Honda CBX 1000 - My Favorite Bike Ever - Part 1

The Honda CBX 1000 with that insane 6 cylinder air cooled engine is undoubtedly my dream bike so really it was only a matter of time before I covered it in a video. If you stick around long enough with this channel, believe me, You will see me own one for myself. Part 1 of a two part mini series.
PATREON???...yeah.
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[@Freddy_Confetti]

Your accent makes me wanna vomit

[@Theillestrator1050]

You'll be alright.

[@Godeepgts11]

@@Freddy_Confetti I think the word you're attempting to find is "you're" as in "you are".

[@nojnoj3069]

Saliva Shitter......or whatever your title is......If you don't like then fuck off and watch your television.

[@spareparts7630]

Your lame ass ghetto truck makes me wanna vomit.

[@disyokerr]

I am from Peru and I understand everything he says...Well English is different every where.like Spanish it is....But for all.of non English natural speakers.sounds clear.and real.

[@paulcowell7588]

If you were a teenager in the 70s when these bikes exploded onto the market it was a truly magical time..we all old farts now but man do we have some memories..great video all the best from England.

[@twmlloyd5257]

great times

[@TheKevinEatonChannel]

I own a CBX. I bought it brand new in 1982. It's an 81 with the Fairing and saddlebags. I really love my motorcycle!!!

[@cardesigner84]

Dude, the Bike History vids are dope!

[@lrnspprs]

You can say whatever you want, but the video quality is still as insane as always. I love the sound of that 6 cyl,if i had one I'd just be constantly revving for no reason and giggling like a little girl. Good Vid❤️

[@Theillestrator1050]

You and me both 😂

[@BernardSolomon]

Giggling like a little girl? Nah .... I would be laughing like a maniac. Ahahahhahahha

[@k0nanick]

right? for sure.. 15 seconds in on this I was cracking a grin and giggled no shit!

[@mikezapfe430]

You sir have so much knowledge. Own a BMW K75s. Have a 1883 boxer BMW. Love the 6. Had an 83 CB 1100F. Wish I still had it...even being a BMW guy

[@mikezapfe430]

1983

[@The333]

The bike that sounds like an F-1 car. :)

[@Theillestrator1050]

Right? Like someone split one of the old v12s in half and shoved it in a bike. With the right exhaust these bikes sound like nothing else on two wheels

[@TheWolvesCurse]

man i love that sound. reminds me of my old bmw six cylinder car.

[@Russ14n.]

It sure does

[@theshadetreewelder3523]

You don’t say

[@DJMontePGH]

At one point it sounded like 2 F1 cars.

[@robertmiddleton9085]

My dad had a 79 CBX that he bought and rebuilt the motor. Bored, stroked, new cams, head work all the fun stuff. He used it as his daily driver drag bike. My brother and I grew up on the gas tank. By far my favorite bike.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

that 50cc two cylinder thing revving to 21.000rpm must sound like a swarm of angry bees.

[@kennymacdaddy]

There is almost no better motorcycle sound than a Honda CBX that is well tuned, with a 6 into 1 exhaust system.

[@m5a1stuart83]

Suzuki GT750

[@1110Zappa]

Bought myself a brand new CBX1000 way back in 1982. Absolutely loved it. Put a set of Kerker exhausts on the beast and it sounded like a howling banshee. Ahhhh I miss those days 😁😁😁

[@joshlewis5065]

The CBX1000 is everyone's favorite bike

[@danhenderson783]

When it came out people mocked it relentlessly. The four cylinder bikes were far more popular

[@fergosfergos1493]

We all agree here

[@waynepatrick17]

Z 1. Kwikazfek

[@abdulhbaw]

P5 6575

[@viciousvulture8068]

You were thinking of me when you made this video. I appreciate it.

[@Theillestrator1050]

A lot of people experienced deja vu with this video lol

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

When Honda went Insane with their super bikes (again).

[@taters5586]

You mean when honda went insane with their super bikes "the first time"

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@taters5586 Honda practically invented the Superbike.

[@stevenrowe5581]

The narrator is pure gold. Pure knowledge and wit. Lmao I love this channel. “X gone give it to ya.” 😅

[@ShazyShaze]

Man, I love your videos on this stuff. So nice to get some baiku history in, and you even make it fun too!

