Anybody know anythng about the Honda CB-1?

[Tigadee]

Interested in this but it seems very uncommon here in NZ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=447437406

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB-1

[dogsnbikes]

Same engine format as the CBR400 aero(which is also an Import) which I rebuilt last year,Only problem I had with sourcing parts was that coolent hoses are a deleted item,so ended up making some

But if its a steeping stone bike,it would be ideal

Just remember the older the bike, harder it can be to get some part's....

[Tigadee]

Yes indeed, that is at the back of my mind all the time... :yes:

[avgas]

Yep - good bikes.

CBR400/Hornet400 motor in a comfy frame

[sil3nt]

My mate had one. Dropped it and smashed the front end up pretty bad. Wonder if this is the same one.

[Tigadee]

:eek5:Who knows? Not too many of them here in NZ...

I've sat on a CB400 before and they are too small for me. This any different or same?

[ducatilover]

:eek5:Who knows? Not too many of them here in NZ...

I've sat on a CB400 before and they are too small for me. This any different or same?
Completely different bike to the CB400.
IMHO the only thing it offers over a CB400 is the gear driven cams.
I paid $1300 for my CB400 in 2010, sold it in far better nick for $1800.
But, if you felt the CB400 was too small, I doubt you'd like the CB-1.
The CB4 is a great commuter, riding position is just a bit wrong though for open road (for me) and I got pinched nerves in my wrists, knees were seizing up and back pain.
After 70-80km...

[Tigadee]

The CB4 is a great commuter, riding position is just a bit wrong though for open road (for me) and I got pinched nerves in my wrists, knees were seizing up and back pain.
After 70-80km...

Yup, that'd probably be the same for me... :facepalm:

[ducatilover]

Yup, that'd probably be the same for me... :facepalm:
I should have mentioned I'm as skinny as fuck and 5 ft 7.5 or so :pinch:

[Tigadee]

I should have mentioned I'm as skinny as fuck and 5 ft 7.5 or so :pinch:

Worse for me as I'm 6' 1" and I felt like I was squating on the CB400 rather than sitting on it! :lol:

[ducatilover]

Worse for me as I'm 6' 1" and I felt like I was squating on the CB400 rather than sitting on it! :lol:
They're not the roomiest bike lol
A Kawasaki ZZR4/600 may fit you better? I found mine to be a better bike than the Honda, more power/brakes/room/comfort (and the 00 goes rather well)
The CB1000 is a nice bike though, bit heavy and big, but roomy

[Tigadee]

A Kawasaki ZZR4/600 may fit you better?

If there are any around! None for sale in Auckland anyway...

NZspokes has a GPZ400, is that similar? I couldn't sit on his without getting my knees around my ears. Well, slight exaggeration but... :lol:


The CB1000 is a nice bike though, bit heavy and big, but roomy

:love: Oh yeah! But more than I need or want and afford... :shutup:

[ducatilover]

If there are any around! None for sale in Auckland anyway...

NZspokes has a GPZ400, is that similar? I couldn't sit on his without getting my knees around my ears. Well, slight exaggeration but... :lol:



:love: Oh yeah! But more than I need or want and afford... :shutup:
The GPZ isn't as roomy.
Good point about there being bugger all around, I had enough trouble getting mine :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

NZspokes has a GPZ400, is that similar? I couldn't sit on his without getting my knees around my ears. Well, slight exaggeration but... :lol:



Chuck ya pillow on the seat and you will be fine. :facepalm:

[Tigadee]

:lol: Or leopard print cushion?