Riding the Cream Machine - Honda's Smooth Six

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Continuing our Christmas tradition of riding weird Hondas, Ryan gets his hands on all six of the Honda CBX cylinders in this review.
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[@444ranger444]

"every time a CBX hits redline a mechanic finds his 10mm" this line hit so close to home

[@motorcycle_prophet]

Not close enough... still haven't found mine 😅

[@Its-Just-Zip]

​@@motorcycle_prophetdon't worry, I'm sure the CBX owners are revving their bikes for you right now

[@TheRealSykx]

can't find my 11 :(

[@TheHkluivert]

I think he said “9mm”…😊

[@CheshireTomcat68]

I find 13mm are even worse for going 'somewhere'!

[@Palmit_]

This one of the few channels that get all the various audio inputs mixed, leveled and balanced perfectly. Whomever the team are, Be assured, you are not overlooked or under-appreciated. Thank you All.

[@JASHIKO_]

They should make a guide. I could use the skills 😂

[@Duken4evr29]

For sure. The production quality and storytelling in F9's videos truly are incredible.

[@youremostwelcome]

The transition from out-of-helmet to in-helmet, underway dialogue is 👌👌👌

[@toadbascom4978]

This. Thank you FortNine.

[@Ritalie]

OMG, it's SO painful watching KZbin. People do all this fancy editing and then BOOOOOOOOM the unnecessary "Outro" music plays and nearly blows your speaker system, because it's always at level 11 volume. You have to turn the volume up to the max for many podcasts, until their end credit music plays and then the volume destroys a whole city block. I can't handle it.

[@ronmoropito2200]

Once again Ryan has come up with a gem of a video. As a former owner of THREE CBX's, one '79 and two 81's. I found them to be actually no more difficult to keep running well than most other machines of that era. The sound was intoxicating, and once sorted, they were reliable. Getting old and feebler, I sold my last one after 20 years of ownership. Good memories for sure.

[@cptbuiltk7944]

Time gets us all. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Ritalie]

I'm so jealous. I cry every time I see a VTX1800, a Boulevard M19 2000cc video, or a Honda CBX1100 video. I want all of them, because they are engineering marvels that shouldn't exist.

[@EbonyPope]

With such small cooling fins and 6 cylinders how in hell does this thing not overheat??? The middle ones seem to have no way of dumping all that heat due to the lack of surface. Or does it have an oil cooler? Does anyone know?

[@friendlysnoworb6091]

​@EbonyPope very low stress on the engine for most of the use time, low revs and still quite a large heat exchange surface make it run alright if you take care of it

[@FnuMnuLnu]

If you still have one and are willing to sell to a loving owner, please let me know!

[@ra.v.l4038]

Finally a review of the CBX that doesn't exaggerate it's dimensions. It's only an 1" wider than my 80's Suzuki GS1150, and that's at the cylinders. Down low at the crankcase ends it actually has more lean clearance. The throttle response really is immediate the CBX carbs were the ultimate in carburation perfection. 45 years of ownership and I'm still in love with my 79 only my demise will end that.

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Nice!

[@NoahJames1]

You guys at Fortnine were a major inspiration for me to get into motorcycling several years ago. Wanted to say thanks and keep up the great content!

[@FortNine]

Cool to hear - thank *you* for getting into motorcycling! We need more of us. ~RF9

[@kjyu]

Absolutely same! - Got a 125cc i didn't consider before watching this channel, and am totally waiting until i can get an A licence now.

[@russpotts5901]

Owned one for 5 years, awesome bike, wish I never sold it 😢

[@thecommentator6694]

@@kjyu Very cool to hear such a great channel is inspiring people to get into riding! I had an A2 for two years and rode a Ninja 400, upgraded to my A back in March and now got a ZX-6R, safe riding mate!