[@ultraenergy313]

This bike actually sounds better than 2019 F1 car.

[@MechaNick03]

@Bilal Ayub lmao

[@MechaNick03]

@Bilal Ayub my tesla sounds better

[@pierre-marcpotvin7825]

Completely crazy sound

[@mercoid]

Straight on to part two because this was a fantastic production. 👏👏👏👏

[@timwilsononline]

I’m a Kawasaki guy ... but when it comes to six-cylinder bikes they all sound phenomenal. Looking forward to the next instalment!

[@c2ryder723]

“The frame slider is the engine” lol facts

[@collinlicklider2630]

You've been killing it with these videos lately, love the fact that you're just some goof ass without making it just cringe worthy, while also keeping everything factual and informative. Keep up the good work my man

[@williamwintemberg]

Outstanding Fact Filled Video! I must admit in my old age the CBX is my all time favorite as well. Back in the early eighties a group of us used to get together on Sunday mornings. One in the group had a CBX. I learned to adore the sound of the engine as it would howl away from the group every once in a while. I got used to watching the taillight getting smaller and smaller in a couple of seconds knowing there was nothing I or anyone in the group could do to catch it. The images and sounds are carved into my mind forever. Although I will never own one I love them just the same. Also, if memory serves me correctly, Honda had a bunch of NOS CBX's in the early eighties sitting in the crates that could be had at a nice discount. Sad to say the bike was a flop. Not so today!

[@adibee88]

Brother, I ALWAYS look forward to your videos! Commentary, pics, video clips, back stories, facts, and sense of humor make GREAT video content! 🔥🔥🔥 ⚔️☠️⚔️

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thank you!

[@damundaka13]

Man, all of your videos are super cool and informative. Thanks, brother

[@donwanna3906]

Good vid. I appreciate the way you leave in the occasional blooper (CBR, RCB, whatever!) - makes you seem very relatable. My first ride on a motorcycle was on the back of my dad's 1979 CBX. I still remember it.

[@dukedalington]

Love these old bikes, what an epic time for motorcycles. Great vid, thank you.

[@MDHenry4]

Thank you for this great fun to watch work. Man the sound this makes is freaking crazy.

[@waltermcmurry7686]

Very nice video. A great watch covering more than just the CBX1000, appreciate your hard work man!

[@stevebrzosko9793]

This is the best motorcycle documentary if have seen yet. Thanks for this.

[@LookattheBiggerPic]

Great presentation - cool footage, images, facts and commentary - very cool! Thanks so much!

[@dapper.moto85]

100% my favorite bike as well! I just can't get over how godlike it sounds! Also, that custom one with the big bs on the side of the tank looks incredible! ....ahhh, to dream...

[@htothejay]

Awsome video. And I agree there is something about the cbx 1000 that just makes it tingle All the right places

[@daaknait]

Excellent and informative once again. Thanks!

[@-Opiate-]

Well done brother!!!!! Awesome video 👌👏. Thanks for your upload, and agreed, that CBX is totally SICK.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

The true meaning of " respect your elders" part 1. Those bikes can look so fresh when tricked the right way.. You go from NYC Hooligan to dropping a Gem on us just like that with your love for old school. This is what makes your channel great. Great work young blood

[@EllaBananas]

The intro is just perfect. Literally no words needed for that.

[@paulsmyth497]

Mate, I utterly love that video. Your enthusiasm and passion is awesome - and similar to mine and my Sons'. I remember dribbling down the shop window in my home town when the CBX first came out. Got one now too !!!. Look forward to your next vid. Cheers

[@goldenknight007]

Dude, your editing and history are dope. You earned a sub sir.

[@shedred1967]

I love my 1979! Get one fast!! Great informative video, and well executed. Well done sir!

[@Whirlwind-tf4mh]

I love that six cylinder shriek, so smooth yet hysterical sounding!!!

[@nakibsayyed4999]

The best sounding six cylinder bike ever. And one of the best sounding bikes in the world.

[@MEFelicia]

Liked and subscribed. Finally KZbin puts something worthy in my feed.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Much appreciated!

