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HONDA CB 900F-A 1980

HONDA CB 900F-A 1980
HONDA CB 900F-A 1980 · Photo: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 900F-A 1980
Year1980
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity901 cc / 54.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke64.5 x 69 mm
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power71 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque77 Nm / 57 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionInductive electronic
Induction4 x 32 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet multi-plate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel twin downtube
Front SuspensionTelescopic air-assisted fork, 160 mm / 6.2 in travel
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, dual shocks with adjustable damping, 110 mm / 4.3 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 280 mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 297 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2240 mm / 88 in
Overall Width805 mm / 31.7 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in
Wheelbase1515 mm / 59.6 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight233 kg / 513.6 lbs
Wet Weight242 kg / 533.5 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25 V19
Rear Tyre4.00 V18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed217.3 km/h / 135 mph
Photo gallery
HONDA CB 900F-A 1980

Photo: Reg Mckenna, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 1980 'A' model continued the CB900F Bol d'Or largely unchanged, keeping its mildly tuned, flexible 95 hp four, Comstar wheels and upswept megaphone-style silencers. Reviewers rated its chassis and adjustability highly, while noting its weight, some high-speed instability and heavy fuel use.