9,000rpm
Maximum torque 9.05kgm / 7,500rpm
Dry weight 235kg
Frame type Double Cradle Pressed Steel Pipe
Suspension (Front) Telescopic
Suspension (Rear) Swing Arm

 

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