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Leah’s Vintage Honda CB350 Scrambler – For Sale

Written by Ken Altes

The CB350 was introduced in 1968 and became Honda’s best seller through 1973.  36 HP running through a 5 speed transmission, capable of more than 100 mph. Leah lives down my street, I see her sometimes zipping by.  UPDATE: This vintage Honda CB350 is for sale through Horsepower Farm, link at right.

Leah's Vintage 350  Honda Motorcycle

1979 Honda CBX 1000 at Horsepower Farm (1623 S. Lamar)

Written by Ken Altes

Impressive engine but seems a bit unweildy.  103 hp and 600 lbs., ran a 11.66 sec. 1/4 mile.  More data here.   Drop in to Horsepower Farm to see a bunch of amazing vintage and serious performance bikes, most for sale.  They do service, as well.  See Horsepower Farm link at right of this page under ATX Motor Links.

1979 Honda CBX 1000 at Horsepower Farm 1979 Honda CBX 1000 at Horsepower Farm engine

Vintage Honda CB500 Super Sport

Written by Ken Altes

This Honda CB500 model was made from 1972 to 1974, with 48 HP.

Vintage Honda CB500 in Austin TX

The First Superbike: Honda CB750 for Sale at Horsepower Farm on S. Lamar

Written by Ken Altes

Introduced in 1969, this was a seminal motorcycle, drawing the curtain on the British era,  also called the Universal Japanese Motorcycle, or UJM, setting a new standard in power, reliability, convenience and sophistication.  This example is a 1970 CB750. See  link for Horsepower Farm at the right side. History from Wiki.

1970 Honda CB750KO