Why would you ever want to own a CBX 1000?

There is something about the sound of a Honda CBX 1000 that makes some mature men weak at the knees. Fours, twins, triples and singles make interesting noises, but sixes have that extra something that is more than just extra cylinders. Last weekend saw a small gathering of The Clans at our usual spot at Memorial Park when a new sound was heard pulling up to the assembled bikes. It was Glen on a rather red and rather chromy Honda CBX 1000. After checking our intentions for a ride he popped off for some petrol and was soon back ready to role.

We were soon on our way with Gary A volunteering an interesting route through the Hopelands area and on to one of our favourite cafe's, The Windmill cafe in Woodville. We were soon on our way over the busy Pahiatua Track and Gary had us snaking our way through a myriad of back country roads once we left Pahiatua's town boundary. we eventually popped out just south of Woodville and were soon sitting outside the Windmill Cafe shooting the breeze mostly on matters to do with motorcycles.

Glen shared his youthful fascination with motorcycles and the awe he had for the six cylinder CBX 1000 when it came out in the late seventies. He never got around to owning one. Until now that is. He is  'scratching that itch' and now has a big tick next to CBX 1000 on his bucket list. 

Following along behind Glen it was wonderful to see and hear the CBX on song. Are they the ultimate street bike of the seventies? For many yes. With its sophisticated mixture of in your face mechanical engineering mixed with candy paint and chrome it certainly stands out. Even today.  These bikes are becoming increasingly valuable so it is great to see one out and about being used. I do believe that amongst our group there is another one hiding away in a garage. Now wouldn't it be wonderful to hear two of them wandering around the countryside together? Eh PC?

Role call

Ray - Triumph 900 Tiger

John - BMW 600

Glen - Honda CBX 1000

Rich - Suzuki 650 Vstrom

Gary A - BMW GS650

Gary W - Suzuki GSR 750