[@prplno1]

As others have stated , thank you for the Videos but one question remains When are you going to do a feature length video on…..well anything really The content is always great and the vids are so well done I would love to see what you guys could do with a feature Anyway Happy New Year and continued success with the channel

[@dustykatt]

Having graduated from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in the mid 90's, I can verify that the school had 4 of these. AND to get out of the basic classes and into your "elective" picking one of the manufacturers to concentrate on, you had to do a valve job AND sync the bank of 6 carburetors on a CBX to move on with your schooling.

[@Ephrones]

By Celestia! Also hi dustykatt, haven’t seen your name in a while.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Ahh... back when motorcycle mechanics needed to actually understand motorcycles and mechanics. Now, apparently all you need is some tools and the manufacturer's proprietary shop procedures manual for each bike.

[@chadkline4268]

Why can't a motorcycle engine have 1 intake and 1 exhaust manifold like car engines? Why do they need 6 carbs and 6 exhaust pipes?

[@alexandermoschonas2597]

@@chadkline4268The 6 exhaust pipes isn't true, technically cars also have a an exhaust pipe per cyl they just call it a manifold because they're welded together, in bikes they're not but it's the same part with the same function. 6 carbs help because the inside cyl run hotter than the outside ones and this changes slightly the amount of fuel they need. Cars can get away with 1 big carb because the engines are way bigger in displacement and less rev happy than motorcycle engines. The smaller the engine gets and the more revs it reaches the more fine the tuning needs to be so having 1 carb per cyl helps with that.

[@chadkline4268]

@@alexandermoschonas2597 ok, that's a good answer, but it doesn't explain 2 carbs in parallel twins 🤪 I am kidding a little. I think your answer is as good as can be expected. It sure seems like a lot of added complexity and required resources with little benefit. Thanks, excellent analysis 👍

[@michaelkinville177]

Beautiful video! I was 16 in 1982, and was working as a box boy, and I was riding a Honda CB125. Fred, the stores butcher, had a CBX just like the one in your story. I loved that bike! Fred put the bike up for sale, and I had most of the money, but Fred wouldn't let me make a payments on the last $400, and my parents wouldn't loan me the money. It was close enough to being mine. I could almost taste it. On the plus side, I managed to survive my teens.

[@lohansubramaniam6839]

AHAHAHAH I'm sure you're glad that they did that now

[@cinemabunny]

At 17, I had the chance to buy a VMax for a steal. The owner dropped it on an aggressive start and was too scared to ride it again. I had the cash but mom said no.

[@williamwintemberg]

Back in 1980, I was so tired of chains, I purchased a shaft drive bike. The CBX was in the showroom and I really wanted it but I wanted a chain less. The salesman really wanted me on the CBX because they had trouble selling them. Rumor had it back then, new old stock CBXs could be had for cheap. A couple of years later I got tied up with a small group that rode early on Sunday mornings. In that group was a guy that rode a CBX. It wasn't stock. I still remember hearing the howl of that engine while the bike quickly got smaller in my vision. Distant memories that are as clear today as when they were made. All these years later, could have and should have been sorted out. I didn't. I still love the memories. Thanks for bringing those memories back with this video. Merry Christmas to all!

[@scottlewis2372]

Decades ago in the parking lot of a Springfield Mile I was privileged to hear a CBX shrieking through a barely muffled 6 into 1. It was one of the greatest mechanical sounds I've ever heard.

[@fuwafuwarowatari]

Having not heard a CBX with a 6-into-1 pipe yet, I'll have to be content in measuring everything against the CB750Four with a 4-into-1 pipe another rider I know has. I can only imagine how great the sound you heard that day was.

[@alecmets2011]

@@fuwafuwarowatariwatch Kaplan America’s CBX video from a few weeks ago. That bike has the infamous 6 into 1 DG exhaust.

[@johnsumser9743]

There’s a CBX down the street from me. I hear it every few weeks and it is the best sounding motorcycle I know. A pure song of power.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

You might be interested in looking up the Honda RC166 on KZbin.

