Honda CB Series

Choose an answer from the three choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. What was the Honda with a 325cc twin-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced between 1968 and 1973?

• CB325
• CB350
• Ranger

2. The Honda CB125s is a 122 cc motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1973-1985 in the US.  It features an overhead camshaft (OHC) engine with a 9500 rpm redline. What was the gas mileage in miles per gallon?

• 25 mpg
• 50 mpg
• 100 mpg

3. Many CB models are still sold as commuting and cruising bikes. All CB series motorbikes have inline engines.

• True or False?

4. The Honda CB500 four, introduced early in the 1970's, was similarly styled to the CB750, but smaller and lighter, with an output of 48bhp and a manufacturer's specified top speed of 102 mph.

• True or False?

5. The Honda CB450 was the first "big" Honda motorcycle with a 444cc dual overhead cam engine producing 43-45 horsepower (more than 100 HP/ litre). Appearing first in the 1965 four-speed K0 model, and progressing through a series of KX models with various improvements and styling changes, notably a redesigned gas tank and 5 speed transmission in the 1968 K1 model. What was it called in the US?

• Hellcat
• Black Bomber
• Flying Wedge

6. The Honda CB750 is a motorcycle built in several model series between 1969 and 2003.

The CB750 offered two unprecedented features: its disc brake and its inline four cylinder engine -- neither of which were previously available on mainstream, affordable, production bikes. What was the early bikes suggested price?

• $1495
• $2500
• $3500

7. The Honda Superhawk CB77 is a 305cc twin-cylinder motorcycle and was produced from 1961 until 1967 (although there are some 1968-registered models). Who rode a 1964 Honda Superhawk CB77 during the trip that led to his popular book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

• Robert Morris
• Robert M. Pirsig
• Chad Pennington

8. The CB175 was produced from 1970-1975. What was the bike's main rival of the day?

• Suzuki GT185
• Yamaha 1750 Lighting
• Kawasaki 175

9. The Honda CB900F (also called the 919 in the U.S. and Hornet in Europe) is a "standard" or "naked" style motorcycle based on a sport bike engine but with a more upright seating position and revised engine and gearing, providing performance and comfort between a typical sport bike and a cruiser. What replaced the bike?

• Honda CB1000R
• Honda CB1200R
• Honda CB1400R

10. The Honda CB550 is a motorcycle manufactured by Honda. It is considered the younger cousin to Honda's CB750. What year was the bike introduced?

• 1974
• 1976
• 1978

Check Your Answers

1. CB350
2. 100 mpg
3. True
4. True
5. Black Bomber
6. $1495
7. Robert M. Pirsig
8. Suzuki GT185
9. Honda CB1000R
10. 1974

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