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HONDA CB 900C CUSTOM 1982

HONDA CB 900C CUSTOM 1982
HONDA CB 900C CUSTOM 1982 · Photo: Patpat, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 900C CUSTOM 1982
Year1982
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 Power70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque77 Nm / 56.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionInductive electronic
Induction4 x 32 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 Speed with two-range sub-transmission (10 ratios)
Clutch—
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension37 mm air-assisted fork, 155 mm / 6.0 in travel
Rear SuspensionDual air-assisted shocks, 97 mm / 3.8 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 280 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 297 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight277 kg / 611 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/90-19
Rear Tyre130/90-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption41.2 mpg (US)
Top Speed217.3 km/h / 135 mph
Honda file

1982 was the final year of the CB900C before Honda replaced it with the CB1000C. The formula was unchanged: a 901 cc DOHC four with shaft drive, a two-range ten-speed transmission and air-assisted suspension, aimed at American riders wanting a big, comfortable custom with sporting engine roots.