What category is the 1989 Honda CB1?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Category of Sport.

What is the engine size of the 1989 Honda CB1?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Capacity: of 399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches).

What type of engine does the 1989 Honda CB1 have?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Engine type of In-line four.

What is the engine power of the 1989 Honda CB1?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Power of 45.00.

Is the 1989 Honda CB1 air cooled or liquid cooled?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Cooling system of Liquid.

How many gears does the 1989 Honda CB1 have?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the top speed of the 1989 Honda CB1?

The 1989 Honda CB1 has a Top speed of 193.1 km/h (120.0 mph).

Honda CB1 - 1989 Specifications and Reviews

Name: 1989 Honda CB1
Brand: Honda
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

The 1989 Honda CB1 is a lightweight sport bike ideal for novice and intermediate riders seeking an accessible middleweight machine. Known for its responsive 45-horsepower inline-four engine and agile handling characteristics, it delivers engaging performance without overwhelming inexperienced sportbike pilots. The CB1 remains celebrated for combining practicality with genuine sportiness in an affordable, reliable package.

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General information
Category	Sport
Year	1989
Model	Honda CB1

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	wet sump
Starter	Electric
Ignition	digital
Fuel control	OHC
Valves per cylinder	4
Fuel system	Carburettor
Max RPM	13500
Power	45.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	In-line four
Capacity:	399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Exhaust system	4-into-1 stainless exhaust pipe, stainless downpipes
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear suspension	monoshock
Frame type	aluminium tubular
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	193.1 km/h (120.0 mph)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	red, black, blue

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

45 hp

Peak Power

5.8s

0-60 mph

120 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track70%

City65%

Cornering85%

Daily Riding55%

Touring30%

Passenger25%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a high-revving, small-capacity four-cylinder best suited to riders who enjoy working an engine hard through the gears rather than relying on low-end torque.
Purpose	Built as a compact naked sportbike, it rewards spirited cornering and quick direction changes over outright straight-line speed.
Rider Fit	Its light aluminium chassis and small-bore engine make it easy to manage physically, suiting shorter or less experienced riders comfortably.
Character	It has the character of a screaming, revvy inline-four packaged into a nimble, minimalist naked bike from the late 1980s Japanese sport scene.
Not Ideal For	It is not for riders wanting strong highway passing power, long-distance comfort, or any off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.