1981 Honda CBX1000 Café Racer Build | Purpose Built Moto

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Learn more about our CBX1000 build project, and get in touch with us about your build here: purposebuiltmoto.com/1981-honda-cbx1000-cafe-racer/

[@Healthy4Life111]

How much did everything cost??? I'm intrigued and interested!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@Healthy4Life111 We dont discuss our clients costings on social media. If you want a build oriced up send us an email and we can talk about your b uild.

[@abdeldazi6359]

❤

[@lukedaly617]

I can unequivocally say that it’s the sexiest bike I’ve ever seen! I couldn’t be happier. Tommy has built an absolute stonker here let me tell yas! Love to all in the PBM kitchen 👊

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Undoubtedly one of our favourites to date 🔧⚡️

[@discflight]

That’s a special bike for sure! Well done Tom and well done Luke 👍 sounds wicked and looks fantastic. I’m curious how the handling turned out with Busa front end and aprilia swing arm?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@discflight the bike holds the road really well. The bikes wheel base was extended 30mm, and the rake is now 23 deg so she’s pretty nimble

[@ericweber1969]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto the DRZ is still my favorite, but that’s because it’s the kind of bike I want to build myself!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@ericweber1969 Fair call!

[@geoopa]

I was on that very bike during your ride. What an astonishing and brilliant motorcycle. I've been looking at thousands of bikes and this without a doubt the best I've ever seen and heard. A friend of mine just bought a BMW R18 and I would take this CBX at the drop of a hat. I don't even know how to describe how much I would want this masterpiece. If only I could afford such a beast. Well anyhow, thanks for the experience.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for letting us know 🎉🎉

[@jimallen199]

Tom I think that is one of the cleanest looking CBX customs I have seen nicely done & that sound wow, as a triple fan myself that big six sounds so sweet.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

This is one special bike that's for sure. Thanks Jim.

[@jamesruralsparkynz3504]

You may have just built my dream bike! The 6cylinder is a symphony of sound hats off to you and your team 🤙

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

The dream bike could become a reality bike if you want it bad enough....

[@rickfilho3686]

This is the best cbx 1000 project! Love this bike.

[@notyourbrotherinlaw2092]

Wow - CBXs are rare enough - this is another level.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

One of a kind this one

[@Notaracist_i_swear]

Maaan that's a beautiful built❤️‍🔥and❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 what a machine.............love from India ❤❤❤

[@Dzynerr]

The engine sound alone is worth it this bike. Aesome build!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Agreed!

[@Christ749]

Μας τρέλανες ρε φίλε!... αγγίζει απευθείας καρδιά αυτό το δημιούργημα, σε μας που ήμασταν νέοι όταν πρωτοκυκλοφόρησε στους δρόμους! Εύγε!

[@viniengel]

Very nice work, the CBX is one of the best bikes ever made. The sound of that engine on the open road as the RPMs rise is exhilerating.

[@chris-builds]

Amazing build, sounds like an F1 car!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Such a joy to ride 💪🏼

[@ivanjulian2532]

"sounds like an F1 car", yes that's what CBX's are famous for. However, if you're a connoisseur of engine sounds, what it really sounds like is an early 60's Ferrari V12 GTO. Look up Nick Mason (from Pink Floyd) and his famous 1964 Ferrari GTO for a cross reference.

[@dubs4life7]

This is the single most beautiful bike I have ever seen hands down.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Your head may explode if you rode it!

[@stevenclark7733]

I did my growing up in the late 70s and early 80s and the CBX was a legend but unfortunately out of my reach. The bike you’ve built is absolutely beautiful.

[@bradwindhorst7010]

Didn't believe it could sound better than it looks, but I stand corrected. That thing sounds so good.

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

The little touch of paint on the wheels....it's all in the details 👍

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Those are actually decals we had made for the Jonich Wheels

[@grudzien9784]

Dude this thing is BEAUTIFUL. holy shit People don’t realize how much work and craftsmanship something like this takes! Amazing really amazing

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thankyou, make sure you check out our GSX1400, Built for the same guy!

[@andrevantonder6895]

Best conversion of CBX just my opinion 👌

[@jamespayne4459]

This! I've ridden em all but i would seriously love to experience that ride, that sound on miles and miles of twisty tarmac.

