Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible. A colleague recently explained to me that these 400cc bikes from Japan are incredibly well developed due to a combination of regulations, licensing rules, and taxes that came together to create a very competitive market. Cycle World called this “a great motorcycle that never found an audience”, and with hindsight, it’s easy to see why.
This example has 8,791 miles and is claimed to be as perfect as a 27 year old bike gets. The fuel has been drained and the battery was pulled years ago – the seller says it’s ready for show/display or ready to ride with a battery. Find this CB-1 for sale in Lakewood, Colorado for $4,500 here on Craigslist.
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