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In 1978 Honda decided
to stun the motorcycle world by producing a 6 cylinder, 24 valve, 6
carburetor 1047cc Super Bike. The first model to reach the United States
was a 1979. It was a bare motorcycle as were most at the time. Although
it had scintillating performance, easily the fastest production motorcycle
available, it didn't sell well. It returned as a 1980 model, slightly
detuned but similar in appearance. After another year of disappointing
sales, it was completely revamped as a Sport Touring bike with a fairing
and small saddle bags. After two more years of non-sales, Honda
discontinued the motorcycle. Four years, four different models, and now
there are no more.
Sound clip: My thanks to Eric Schreiner and
his pristine 1979 CBX! |
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