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59/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.42 hp/kg
Top Speed
220 km/h
Torque
89 Nm
Engine
998 ccm
Technical Overview
1997 Honda CB 1000 Super Four Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 1997 Honda CB 1000 Super Four relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 89 Nm (65.6 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB 1000 Super Four measures 235 kg (518 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Specific Output
98.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.42 HP/kg (2.4 kg/HP)
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW))
Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs)
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed220.0 km/h (136.7 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight235.0 kg (518.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4170 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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