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Honda CB1000C - 1983 Specifications and Reviews
The 1983 Honda CB1000C is a sport touring middleweight powered by a 973cc inline-four producing 89 horsepower. Ideal for riders seeking a balanced blend of performance and everyday practicality, it's known for its reliable air-cooled engine, smooth power delivery, and accessible handling characteristics that make it equally at home on spirited roads or longer distance tours.
1983
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 1983 |
| Model | Honda CB1000C |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 10-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 32mm Keihin |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 69.0 mm (2.6 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Torque | 60.70 |
| Power | 89.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | In-line four |
| Capacity: | 973.00 ccm (59.37 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,626 mm (64.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Rear percentage of weight | 53.0 |
| Front percentage of weight | 47.0 |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 276.7 kg (610.0 pounds) |
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Honda CB1000C dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 295 mm (11.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 274 mm (10.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/90-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 110/90-18 |
| Rear suspension travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension | swing arm, twin air/coil spring shocks |
| Front suspension travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Front suspension | telescopic fork |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.0° |
| Frame type | Multi plate wet |
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Speed and acceleration | |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 12.270 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.000 seconds |
| Top speed | 196.3 km/h (122.0 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Black/silver Brown/Copper |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
89 hp
Peak Power
6.5s
0-60 mph
122 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track25%
City45%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding60%
Touring82%
Passenger78%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable managing a tall, heavy shaft-drive machine at low speeds and in traffic. |
| Purpose | Built as an early-80s sport tourer, it favors relaxed high-speed cruising and long-distance comfort over sharp performance. |
| Rider Fit | At over 275 kg with a wide stance and low-mounted controls, it rewards riders with good upper body strength for parking-lot maneuvers and slow-speed balance. |
| Character | A smooth, torquey air-cooled four with shaft drive gives an unhurried, mechanical, old-school touring character rather than sporty urgency. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking nimble cornering, off-road capability, or a lightweight commuter bike. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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