[@malcolmabram2957]

It is the best sounding motorcycle (imao). I remember when they came out, but they did not last long, and was a rare sight. I remember a guy in town sitting on one by the kerb in town with the engine running. He then opened the throttle and took off. Clearly showing off to the world to anyone who would listen, and that included me.

[@kassuyt]

Really tells something about the brand that the last 3 dream bikes that Ryan has showcased in the christmas videos have been hondas

[@neilwiddison6529]

I will keep my vfr750

[@lot2196]

I loved the 250 CC , 20,000 RPM video.

[@kassuyt]

@@lot2196 same

[@slinkeyj3]

​@@neilwiddison6529the fact that my old boss drove two states away just to buy a '93 White VFR750 (to add to his VFR800), and then proceeded to ride it to work more than his 800, speaks volumes about it lol

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Maybe they dont have Kawasakis where he lives ? Just joking - everybody should get what he likes, as long as it has two wheels. Happy Christmas time 🙂

[@dustynweaver7594]

How does FortNine consistently make me want to go out and buy motorcycles that I would have never even taken a second look at otherwise?

[@roberttherio7334]

Only this channel can smoothly, and intelligently turn a motorcycle review into a reflection on the philosophical direction of motorcycle technology… you guys are the BEST! And Merry Christmas to the whole team! Your videos are a gift every time a new one comes out!

[@EbonyPope]

With such small cooling fins and 6 cylinders how in hell does this thing not overheat??? The middle ones seem to have no way of dumping all that heat due to the lack of surface. Or does it have an oil cooler? Does anyone know?

[@scottb8175]

As one who has owned 24 CBX's in a lifetime, and still has 3 (2x79 and 1-81) and another frame and a spare engines to fondle, I can attest to never having lost my 10 mm in the first place.

[@marksmallman4572]

24, you need help..

[@TheBorre]

24? How?

[@MrSweetaz]

lol. after adjusting the shims on 24 x 24 valves you must have quite a collection of shims?

[@druegeme]

do you live in Cali by any chance? there is someone in in my neighborhood who always seems to have a cbx u der his butt

[@colinm1325]

Hey scotty, there's a good chance to have a couple of mates, and me, and you take them out for a spin to your fave view for a photo shoot. 😊Be a great photo on the man cave wall, or the front door entrance, just sayin... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

[@michaelbartley9256]

Almost six years ago I had the opportunity to purchase two pristine examples of the CBX from an old man in the hills of Puerto Rico for the price of what one well-worn example went for back then. The logistics of getting them back to the States was too daunting at the time, but seeing their current prices and legendary status has kept me second guessing not pulling the trigger. Ultimately I don't regret it, and I like the mystique of the idea of two of these beautiful machines still hiding in the tropical mountains. Thanks F9 for a trip down memory lane

[@philipparana9225]

Pr is the United States. You can ship anything back and forth there is no customs or duty like shipping from hi to wa. I ship cars there all the time for $500, 2 bikes prob would be about that if not less. Transit to Jacksonville is 2 days.

[@nakedmongoose123]

Lmao that's exactly what this man needed to hear. Live with regret!

[@nikodelrey]

@@philipparana9225 Good job, now Michael is really going to regret his choice:)

[@rd4k04]

Love my gl1800 6 cylinder. No bike I've been on has come close to being as smooth.

[@DougBurgum4VP]

It's PR they were scrapped for parts by meth addicts.

[@j_mars_cars]

One of my favorite dream bikes review drops on my birthday? Heck yeah.

[@louisavondart9178]

Yeah. I took one of those bikes out for a test ride in the late 80's. It had a couple of thousand miles on it so I could wring it out. Being a Traffic cop at the time meant that I could, actually, wring it out. It was the smoothest and fastest thing I had ever had between my legs. But I didn't buy it. I knew I would kill myself on it one day. In 2012 I bought a CBR1000F. That's when I found out what fast really meant. But I never thought it would kill me. The bike matched the rider in the way a CBX couldn't. Sure was fun to see one again though. Great episode. ( ps. the F4 was a pig )

[@petermclennan6781]

Just when you think Fortnine couldn't get any better.... It does. Merry Christmas to you, too, Ryan. And your fantastic production crew.

