Sport touring · 1983
CB 1000 Custom
Technical Overview
1983 Honda CB 1000 Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1983 Honda CB 1000 Custom sport touring motorcycle, Honda pairs a 1000 cc (61 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
Engine
Displacement 1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details In-line four, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Air
Max RPM 9500
Transmission
Gearbox 10-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Exhaust 4 to 4
Chassis
Front Suspension Air Forks
Rear Suspension Air Shocks
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Double disc
Other
Starter Electric
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