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HONDA CB 900F-D 1983

HONDA CB 900F-D 1983
HONDA CB 900F-D 1983 · Photo: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 900F-D 1983
Year1983
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-D 1983

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

Honda file

The 1983 CB900F-D was the final run of the Bol d'Or before the larger CB1100F took over as Honda's flagship air-cooled four. It kept the 901 cc 16-valve engine with four carburettors and around 95 hp, the twin-shock chassis and chain drive; sources differ on when twin-piston front calipers and anti-dive forks arrived.