[@SSizler]

I purchased a Black 1980 CBX off the showroom floor. It was an awesome engine on a so-so chassis. I added an Ontario Moto Tech 6 into 2 header and the Honda engine guards. It sounded like a Porsche Carrera! Otherwise it remained stock and perfect until I sold it in 1992 with 13k miles on it. I rode that bike from Iowa to California and back in the summer of '81 by adding a bolt on windshield and a backrest / luggage rack. Stayed in KOA campgrounds every night. It was a trip I've never forgotten. When I sold it I gave the guy the original pipes, factory service manual , and the tools and shims for valve clearance adjustments. I wish I would have kept that bike, or at least the extra "stuff" I threw in, but that's life. My CBX did have an appetite for voltage regulators! I get to still enjoy riding on my '01 FZ1, '05 Sportster and '08 Goldwing. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season, and pray for safe riding for all in the New Year! Keep up the great videos Ryan, I like your style!

[@CoryRwtfyt]

My 99 cbr also liked voltage regulators. Also full pumps.

[@johanjvdw]

The giggle after throwing the GoPro was impeccable 😊

[@zarkopecanac2185]

This channel might be the best on YT that I have ever seen. The story, the filmmaking, Ryans humor, I think everything just looks flawless. Thank you for another yet amazing video.

[@13thdukeofwybourne69]

Rode one of these 30 years ago, amazing machine to ride, and an unique experience. Still sticks in my memory to this day. The turbine like "woosh" of smooth power was an eye opener even in the 90's.

[@SingleTrackMined]

Same. I rode a 79 back in the day. Good ride, smooth, great sound. I always wanted one of the last ones with the fairing.

[@DukeDyson]

Imagine how it felt in the 80s 🙂

[@SingleTrackMined]

@@DukeDyson I'm 66. I know what it felt like in the 80s. I also had a GS1150 in 84 and a GSXR-1100 in 86. Was a fun time.

[@Freimopp777]

I like the Benelli 750 Sei

[@MrSweetaz]

@@SingleTrackMined I had the GSXR -1100M reputedly the best one to own and man that bike sometimes scared the shit out of me. I recall between stop lights even the GSX1000R of 2001 would get surprised when the black beast was wheelying right next to them.

[@IamPinhead]

Fortnine videos are part of what got me onto bikes and something i used to watch with my dad. He passed away very recently and every time I watch this channel I think of him. I'll never buy a CBX, or a Pacific Coast, or a Burgman, or a CBR250RR, but Ill always have the memories of discovering them with my dad.

[@IAnolastname]

You can import a 250RR for around 7k thru Moto2 Imports, or buy a ZX4RR which is the same concept but with 2023 tech for ~10

[@IamPinhead]

@@IAnolastname I won't buy a CBR250RR because I don't want to, although it would be really cool to own.

[@paradiselost9946]

​@@IamPinhead i wont get a cbr250 as theyre common. seems everyone has one here. mate had about four at one point. and somehow the prick made about $2k off each one, by simply buying at the right time, and willing to drive a few hundred km to the middle of nowhere to pick them up. also not very comfortable. fzr250 vastly superior in every regard.

[@friendlysnoworb6091]

​@paradiselost9946 yes, the cbr250 is common. the 250 *RR* is not.

[@paradiselost9946]

@@friendlysnoworb6091 as an aussie, i see at least three a week... here, they are common as. sorry if i dont mention the RR, as anyone that knows anything knows what i mean? how about MC19-22 instead? zxr is rare. cant recall seeing a gsx, but the suzuki across is common-ish. fzr is sort of in between... sorry. 2KR and 3LN... though i think theres a 3HX oddball in betweener... and go cheap as noone can get them running once they develop the valve issue... except me :) cus i tooled up to redo the valves and seats. nsr is another rarity... like most of the two smokers. singles OR twins... yet the honda is again, the most common. stil, buzzing around on my squitbox 150sp, down a dirt road in the middle of freaking nowhere... and another one passed me as i was sitting having a smoke... like... WTF you doing out HERE?!

