1998 Honda CB1000 Super Four

Highlights

Single owner bike from new
Low mileage example
Exemplary condition throughout

The Appeal

The CB1000 was Honda's answer to their competition's big naked street bikes. Before this, Honda never had a model in this category and the likes of the Kawasaki ZR1100 or Suzuki GSX1100 ruled the roost. Intended for the rider who liked a bit of wind in their face with no interest in tearing it around closed courses on track days.

Nicknamed ‘Project Big 1’ by Honda due to it being their first standard litre motorcycle, as well as the sheer size of the bike compared to what they were used to. The thought of the CB1000 Super Four was highly regarded by the design leader Koji Nakano. A motorcycle rider once told him that “Big-sized motorcycles are supposed to be valiant and sound good. Honda has a lot of motorcycles, but I think it is mainly a 250cc and 400cc company”. Nakano was shocked that this was the view of Honda, and from then on shared his ideas with Toshiaki Kishi, a designer, leading to the design of a new inline-four big motorbike.

This example has been handsomely kept in caring ownership, and it shows when you see the photos. Pristinely kept with good service history - finding a CB1000 in such condition now is no easy task!

The History and Paperwork

Originally registered on the 19th of May 1998
Purchased from HGB Motorcycles on the 23rd of May 1998
Honda CB1000 owners manual present
V5C present and correct
V5C states that the vehicle was registered overseas but there appears to be no evidence to prove this
HGB Motorcycles service book complete with service stamps up to the current mileage
Sales invoices present for serviceable parts
MOT test certificates present for various years
Recent clean MOT pass on the 18th of July 2024
Meta System installation certificate from 2012

The Condition

Exemplary condition throughout
Black paintwork appears to be in well maintained condition with no notable damage, just some small age related marks as to be expected
Honda vinyls on the fuel tank are present and well defined
Leather seat appears undamaged with only very minor signs of use
Rear fender and handle are in good condition
Front forks are handsomely kept, as are all of the front lights showing no damage or signs of age
Rubber handlebar grips appear in good condition with no excessive
Brightwork throughout appears in excellent shape
Front and rear wheels well kept with no reportable damage
Front and rear Bridgestone tyres appear to have plenty of tread left

The Mechanics

998cc inline-four cylinder engine, reportedly in excellent mechanical health
4x Keihin 34mm carburetors
5-speed transmission reportedly in great mechanical condition
Chain-driven final drive with an oil lubrication system
Twin 310mm front discs with 4-piston calipers
43mm telescopic front shocks and Showa adjustable rear shocks
236kg dry weight
Recently serviced on the 4th of January 2024 with 13,251 miles on the clock

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