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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Classic Motorbikes
• Sale Date:
  27 Sep 2015 ~ 11am (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  1
• Lot Description:
  1984 Honda CBX 750F
  Engine No: AC17E-2005181, Odometer: 76994km. Condition: Very Good. Documents: NZ Registered and Warranted, MR 12A
• Notes:
  The release of the 130mph CBX marked the end of 15 years of CB750/4 production in all of its iterations. Honda were the first to launch an inline 750/4 back in 1969. It used a SOHC, eight valve engine and generated 67bhp. As a comparison of how technology evolved, the CBX750 featured a DOHC, 16 valve engine and produced 91bhp. The CBX differed in that top end of the motor employed hydraulic tappets, (Harley-Davidson had used them for decades) but this was unique on a Japanese production motorcycle at the time. The advantage in servicing was not having to set 16 valve clearances! Honda then added thin-stemmed lightweight valves making for quicker pickup. Further clever weight saving measures and design are in evidence everywhere on the engine. The width was reduced by placing the big alternator behind the cylinders instead of on the crank end. The height was reduced by making the sump shallower and using frame tubes as oil carriers, which increased the total oil capacity. Engine performance is smooth and has excellent tractability. The CBX made good low down power, helped by some low gearing. The mid-range was a bit flat and and then the acceleration became more noticeable above 8,000rpm. In fact the bike is so smooth and quiet at speed, that Honda fit a rev limiter at 10,800rpm. This example is a daily rider and would be great fun for summer.
• Estimate:
  NZ$2,500 - 4,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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