[@stevenhoman2253]

I met an old timer like me who had one. His pride and joy. It just needed crash bars fitted. And a fork upgrade to be honest and brembos. The motor was capable of running harder than Honda allowed. They wanted reliability to be there too. In the flesh these look and sound wonderful.

[@syedhassaanmujtababokhari6199]

Love these videos

[@mikethompson7046]

Gaeddamnn. I haven't seen any of your latest videos. Hyyyyyyyypeeeee. I got like 4 videos to watch after this one. You cranking them out

[@DirtyDuramax]

It’s the sound! Who cares how much power and how heavy it was. The sound is what makes it so dreamy!!!

[@tuckclayton9050]

One of my favorites too. Years ago I passed up the chance to buy a CBX and I’m still kicking myself for it. Great video, as always.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Theillestrator1050]

How much did they want for it back then?

[@tuckclayton9050]

That was back in ‘98, the Honda dealer was asking $3500. It was the sport-tour model with only like 2k on the clock. I was young and dumb back then and I bought a ‘93 Gsxr 750.😢

[@JayanandSupali]

i would have this bike in my garage, just for the kinda sound it makes. Its purely Eargasmic!!!! A sound you just cannot get anymore. Nice video.

[@stewartw.9151]

I see a CB77 in shot there at 2:20. I had one of those in 1962, brand new and one of the first sold in Britain. It outperformed many of the British bikes like BSA 650s, Triumphs etc and unlike those never leaked oil and ran smooth as silk with no vibration! That bike was 315cc and redlined at 9500 rpm although I took it higher than that to 11000 one time and it did not mind at all! The first CBX I ever saw - and heard - took my breath away with the engine sound on standard silencers. It just sounded sooooo sweet and smooth!

[@Theillestrator1050]

I like how the cb77 doesn't have a cradle frame too

[@frankwilliams5457]

AJS 500CC BIRED,, STRIPPED TO ENG, FRAME, TIRES SEAT. FLIPPIN THING STILL WEIGHED 550 LBS. BUT TORQUE BLOW UR MIND. HANG ON ALL U COULD DO.

[@frankwilliams5457]

AJS, 500,,, GIT HER 90 MILES AN HR. PUT IN 4TH. TWIST DER THROTTLE AN HANG ON. WILL ROCKET U OFF,, FOR RIDE OF UR LIFE.

[@mickbrenton]

The CB750 took motorcycles from the '60s into the 21st century!

[@Reckord]

I love the classical music in the background in all the vids.....perfect

[@robertevans6418]

I bought my friends dads gsxr600 back in 2008. He used the money from the sale to buy a CBX1000. It was in bits in a few crates, with only 60 miles on the odometer. He rebuilt it and went on to sell it to Honda UK for a pretty decent profit. It sits in the foyer of their UK headquarters.

[@Theillestrator1050]

That's awesome

[@JETFOURLITRE]

This is a great video mate, thanks 👍

[@andrewshore262]

The CBX was launched at the same time as the new CB900f and the CB750kz all three bikes had common engine features 4 valve heads, with pentroof combustion chambers. I couldn’t afford the CBX in 79 when I was in the market for my first big bike. Ended up with the 750kz the first Honda 750 twin cam 16v road bike. Everybody lusted after the CBX for around 18 months it was king of the road, until the other manufacturers caught up and overtook the CBX, for me it still holds a special place👍

[@AdamSVT]

very cool bike. love the research you do.. and yeah the CBX is a crazy machine..

[@Theillestrator1050]

I WILL OWN ONE, AND YOU WILL TAKE IT FOR A RIDE SIR

[@Elkins82ify]

Thank you for compiling all the info on these lovely machines!!! Great video! I scoped what guys are asking for these on Cycle Trader….unicorns, boys!!! Rubber side down, riders 🏍😎

[@davespooney8472]

1965, 125cc, 4 stroke - 5 cylinder, 20v, 19500rpm, 32ps..... That’s the same power as a 125 watercooled 2 stroke engine designed in the 1990’s. Honda was doing it 30 years prior to that. Mental.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Totally mind blowing

[@obbezwiers]

Well yeah but those are road going 2 strokes, rc is a race bike

[@davespooney8472]

Obbe Zwiers - the RC has half the powerstrokes. Race engine or not it’s bloody impressive

[@vinigretzky97]

Not True. Racing two stroke 125s made over 50hp in the 90s.

