The Honda CB900 is a versatile and powerful motorcycle that debuted in 1979 as part of Honda’s lineup of inline-four sport-touring bikes. Known as the CB900F or Super Sport in many markets, it featured a 901 cc air-cooled, DOHC engine derived from the CB750 but with increased displacement and a 16-valve DOHC head. This engine delivered smooth, reliable power, making the CB900 a favorite among riders seeking a balance of performance and everyday usability.
The CB900’s chassis was designed for stability and handling, with a steel double-cradle frame, air-assisted telescopic front forks and adjustable dual rear shocks. While it was positioned as a sport bike of its era, its upright seating and comfortable ergonomics also made it suitable for longer rides, earning it a reputation as a capable all-rounder. Over the years, it gained popularity among enthusiasts for its solid build, tunable engine and adaptability for customization, underscoring its place in Honda’s history of four-cylinder motorcycles.
This week’s bikes are all about looking fast and going fast. Pier City Cycles gives the BMW R nineT Racer a massive dose of retro racing style, Tossa R upgrades the Honda CB900, and Greaser Garage turns the Kawasaki Z750 into a classic endurance racer. We bring it home with news of the sale of…
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Upgrading your suspension and brakes is a hassle-free way to eke more handling performance out of your motorcycle. But if you have the time and money, why not go the whole hog? This Honda CB900F from HB-Custom in Germany sports several upgraded parts—but its biggest drawcard is its race-bred Rau frame. If you’re not familiar,…
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The early 80s Honda CB900C is one of the most unusual bikes Honda ever made. It has a ten-speed gearbox: five ‘normal’ ratios and then a dual-range high/low selector, much like you’d find in a vintage Land Rover. It also has shaft drive adapted from the Goldwing, air-assisted forks and shocks that need to be…
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The Honda CB900F was respectable forty years ago, but today it’s outgunned by sportbikes that are lighter, quicker and better equipped. But what if you gave the venerable CB new running gear and a bored out motor? NCT Motorcycles have just done that—and modernized its looks, too. This 1980 model Honda CB900F arrived at the…
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Most businesses need a succession program. And if you’ve been operating for more than half a century, training up the next generation…
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It’s all about Honda this week, with a CB900 Bol d’Or from Spain, an Elsinore from Australia, and a Shadow 500 from…
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Unless you can identify a motorcycle just by its engine, you’ll have a hard time pinning down the exact year and model…
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We don’t often go in for choppers around here—but we do appreciate the skill and effort that goes into building a truly…
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In this santized world, there’s a lot to be said for a big, bruising 1980s superbike. And they don’t get much ballsier…
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This week we’re serving up a sharp pair of matching Honda CB900s, an oddly intriguing CB550, a brawny Katana restomod, and an…
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It’s getting harder and harder to categorize custom bikes. We all know a traditional cafe racer when we see one, but these…
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The Chappell brothers are no strangers to these pages. Over the years, they’ve produced an impressive string of bikes—despite living hundreds of…
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