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HONDA CB 1100R RC 1982

HONDA CB 1100R RC 1982
HONDA CB 1100R RC 1982 · Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 1100R RC 1982
Year1982
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1062 cc / 64.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke70 x 69 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque98 Nm / 72.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
IgnitionElectronic
Induction4x 33 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel tube double cradle
Front SuspensionAdjustable telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with adjustable hydraulic twin shock absorbers
Front Brakes2x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width805 mm / 31.7 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1490 mm / 58.7 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight235 kg / 518 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90V18
Rear Tyre130/90-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity26 Litres / 6.9 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed230 km/h / 143 mph
Honda file

The 1982 CB1100RC moved to a full fairing, an aluminium fuel tank and a dual seat with a removable cowl, and switched to an 18-inch front wheel. It was finished in red, white and blue with a red swingarm. About 1,500 were built, and its fairing and dashboard parts are unique to this year.