| MODEL | HONDA CBX 1000 1979 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1047 cc / 63.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 64.5 x 53.4 mm / 2.54 x 2.10 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 71.8 Nm / 52.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 6 x 28 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 160 mm / 6.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual adjustable shocks, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 276 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 296 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2220 mm / 87.4 in |
| Overall Width | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 247 kg / 544.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 272 kg / 600 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25 V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 39.2 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | 218.8 km/h / 135.9 mph |
For 1979 the six-cylinder CBX reached US showrooms, carrying over the 105 hp, 24-valve engine and chassis of the 1978 launch bike. Cycle World ran the quarter mile in about 11.4 seconds and Cycle Guide hailed it as the modern Vincent Black Shadow. Even so, its price, weight and insurance costs kept sales slow, and Honda's own cheaper CB900F soon outsold it.
