'Rocket' from Honda
Honda unveiled a new CBIIOOR cafe racer in the annual motor-cycle show at Earls Court, London. The bike, complete with fairing and futuristicallystyled rear end, is based closely on the Honda Form u 1 a One racing machines.
The f o u r-cylinder engine, frame and suspension arrangement are almost identical. The bike is said to be capable of about 233.4 km/h (145 m.p.h.) and Honda claim that it is the fastest pro-
duction motor-cycle in the world. Among its many virtues are linked air suspension front and rear, twin-tan-dem cylinder disc brakes front and rear, and wide profile Comstar cast alloy wheels. The. actual capacity of the four-stroke engine is 1062 cu cm. The marginally oversquare barrels are 70 x 69mm. Four carburettors and 16 valves, controlled by double overhead camshafts, complete the main
specifications. The engine is claimed to produce 115 b.h.p.
The racing-style seat leaves no provision for'a pillion passenger and there is no kick starter. Starting is by electric motor through a 12 volt system.
Initially, the Honda will be available only in Europe. In Britain it will cost up to £3700.
The Honda weighs 5121 b. It has a conventional cradle frame.
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Press, 25 September 1980, Page 23
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