CBX Pro Link

1981 Honda CBX Pro Link Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1981 Honda CBX Pro Link features a 1046 cc (63.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line six, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 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 95.6 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 CBX Pro Link measures 300 kg (661 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 208 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.