[@ajs2810]

I would really love to see more long-form content from Ryan and the guys at Fortnine. I can't get enough of the content you guys put out. Top notch stuff.

[@jxppx]

the production quality on these videos is actually insane

[@edgar9651]

I saw the first CBX when I was about 13 years old, and I wanted one. Now, 40 years later, I still would like to have one. A beautiful bike.

[@AW8UK]

Back in the 80's I was taken as a pillion on a tuned CBX ....Piloted by crazy old school amateur racer.....we spent a lot of time on one wheel and with he having blatant disregard for all speed limits. I have never been so high on motorcycle adrenaline...my feet were under his armpits during the ride. Nothing to prove here....totally legit recollection. As a kid who rode an RD50 at the time I was literally nearly blown away. Thanks 👍

[@alexnutcasio936]

My buddy in Hogtown had an 80 CBX. I had an RD400 with DG pipes and heads and different carb jetting . Up to 80 mph, his CBX could not hang with the RD. After that, it was game over. I’ll give the CBX this though. It sounded much better than the ring ding ding of the RD. He could ride all day. I had a headache after 30 minutes.

[@grege9862]

Ryan, the quality and thoughtfulness of your videos are really in a class by themselves. This one is no exception. Your presentations are very interesting, amusing and engaging all at the same time.

[@daemonoid9836]

Thank you for making an (the most) amazing motorcycle-related channel on youtube. I wish you all (Ryan, the crew and everyone reading this) a peaceful and merry Christmas in good health and good company! Ride long and ride safe everyone!

[@guyrose2239]

So watchable … intelligent observations laced with dry humour … thanks for 2023 guys… have a great festive time 👍🏻💪

[@MihneaStoian]

Awesome video! You should do one on the last of the litre sportbikes without any rider aids whatsoever. Not sure what year that'd be, but I remember my 929RR didn't have any, not even a steering damper, making for some very hairy off-ramps and late-fall rides on wet pavement (no abs, no TC, no quick-shifter, no slipper clutch) with 130ish HP on hand.

[@adamstobiecki5868]

Merry Christmas FortNine guys. Thank you for sharing this special experience.

[@ooklamoc4411]

So impressed with the balance between reverence for an iconic design yet also a realistic appraisal of its shortcomings. This channel keeps improving and evolving for the better. Kudos!

[@Ibis117]

Oh, it had shortcomings, by the truckful, but then you knock it down a gear, give it some, and you don't care anymore. Until you want to slow down, or turn, or refuel.

[@jaredlancaster4137]

He didn't really mention any shortcomings of the bike. I'm confused as to what you're talking about.

[@ooklamoc4411]

@@jaredlancaster4137 he discussed how the bike wasn’t terribly successful in sales and didn’t seem to really resonate with riders at the time.

[@jaredlancaster4137]

@@ooklamoc4411 and he repeatedly emphasized that that was a problem with people, not the bike. That the bike was perfect, in fact so perfect that it highlighted the shortcomings of the person riding it. I know what you mean, but the biggest point of the video was that the bike had exactly zero shortcomings.

[@guilletous89]

The perfect bike does not exist. For example the motor not vibrating at all must be good for some and not enjoyable by others, the same as having no torque on low rpms vs a lot of power at high rpms or having a motor too big and heavy for the chasis. Some people may love it but others don't, there is a motorbike for every age and everyone but non is perfect for all.

[@BRUH-ne2zf]

Thank you FortNine for making these amazing videos of Documentary quality for so many years so consistently ❤ and for being so honest. The Insta360 footage looks amazing

[@bobjohnson7207]

Merry Christmas to all of you and yours at Fort Nine.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Merry Christmas and thank you for what you do! Much appreciated!

