LOT 398

1981 Honda CB900FB Registration no. FNP 41W Frame no. JH2SC0101BM004267 Engine no. SC01E-2210928

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 398

1981 Honda CB900FB

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1981 Honda CB900FB
Registration no. FNP 41W
Frame no. JH2SC0101BM004267
Engine no. SC01E-2210928

Having blazed the multi-cylinder trail in 1968 with the trend-setting CB750, Honda found itself upstaged by Kawasaki's Z1, which was not only larger at 903cc but boasted two overhead camshafts to the Honda's one. Honda's riposte, the CB900F, did not arrive until 1979, by which time Kawasaki had moved on to the Z1000. However, the CB900's twin-cam cylinder head boasted sixteen valves compared to the Kwacker's eight, enabling it to produce 95bhp against the Big K's 93 and deliver an almost identical straight-line performance combined with superior handling.

This CB900FB is beautifully presented and in excellent condition for its age. It is believed that the Honda was imported and first registered in 1994. The last owner purchased the machine in 2019 and commenced a sympathetic restoration to original condition. Work included professional blasting and powder coating of cycle parts; re-chroming of fork stanchions; and refurbishing brakes. The bike also features an original Honda exhaust system; new ignition coils and relay; and an LED headlamp bulb. The vendor believes the accompanying partial MoT history shows that the bike has a lifetime mileage of under 41,000 miles (current odometer reading 6,332 miles). The Honda is in running condition - all electrics work and all gears engage - but would benefit from a carburettor clean and tune-up. Last run in March 2023, the machine is offered with sundry bills, some MoTs, and a V5C document. Keys present.

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