[@plav032]

This is like driving a two wheeled 240Z or Hakosuka Skyline. Amazing.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

You better believe that!

[@petergray6800]

Excellent job Guys, I have made a living out of CBX 6-6 pipes and those that you have built sound SSWWEEEEEETTT. Pete Gray Pipemasters

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Peter, we know of your work. Keep making great stuff!

[@mrweeby1961]

I've thought about doing some custom stuff to my 79 model but can't bring myself to hack up an original CBX. I especially like the suspension upgrades you did so it handles better and has wider tires, which it needs. Shaving off all that weight must really wake it up too. Mine is stock except for a DG 6 into 1 pipe. Nice build.

[@markwilliams9793]

That was my first big bike when I was 18. I went from a Vespa P200E straight to the Honda. I miss that bike, would be worth a fortune now! Really like what you have done to this one, I can only imagine the money that has been lavished on it. Lucky guy!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

It’s more a question of value when spending money on custom bikes. You gotta get your money’s worth in enjoyment!

[@neilurquhart8622]

Maybe tune up a Vespa eh?😂🇬🇧

[@peterroda4181]

Fantastic work. I love the appearance. Very tastefully done. Thanks for sharing.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Enjoy Peter, and check out all our other builds while you’re here

[@Christ749]

I love that bike since I was little kid... grate jod, congratulations!!!

[@pcj8029]

Amazing and wonderful. And every other positive adjective.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Splendid haha

[@tmr626]

Great job on the bike! It sounds so good with those six pipes too! When designing a bike like this you have so many options especially with custom gas tank styles. One thing I noticed is that you could also increase the gas tank capacity by extending it under the seat. From there, you might even add little custom side panels to hide that inner gas tank area. Later!

[@eduardhenny1]

Jaw dropping beautiful.... + the sound.....wow wow wow

[@RobersonPhoto]

I miss my 82 CBX, which I had for 20 years and rode over 50K miles with no issues except those damn brushes (you CBX owners know of what I speak). Great job on this custom and while I hate to see any stock CBX get cut up, I have to say that if I had my way, I'd have a clean stock 82 again - and one of these. Sounds great, worthy updates and sharp looking.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Rob, Hope you enjoyed the onboard test ride!

[@EABayuaji]

Tiada maaf bagimu.... gila abis desainnya!!!

[@probationbird9786]

Man, that is a hot looking ride. That dude must be so proud. Very very nicely done mate

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

We’re about to finish up this guys second bike, and it’s just as wild

[@probationbird9786]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Can't wait to see it!

[@maxout214226]

On one hand, this is a grail type build, extremely well done and cool. On the otherhand it's a sin to touch a CBX for anything other than restoration to former glory

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Luckily there’s plenty of those knoght of the Templar blokes out there preserving motorcycles history so we don’t have to

[@rayobrien4274]

great video mate absolutely love that CBX 1000. I always have. my first encounter with one was in about late 70 we were at the coast with some mates we were on125s I heard this noise and some guy was blasting up the lane on the back wheel i couldn’t believe what I was looking at never forget that moment it was fantastic. always wanted a cbx but it was out of my league and still is. good look guys 👏👏👏👏.

[@cookinitmax]

Really nice build glad you didn't do anything with the sound on the bike thats what hooked me to even though i dont own one it still got me .

[@antoniom.andersen6704]

Art, nothing short of art.

[@johnmagsarmdia3940]

The sound of that it's inline 6 engine is insane.

[@Speedytrip]

I'm without words...that sound...amazing work, just amazing work.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks mate!

[@tonyt73oz]

Best Aussie build I have ever seen and you're in QLD :-)

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Tony, Do you have a soft spot for these CBX1000's ?

[@tonyt73oz]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Not CBX's specifically. But after hearing the CBX 6cly, I do now :-)

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

It’s an easy trap to fall into. Where are you based in QLD?

[@tonyt73oz]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Wamuran; near Caboolture.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

@@tonyt73oz Well you know where we are if you're ever in the area

[@rl8131]

Killer build, nice fab work.