[@clifffawcett]

Mind blown 🤯. Another “typical” FortNine video. Amazing, clever, entertaining, educational, well written, wonderfully filmed and edited…Best Motorcycle channel on KZbin.

[@tytactical156]

I absolutely adore fortnine's Christmas videos! Cant wait to see what you guys cook up next!

[@JP-vs1ys]

these videos are always so ridiculously polished. love them.

[@BigNailHead]

My goodness what a perfect capstone video for the year! Everything. Is. Perfect! The subject, videography, soundtrack, commentary, everything! I just put my bike up for sale because the costs are overwhelming the returns; but watching your video, I kept catching myself smiling, hoping the 9:39 mark wouldn't come so soon, while remembering all the visceral joy that my bike has brought me during our short riding seasons. Thank you, for this piece of motion picture gem, for continuing to share the joy of man-machine connection through riding! To the F9 team: Merry Christmas!

[@mrriesen9004]

Back in the day my best friend was a Honda salesman which meant I always had the pleasure of riding the new toys, when the CBX came out it was mind blowing, the sound was incredible. When I got married in 1982, I drove down to his shop to pick Ray up as he had best man duties. Its was May 1 and he was working a deal wearing his rented Tuxedo. I said Ray, we are late, lets go, the guy quickly bought the bike, and Ray was like, lets take the CBX to the church. By the time we got to the church we were quite disheveled, we drove right up to the door, got off the bike and strolled inside, 10 minutes late. Quite the entrance.

[@xmakotosolox]

I've been asking for a new motorcycle review for a while now, and for Christmas, FortNine delivers with Ryan riding a sweet red sleigh. I feel heard, and as a longtime Fortnine fan, appreciated. Merry Christmas guys!

[@skratz]

Merry Christmas to you and everyone at F9. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@thebruce9042]

One can argue the merits and foiables of the CBX ad infinitum, but there's no arguing that the first generation CBX was the most visually stunning motorcycle to ever come out of Japan.

[@edmontontangobar4991]

Brilliant as always, impeccable research, fascinating insights, and told with sparkling irreverence. Fortnine is the best bike channel! Merry Christmas Ryan and the crew!

[@PhiNickGaming]

I love this video, but more than that I can appreciate you setting up for this as far back as April with the engines video. I'm not sure if you knew this was going to be the Christmas special back then, but it sure feels like it!

[@georgeroberts442]

Well, thank you Ryan, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Still blown away by the quality of these videos. I would bet these are probably studied by film students now.

[@motorcycle_prophet]

This is probably the best explanation of the book end CB from Honda. You impart your whit in just enough to get points across and fill the rest with facts. Absolutely wonderful! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone at FortNine!

[@Lioneldehetre]

Best videos on the internet. You all have found the balance between informative and entertaining. I’m so glad that when I got back into riding I found this channel!

[@LakPak2000]

Thanks for always appreciating the feat of engineering and conveying it to us non-engineers!

[@1ajsammy]

I'm always impressed by the videos posted by Fortnine. The quality of the thinking behind the presentation is nothing but top notch excellent. Thank you for the engineering insight behind the motors, I find it utterly fascinating. Also, thank you for creating genuinely intelligent, thoughtful, and entertaining videos. You guys are awesome!

[@caryd67]

Still the best thing anyone can watch on KZbin. Mr. F9, all your team, Merry Christmas. See you next year 👋🏻✌🏻

[@superczech69]

So many good things in this video. And...I actually love the way you demonstrate your riding technique. You ride on your toes every time. This little tidbit makes you a safer rider. I also love the fact that you tell your viewers not to buy a product just because you sponsor it. Good on you sir and happy holidays. Looking forward to more great content in 2024.

[@billyd7882]

Watching these videos has inspired me to ride in BC. The backdrops of these videos are stunning. From Cityscapes to the natural beauty. I enjoy all aspects of F9 videos. They are tight. You can tell there’s talent in this team.

