| MODEL | HONDA CBX 1000 B PRO LINK 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| 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 | 72.9 kW / 98 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 83.4 Nm / 61.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 6 x 28 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 39 mm air-assisted fork, 160 mm / 6.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link single shock, adjustable, 3-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 276 mm ventilated discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 296 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 277 kg / 600 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 308 kg / 680 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 31.7 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | 204 km/h / 127 mph |
For 1981 Honda turned the CBX into a sports-tourer. The CBX-B gained a frame-mounted fairing, optional panniers, Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, 39 mm air forks and ventilated front discs, and the six was retuned for more mid-range torque at the cost of some peak power. It was heavier and slower than the original, but steadier at speed and better suited to long distances.
