1983 Honda CB1000 Custom review from United States of America
"Possibly the greatest street bike ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Carburator overhaul, disc brake pads, tires.
Requires a tuneup every 4000 miles.
General comments?
Wonderful old upright street bike. This thing turns heads, even in a crowd of brand new Harley's. I bought it from a cycle shop that was trying to reduce their inventory a couple of years ago, not knowing there is a whole following for these machines. The only year Honda made a CB 1000 Custom was 1983, and I lucked out and accidentally found one.
This hunk of machinery will cruise all day long at 100 mph, or ride around town and still be easy on the rider. I have attained as high as 53 miles to the gallon, and as low as 35, but learning how to use the dual range 5 speed transmission helps economy and performance. That's right, a 10 speed motorcycle.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 8/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2004 |