[@evertdevries8814]

Had one of these in South Africa in the late eighties, early nineties. Awesome awesome awesome... Learned how to overcome the flimsy suspension geometry and could spark off the tarmac in corners - provided the corners were constant radius with no wallows in them...lol. Then I emigrated and left the bike with my father to eventually be sold. Totally regret not importing it to my new country. Miss it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Ryan and Fortnine. Merry Christmas and thanks for a super bike channel.

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Another fantastic video just in time for Christmas! Keep up the great work Fortnine!

[@tomasz899]

The best 10 minutes of todays evening :) Thank You for this Christmas gift :)

[@areonleon]

Excellent video. Analysing tech and industry trends is Ryan's sweet spot, I always enjoy these fortnine vids the most.

[@soujrnr]

It's always such a pleasure to watch F9 videos!! I've been binge watching for hours tonight because it's cold and windy outside! Always fantastic information coupled with great humor!! Simply the best!! Thanks, Ryan. You ARE the man!! And a belated merry Christmas to you as well!

[@GraySquirrel-374]

Great lead into the VF’s. I’ve got a V65 Magna and they are still scary fast.

[@returnrider4952]

As a CB1100 owner/rider this entire video gave me goosebumps and a lump in my throat. I adore the big 6 but one is out of reach for me - and the CB1100 (with the only riding aid being rear ABS) is just such a dream machine to own and ride (because you actually have to ride it) I could never give it up. 500km days are easily done on my big air cooled inline 4. Maybe one day I'll add a CBX to my garage :-)

[@sparkydogsparky2992]

Thank you for taking the time to make your videos, they are very much appreciated!

[@oby-1607]

Having had a Class 6 license since 1979, I have made FortNine my go-to for motorcycle updated knowledge and vintage rides. Thank you for all you do Ryan and best of the season to you. May you feel the freedom and air of a ride for a long, long time.

[@AshishKulkarni7]

A beautiful piece of engineering, and a beautiful video! The CBX has got to be one of the most special motorcycle ever created. The throttle response looked insane! The way the forks slid up every time you revved it, what a feeling it must be to experience!!

[@EbonyPope]

With such small cooling fins and 6 cylinders how in hell does this thing not overheat??? The middle ones seem to have no way of dumping all that heat due to the lack of surface. Or does it have an oil cooler? Does anyone know?

[@tannerg.298]

I just picked up a 1981 CBX this spring and put about 2000 km on it this riding season. Looking forward to many more years on it, it is a wonderful machine.

[@scottb8175]

I highly recommend taking your 81 CBX out on a empty highway and ducking down behind the fairing and onto the tank at 85 mph, out of the wind blast and noise, and just listening to the sound of the exhaust, all the cams, lifters, chains, valves, gears, etc. just whirring and singing away only a few inches below your ears. Truly nothing else like it in the motorcycle world .

[@AlistairCampbell1047cc]

Another excellent video! I've known the joy of 6 for years and am still enjoying it to this day. Happy Sixmas one and all.

[@ecrusch]

STILL, the greatest motorcycle content channel on the web! My friend had a CBX and let me ride it. It really was a dream to ride. Merry Christmas Ryan to you & your family. Peace on Earth goodwill toward man.

[@reinaldoflorezberrios4268]

Aunque ya no tenga moto este canal me da la esperanza de algún día volver a tener una y salir a rodar

[@davidfreiboth1360]

Your analysis of bike design evolution was very insightful. I've been watching CBX vids for years and never have I seen one that comes close to this overall quality. Well done Ryan and crew. Happy merry!

[@pd6569]

Merry Christmas and thank you for all of the unique and thoughtful content you and your group produce and share.

[@sdbrantley9065]

As ALWAYS, top of the line production & extremely informative as well as entertaining. Thank you.

[@karlangerman1557]

I worked with some of the guys who built these at the Marysville plant. They recalled grinding the VINs off of production bikes prior to donating them to local vocational schools due to the poor sales

[@PVTHighspeed]

The Cream Machine is what they called my college girlfriend back in the day 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@M1Tommy]

Classy video about a classic motorcycle. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to Ryan and all y’all.

