Painfully stock 1981 Honda CBX

BiltonJim asked to see it... so here it is!

Painfully Stock 1981 Honda CBX

She's a beauty Don. Brings back memories for me. I had a '79 and an '80 both in Candy Glory Red. Such a head turner.

Thanks for the well presented video.  CBX-B model, I believe.  Truly a mobile work of art.  I'd have one in the house, just to look at!
How would you describe the riding experience?  And how does it compare to the KZ1300?

It’s a shame Honda moved away from the original design CBX1000Z, that in my opinion is probably the best looking road bike ever made 

biltonjim wrote:

Thanks for the well presented video.  CBX-B model, I believe.  Truly a mobile work of art.  I'd have one in the house, just to look at!
How would you describe the riding experience?  And how does it compare to the KZ1300?

Like most of us, if it was in the da house, I'd have woman-less house?

Compared? KZ is a torque motor capable of spinning, the CBX is 'horsepower' engine. CBX needs more revs at launch and more clutch control. Both, by today's standards, spin too high RPM for MPH. Both suck fuel, 32 - 36 mpg, sometimes less.. 

Between the two, I prefer the KZ! With 6-1 DG exhaust, it's simply an auditory delight. Makes me feel like I'm doing a buck-20 when it's only 75? Fit and Finish? CBX, hands down winner. 
 

Well  I own both of them, you couldn't get two bikes so different ! Z13 brakes much better, suspension better, seating position better, a feeling of being very well planted when riding. Engine lot's more torque than the CBX. with two slash cut pipes sounds great. When its running well !!!! (this is my big problem with the Z13. So thats why i purchased the CBX A model, in mint condition, original HM exhaust system, So quiet you cant hear anything. Look's, everyone seems to love the CBX even my wife. She is not a lover of the Z13, I told her well thats a mans bike   If I didnt have running issues with the Z13 i would have not seen the need to buy the CBX. thats my thoughts