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Billed by Honda as "the most spectacular Superbike," the CBX packs a
1,047cc, 103 horsepower, six-cylinder, DOHC, 24-valve engine into a
diamond configuration frame . The total package has a dry weight of 549
pounds and rides on tubeless tires mounted on all-aluminum Honda ComStar wheels. Dual disc brakes are standard up front as is the single 'disc
brake in the rear. Other features include six 28mm Keihin carbe, COl
ignition, a six-into-two exhaust system, and a quartz-halogen h'eadlight.
Placing the ignition and AC generator behind the crankshaft. Honda has
kept the engine's overall width about the same as the 750 Four.
The XL-250S single-cylinder 248cc engine features twin exhaust pipes,
Reasoning behind that is the smaller pipes allow !or a quicker turn towards
the rear providing room for a 23-inch wheelftire up front. 7.9 inches of rear
suspension travel via laydown gas-charged shocks, leading axle front forks,
and a dry weight of 260 Ibs.
Ronela :1978
The 1978 CR-250R's chrome-moly frame houses a 247cc CR engine with
reed-valve induction and a chromed bore. Features include 36mm Keihin
carb, COl, 36 horsepower at 7,500 rpm, 11.8 inches of travel up front with
leading-axle forks, 11 lnches of travel via laydown gas shocks in the rear,
216 Ibs. dry weight, and a countershaft located a mere 80mm from the
swing anti pivot.
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