The Honda CB1000C motorcycle specifications include a 973 cc (59.37 cu in) engine, power of 89 hp (65.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 10-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 276.7 kg (610 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB1000C 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 64% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 76th percentile across Honda models.
About 73% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 80th percentile across Honda models.
About 40% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 86th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 73rd 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.
89 hp — more powerful than about 76% of Honda models with power data.
973 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Honda models.
276.7 kg — heavier than about 86% of Honda models, or lighter than about 14%.
813 mm — taller than about 73% of Honda models.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
813
827
Close to average.
1,626
1,431
14% above average.
813
780
4% above average.
178
184
3% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.322 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 321.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 91.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.97:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 973 cc (59.37 cu in) |
| Power | 89 hp (65.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 60.7 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 69 mm (2.6 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 32mm Keihin |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 10-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Multi plate wet |
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| Front suspension | telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | swing arm, twin air/coil spring shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 276.7 kg (610 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,626 mm (64.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 196.3 km/h (122.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 12.27 seconds |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black/silver Brown/Copper |
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| Price as new | US$ 3648. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.