[@Squiddles_]

Gotta say, yall were a big part of me buying my first bike because of this type of content. Bravo fellas!

[@Rexory_]

Love the CBX, I wish they'd make a new one

[@FortNine]

I'm not sure you'd get one past Euro 5! The unburned hydrocarbon emissions of a six cylinder are massive. The exhaust on this thing smelled like straight petrol, and it wasn't running *that* rich. ~RF9

[@estrheagen4160]

@@FortNine yep, same reason why cars are moving towards 3-cylinders despite the worse balance, bigger cylinders with the same displacement = easier to pass emissions

[@countrugensfriend350]

@@FortNine Get the engineers to work. Motorcycles have been left behind in the MPG engineering department. My GS1200 doesn't get much better mileage than my Mazda6 considering the weights involved. Motorcycles could do lots better and should.

[@bobturnbull18]

@@countrugensfriend350 If you want fuel economy get a single cylinder bike.

[@nonsequitor]

Shouldda given the owner a Fort9 key protector in advance as a thank you 😉🙌🔥 Beautiful work as always guys. Have a great Christmas.

[@abdallam6099]

a masterpiece in story telling, comedy, design philosophy, video editing, and script writing! unbelievably talented!

[@ulis019]

From the moment I first saw this piece of art, it's been on my bucket list of bikes that I'd want Loved seeing you cover it in this vid

[@cameronboyce4695]

Does anyone else feel like the production quality on these videos far surpasses any other review/documentary?

[@YashTHAKUR96]

If this guy directs a feature film, I would watch it in the theater multiple times! Ryan's storytelling skills are next level!

[@Pinefenario]

That’s why I watch fortnine. Your explanation of pivotal moments in motorcycle history are very good.

[@bigpaws96]

Thx fortnine your channels is what got me into motorcycle over a year ago and today i finally got myself a honda cb500x

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Ah ha- another CBX love story! Smooth, fast, and beautiful as well! We had ONE at the Honda/Suzuki dealer I worked for in 1986, and every lunatic rocket boy who worked there worshipped that bike. Riding it was a blast!

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

ever 40 years on, they still are!

[@SSSTIERWAIFU]

THANK YOU Papa Fortnine for doing this! Christmas came with exactly the video I was hoping for!

[@thedude2278]

I felt like lately this channel has been drifting away from its roots a little with the videos being made recently, but this one felt like the classic fortnine i've always appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickroach7289]

Merry Christmas Fort Nine. Thanks for the lovely gift.

[@kelceyk8199]

Need to put a 6 into 1 exhaust on it. It sounds like an F1 car

[@deltafrost4976]

Turboshaft engine is also quite smooth

[@apodski]

But very slow throttle response.

[@markwilkes4318]

I went to Honda school in Milwaukee when they first came out and fell in love. It took years but I finally got a 81. I've had many bikes but that was my true love.

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Ryan. And your fantastic production crew.

[@willtheodoropoylos]

Motorcyclists must come together and protect the dudes at F9 at all costs!

[@d-man4937]

Merry Christmas to you all at Fortnine and to all your other fans too.

[@rkbuttonindrydenont]

Thanks Ryan. Keep up the great work. You and your team's videos are amazing.

[@ralfhedin]

Of your many, many brilliant videos, this one is top-3.

[@gromlin420]

Thanks for making my Christmas morning! Merry Christmas guys!

[@davosDR]

bought one of these in the 80s that had dropped the cam chain .it had 20 bent valves 13 smashed valve guides it was pulled apart and i bought it for $600 it was 2 boot [trunk] loads to get home.cost $800 to repair in parts and head work.still kicking myself that i traded it in on a atc250 and got $1500 trade in.i loved to ride it as with the 6 into 1 it did sound awsome

[@LuksonSG]

What a great video! From editing to the story. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@peterdocter4659]

Keep making these vids man, they are always a nice relaxing, entertaining, yet informational, still humorous, piece of just watching bikes!