[@obbezwiers]

@@davespooney8472 impressive Indeed, crazy rpm

[@kieranJo70]

Haven’t even watched but I’ve already given you a thumbs up!!! What a bike....

[@Theillestrator1050]

😁

[@kieranJo70]

I blame accountants for lack of innovation now in companies. Before the 2000’s it was all about make the fastest the best and to hell with cost. Now it’s all profit and shareholders....

[@Lar308]

I think you accent is great and your English is very clear. I was going to reply to the comment above but it would just get lost with the others. You would sound good on TV or doing some voice over documentary narration. Love the vids too - especially where you show us around New York with your buddy.

[@estonhensley3684]

The lack of videos on this bike is a shame, thank you

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks for watching!

[@marksanford3907]

My family were really into the Hondas in the 70's and 80's, my brother ended up getting a CBX... I could hear him from miles away... Good times for sure!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

The sound was righteous, the weight horrendous. I would like to see Honda try that again with today's tech. Danny the plumber has a nice one, check it out.

[@cliff8675]

This was the beast that made me want to ride. A friend brought his copy of "the" cover with the red '79 on it. I was hooked. In '87 my dad took one in trade, andI learned how to work on engines by tearing it down and then rebuilding it (with help). I really miss that monster.

[@SuperSladjo]

Love these history videos :)

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrywbreedlove]

I had the 1982 CBF 750 super sport loved that bike

[@kennethhacker1341]

Great post!!!! The cbx is the holy grail were I'm from

[@garyharris6432]

damn you did it again. Great job

[@Theillestrator1050]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dinant010]

Long time ago i commented. Really like this kind of vids. Finally got my bike license and my own bike.

[@Theillestrator1050]

Congratulations. What bike did you get?

[@Dinant010]

@@Theillestrator1050 1994 Yamaha FZR600R A great starterbike if you ask me. Everytime i start riding i grin from ear to ear.

[@doorman7316]

👍 Good Review Man

[@OCRMIG]

Bike sounds amazing!

[@rolandtiiroja]

Just rode my 2002 CB600F. Old but gold. Oh and it's 0,8°C in Estonia.

[@JohnBehring]

Hellz yeah, one of my favs ever too.

[@jamespayne4459]

Dude, so agree on the CBX as fave of all time. Born in 67, grew up riding Honda with their roulette wheel displacement progression. Never did have an original CB750 though, 😕. Years ago a friend invited me to work corners at Talladega Gran Prix raceway as we were both into sport bikes and MC culture pretty heavily. That weekend, a vintage racing organization called AHRMA had booked the track. Vintage motorcycle racing people are the nicest, coolest, most laid back folks in an industry and culture full of Ricky Racer, chip on the shoulder, wannabe type A's and that weekend we camped out at the track and partied with these same folks the whole time. There were tons of interesting bikes and classes for every sort. From the obscure to the ubiquitous, it was there. While wondering the campground that first evening my buddy and I encountered our first Honda CBX. It was up on pit bulls sitting

[@edwardhasiak7961]

I keep playing the first 25 seconds of this video over and over again!!

[@Theillestrator1050]

Its practically music

[@davida1679]

Very well done video and your very easy to understand (even if you do talk a little fast?) I too would love to own a CBX! Had many opportunities years ago and now am kicking myself for not seeing then what I see now? The CBX could never be my only bike but sure would be fun just for customizing and showing off that beautiful symphony of sound that they make!

[@zifnab_fizban1998]

watching the pressure wave from that first pass - oh man what an amazing machine

[@user-ki1iw7fo2y]

The Best motor and the Best Sound . Nothing compears . some else .

[@partlycloudy9443]

I've always been a honda fan since the seventies.best bikes out there in my opinion.i remember when the cbx came out.it has always been my favorite bike ever.

