CB 900 F Bol d`Or

1979 Honda CB 900 F Bol d`Or Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's naked motorcycle platform, the 1979 Honda CB 900 F Bol d`Or utilizes a 901 cc (55 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 105.4 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 900 F Bol d`Or measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.74 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 213 km/h (132 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1978 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.