[@shanegeorge3063]

Hats off with the PBM CBX1000 build. I think the team absolutely nailed it and knocked it out of the ball park. Visually the bike is gorgeous, to sum it up "Sex on wheels". Personally after seeing the work and attention to detail, I will definitely keep PBM in mind if I decide to go for a build in the future. Cheers

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

That’s good to hear, shoot us an email and let’s talk about your build

[@ArroyoDelgado-p4x]

For me is the Best motor nothing better than this .and sound biutiful

[@acp010]

Epic video Tom, loving it!! The sound of that bike is incredible, and that video ending is awesome!!! 👊

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Anthony, I guess you like the new format then?

[@acp010]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto absolutely! Those orbit shots around the bike while you are explaining things are killer!!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for the feedback, we will Keep it going !

[@xiaochenhou263]

Looks so cool and sounds like a spaceship😳

[@rootsrock2394]

Lovely lovely bike! Some great noises through the revs too😏

[@divyajnana]

SANNO! Beautiful job guys, fun video, thank you.

[@ekspatriat]

I bought my only new bike in 80...a CBX1000Z. With 105hp I thought is was a beast. Now the 1000's are producing 110% MORE power WTF!

[@cyc25ruffneck]

That is a beautiful bike!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

She really is such a beast! Check out the build blog for a photo gallery on the bike: purposebuiltmoto.com/1981-honda-cbx1000-cafe-racer/

[@cyc25ruffneck]

I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!

[@David..]

These things sound so amazing I don’t know how you can ride one and not feel like James Bond ripping around corners on some Italian mountain road.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Who said we didn’t feel like that?

[@alexandermik1194]

Work of art

[@dannymostarac1799]

❤❤❤❤now that's pure art. Bravo!

[@daffafarin292]

music to my ears. btw, great build

[@romsawyer2694]

The most beautiful build i see here on youtube this 2021 😍💯 crazy bike, crazy build

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for your support! Make sure you check out our other build videos too

[@auntiekriss]

That's a heluva crazy sound🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Nothing quite like it!

[@postiepat1541]

Woah that is cool. Definitely inspiring some ideas for when I start my next bike build. Are you going to do any vids on the Zero in the background at 6:05?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

The Zero will be coming in hot in a few short weeks!

[@iqwan9850]

2014

[@c.douglaslyon9949]

Like riding a musical instrument!

[@josepinto8361]

MAGNIFISENCE UNICK

[@atupe]

Beautiful

[@Austin_Soares]

Would you happen to have a video or article for a swingarm swap? That is a concept I'd like to learn about.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Austin, We don't have a swing arm swap article, next time we do one in the shop I'll make sure to take the process down.

[@Austin_Soares]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Thanks! :)

[@dp0004]

Does he keep it in his garage? Maybe ride once a week. Magnificent bike.

[@ericweber1969]

That Zero in the background looks interesting, I hope we’ll see a video!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Yeah its coming, along with some other big announcements

[@bxl1121]

Jesus this could be one of the best custom bikes ever built

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks! I was happy to see the bike made Bike Exif’s top 10 of 2021

[@bxl1121]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto Well done man. Absolutely epic.

[@pjakpjak7000]

Oh my fucking god. That is an absolute dream bike. WOW.

[@victorgonza4528]

Nice work Dude congrats to the owner .

[@darthzoidberg7850]

Beautiful build!

[@coolhandchunk]

Gorgeous build of an epic motorcycle

[@1969raw1]

It's a beauty that's for sure. Sounds amazing also!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

The test ride was definitely one to remember

[@dmozart7]

I love that sound 🙉

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Never get tired of it hey

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

Beautiful build

[@ericweber1969]

Holy mother of god that thing sounds amazing. Well done!

[@KeshavKumar-bv8le]

Beautiful

[@bal4av]

What a dream of a bike! 🤩💪💪

[@bikerbrinrac]

Thats a cool looking & sounding CBX 😎🏍️👍 Amazing from all angles. Looked like it had heaps of grunt. Top build.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Cheers Michael, more coming very soon.

[@Tsunamiieh]

The bike is stunning, but I feel like it kind of lost that F1 sound ? I don't know if that was intentional, regardless what a beautiful bike.

[@ZeeZtk]

nice bike!

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

One of our best!

[@michaelb.42112]

GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!