[@Mrdrivereight]

That exhaust gets me everytime 😍

[@hfr8343]

I really enjoy your videos

[@paulsweningson6261]

Awesome video my friend

[@peterphoenix6471]

these videos are legendary.....like the CBX

[@choweido]

Yo my dude how the hell are you only at 42k sub ???? You put out some of the best mototcycle content

[@Theillestrator1050]

With due time... We're trending upwards! 😁

[@choweido]

Damn right you are , I have a theory, that "KZbin gate" hides quality content and then pushes the narrative garbage lol keep up the good work 👍 👌

[@elcapitano1972]

Good to see you had #Kaplan America 🇺🇸 in there!!! 😍 cool Vid Bro Thankyou 👊🏼💪🏼🎨🪄✨✨✨✨✨🏆

[@chillywilly7299]

I don't care what bike the CBX sends chills through me !

[@richardhedd3080]

I’ve got a aprilia rsv4 and if that cbx rolled up next to me at a stop light I’d be scared. What a beautiful sound. What a beautiful build.

[@mikegan73]

Best sound from a motorbike out there.

[@eddiespagetti8395]

These are my fave bikes. Best coolest sound. Classic

[@jered2177]

Cool bike,good vid.

[@MickPsyphon]

I remember the CBX from back in the day. The noise is unmistakable! Only when the V-Max and Eliminator came out, did people's attention move away from the CBX. I'm looking forward to the next video!

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

Dear sir, this bike "does not make a noise" it creates a symphony of sound that will make your hair stand on end.... Every time :) :)

[@MickPsyphon]

@@hanshoogendyk2203 Agreed! By no means did I intend the use of the words "noise" imply negativity. Only the opposite of "quiet," which falls in line with your description. 😋👍

[@airenesivad2975]

Dude, awesome video I can say I was proudly schooled. Sad byproduct of your video mastery is it will probably add another 3-5k to the formentioned CBX bottom line price.

[@davidjones532]

Am new to biking only just seen this bike in the last few weeks god it is absolutely beautiful listen to that man god I have never heard a bike like it

[@marks2731]

I have always wanted one. I make do with a 1998 GSF600 Bandit. They are cheap to get, easy to care for, parts are readily available, (new or used) and go reasonably well. I have spent more on the bike than it is worth about 3 times over, but I LOVE IT. Plus I love old naked bikes.

[@begudmaximan953]

The sound alone is .... leader of the pack! 👍

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Illustrator, please, you do all of these videos of certain bikes justice, please if you could, make a video on the Blackbird...one of Honda's most iconic of late. I lusted after the Bird when I first seen one in late 96 in the showroom, and finally last year ended up buying the exact one I seen on the floor (not exact, but year and color)...a 96 built (97) in Mute Black Metallic. Was bone stock when I bought it off the original owner, and with only 22k miles, garage kept. Gorgeous bike, deceptively fast, super smooth, ICBM.

[@revmatch8240]

Jon George I had a poster of one on my wall as a kid. Lusting after an ex400 and a XX for when I got older.

[@Theillestrator1050]

I don't know if you saw the speed war videos but I actually covered the blackbird in that video

[@mervynsands3501]

Man you know a quality product when you ride it, CBX was at the top of the tree as soon as you turned the key, your ears warmed to that rip roaring, spine chilling screech on full cry, that turned heads way down the road. As far as riding goes, .... Next to sex, CBX was best! 😀👊👍

[@kirknra863]

I remember going to the local Honda dealer when I was 16 and sitting on one of these and comparing it to the used CB350 I owned, it was massive. Then I heard someone in the parking lot fire one up...... man oh man did that sound great. The closest I got to owning one was a CB900 Custom. A guy at the 2007 Americade Rally in Lake George, NY was riding a custom bike with 1000cc motor up and down the street. Maybe there will be one at the vintage bike show in Stockbridge, Michigan next month. Fingers crossed.

[@beemer1111]

I bought new ones in both 81 and 82. Then bought a couple of flawless versions in the late 80’s. Should have kept them all. A truly amazing motorcycle then and still.

[@erniejeror4171]

I had 2 79's and 1 81. I loved them. The throttle response was perfect. I sure wished I would have kept that 81.

[@RandyRaz1]

Great job on video

[@kietasasfaltas]

Just yesterday when i was asked which bike is my favorite I said I'll take black CBX over anything . Amazing video, you delivered as always, thanks!

[@Theillestrator1050]

A lot of people experienced deja vu with this video lol

[@zalle1]

The silver is faster though ... 😅