Honda CBX1000 Pro Link (1981)

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The Honda CBX1000 Pro Link was produced in 1981 and had a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1047cc. It had a six-cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, able to produce a powerful 98 hp at 9000rpm. The bike featured air cooling and had 6x 28mm Keihin carbs for induction. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 127 mph and achieved an average fuel consumption of 31.7 mpg. The bike had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive, with gear ratios of 1st 12.90, 2nd 9.26, 3rd 7.35, 4th 6.35 and 5th 5.49. The front suspension was air-assisted fork with 160mm/6.1 in wheel travel and the rear suspension was a pro-link adjustable single shock with a 3-way rebound. The brakes were 2x276mm discs at the front and a single 296mm disc at the rear. Dry weight was 277kg/600lbs with a wet weight of 308kg/680lbs. The bike had a fuel capacity of 22 litres and was capable of reaching a standing quarter mile in 12.4 seconds at 108 mph. Overall, the Honda CBX1000 Pro Link was a powerful motorcycle with impressive performance capabilities.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CBX 1000 Pro-Link

Year: 1981


Engine: Four stroke, transverse six cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1047 cc / 63.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64.5 x 53.4 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 6x 28mm Keihin carbs.
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 83.4 Nm / 61.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 12.90 2nd 9.26 3rd 7.35 4th 6.35 5th 5.49
Front Suspension: Air assisted fork
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.1 in

Rear Suspension: Pro link adjustable single shock 3-way rebound
Front Brakes: 2x 276mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 296mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-18
Dry Weight: 277 kg / 600 lbs
Wet Weight: 308 kg / 680 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres
Consumption Average: 31.7 mp/g
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec / 108 mp/h
Top Speed: 127 mp/h

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