The Honda CB-1 was a wonderful mid-sized standard in a time of replica racers. Originally built for the Japanese market, it was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.
Cycle World called this “a great motorcycle that never found an audience”, and with hindsight, it’s easy to see why. A healthy 55 horsepower was enough to take this 400 pound bike up to 118 miles per hour, and the upright seating position lent itself to comfortable commuting or canyon carving. (How’s that for alliteration?) General consensus at the time was that this bike the perfect “street weapon for the masses”.
This example has just 4,200 miles and is claimed to be in showroom condition. Extras include a Kerker full exhaust, bar end mirrors, and small turn signals – original parts are included, as are the owners manual, tool kit, and Honda shop manual. Find this CB-1 for sale here on Craigslist near Minneapolis, Minnesota for $4,000.