[@ivanjulian2532]

I often compare a CBX1000 exhaust note to a mid 60's Ferrari V12. Being a six it's one octave lower of course, but when the CBX engine gets to say 7000 rpm it's essentially the same as a Ferrari 250 GTO at 3,500 rpm and that's where the similarity in engine note becomes almost identical. My point being a mid 60's Ferrari 250 GTO is arguably the most glorious engine note of all time. Be sure look one up sometime on KZbin to see what I mean. Who wouldn't want a motorbike that sounds like a Ferrari 250 GTO?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

I hear you there mate!

[@OwnerOP]

You have produced a masterpiece. I'd love to buy this one or something same like that . Please let me know .

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks for your interest. Head to PurposeBuiltMoto.com and send us an email to talk about your next bike!

[@wildracoon666]

What a great bike I love it!!

[@esphilee]

Honda should take a look.

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Here’s hoping

[@zx6r569]

Wow very wow,,very awesome bike,what swing arm did you used?does it fit to cb400?thanks for answering

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

It’s an aprilia swing arm that was measured to check fit for my project. You need to do the same for your CB400

[@willbar1961]

That looks great. I'm on the fence about keeping my 79 stock (except the 6 into one pipe) or going custom.

[@ilovehotdogs125790]

go custom if you do it properly like this video and actually improve the stock bike.

[@willbar1961]

I've decided not to hack up an original 8700 mile Survivor I'm going to restore it to original except for the exhaust

[@theoriginalmungaman]

So you modify the engine and end up with less than it had stock?

[@carlosalbertomoutinhodasil8839]

TOP, TOP, TOP, TOP ESPETACULAR

[@SteffanoDucati]

Hey ... me again ... since my comment 2 yrs ago I have aquired a CBX 1979 .... wondering what bike you sourced the swing arm on this sensational build of yours :)

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Check out our blog for all the build info.

[@SteffanoDucati]

Hi thanks .. the link below is dead .. can youi provide another ?? thanks@@PurposeBuiltMoto

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

I've just updated the link in the description for you@@SteffanoDucati

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Awesome project!!, beautifully put together with great components as always, “but” the handlebar isn’t cafe racer style as the bike is (I have to point that out) 🤗👍🏻

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Thanks Carlos, We've built this as a cross over to be a bit more comfortable to ride long distances. the bars are an important part of that.

[@sadeghgerami5004]

Amazing👌

[@Hutch0Works]

Solid Gold

[@slyt4558]

This is one of the most beautiful builds I’ve ever seen! Straya baby!! Total cost of this build please?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

For a build of this quality you're looking at around $60K AUD

[@dcftvd]

Are you giving it the beans? I would expect it to be faster with 50kgs less, doesn't feel thaaaat fast Other than that it's looking, sounding and feeling amazing! Congrats from the other side of the world

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Mild Beans.... You've gotta remember this was a test ride on a clients bike!

[@robihrdnsyh188]

Is it easy to find cbx 1050 on the market? And how about spareparts? Nice build btw, such a dream bike

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

They’re becoming pretty rare now mate. Thanks

[@kitteung80]

Are you going to up load or show the scout bobber 20 build?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

The Indian Scout is coming soon!

[@kitteung80]

Can't wait!!

[@ymaginerick5804]

whaooooouuuuuuuuuu splendide , very nice

[@iodineclip]

oh the things i would do to own one of those !

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Easy enough if you have heaps of money!

[@aGentleUser]

It looks and sounds epic, I wonder how it rides however :D

[@justinjohnson2125]

I need this done to mine! How much would a chasis like that cost me?

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Hey Justin, Send us a note from the link below. we can talk over your project there. purposebuiltmoto.com/contact/

[@jameswaterhouse-brown6646]

That’s mad!

[@hypnodic01]

Would love to know how much a build like this costs....looking to do something very similar with a CBX1000

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

Doing the build yourself, and having it professionally done will cost 2 very different amounts

[@hypnodic01]

@@PurposeBuiltMoto yes…professionally is my desire

[@PurposeBuiltMoto]

In that case we can help you out. Send me an email [e-mail] Let’s talk about your build

[@atolfree]

That sound!!!!

[@guinnesslover2970]

Looks more like a street tracker tbf

[@kurtsam5972]

Looks and sounds video!