At the heart of the 1989 Honda CB1 sport motorcycle, Honda features a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 112.8 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.
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Power
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.