The Honda CB 1000 Big 1 motorcycle specifications include a 988 cc (60.29 cu in) engine, power of 96.5 hp (70.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB 1000 Big 1 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 78% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.
About 75% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 80th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Honda models.
About 63% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
96.5 hp — more powerful than about 78% of Honda models with power data.
988 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Honda models.
770 mm — taller than about 42% of Honda models.
22 L — larger than about 93% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.411 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 410.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 97.7 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1993 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 988 cc (60.29 cu in) |
| Power | 96.5 hp (70.4 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 87.3 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4106 hp/kg |
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