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[[Image:CBX1000Z.jpg|thumb|350px|CBX1000Z]] | [[Image:CBX1000Z.jpg|thumb|350px|CBX1000Z]] | ||
Honda's six-cylinder beast sent the Japanese firm roaring into the 1980s. [[Honda|Honda]] has never been shy when it comes to showing off its technological prowess. The NR750, [[Honda | Honda's six-cylinder beast sent the Japanese firm roaring into the 1980s. [[Honda|Honda]] has never been shy when it comes to showing off its technological prowess. The [[Honda NR750|NR750]], [[Honda CX500T|Honda CX500 Turbo]], [[Honda Rune|Rune]] and more pay testament to that. But one of its first, biggest and, arguably best moments was the launch of the CBX1000Z six cylinder in 1978. | ||
All Honda's mechanical know-how went into the engine to make the 24-valve, DOHC behemoth a super smooth, torque-laden beast. | All Honda's mechanical know-how went into the engine to make the 24-valve, DOHC behemoth a super smooth, torque-laden beast. | ||
It's a shame more technical authority wasn't stamped into the rolling chassis; the lack of braking power didn't mix with a bike that weighed in at 272.1kg fully gassed. As a result, any sporting pretensions didn't last long and soon enough the fully faired CBX1000B/C tourer rolled up complete with | It's a shame more technical authority wasn't stamped into the rolling chassis; the lack of braking power didn't mix with a bike that weighed in at 272.1kg fully gassed. As a result, any sporting pretensions didn't last long and soon enough the fully faired CBX1000B/C tourer rolled up complete with [[monoshock]] rear suspension and decent brakes to match the performance. | ||
In terms of desirability the first CBX1000Z is the one to go for, preferably in vibrant red rather than the dowdier silver option. | In terms of desirability the first CBX1000Z is the one to go for, preferably in vibrant red rather than the dowdier silver option. | ||