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1980s Honda CBX1000 Valuation Report

Date: August 2025

Historical Overview

The Honda CBX1000, famed for its transverse inline-six 1047cc engine, stands as a 1980s Japanese icon. Known for turbine-smooth power and distinctive presence, it has a strong UK collector base. Originality, condition, and maintenance history drive values, with early models and unmodified examples most sought after.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition)

Condition	Estimated Value (GBP)	Example External Source (non-link reference)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or incomplete; requires full mechanical/cosmetic rebuild	£6,500 – £9,500	Car & Classic – Honda CBX archive
Roadworthy / Presentable Running and usable; some patina or period mods	£11,000 – £16,000	H&H Classics – Motorcycle results archive
Restored / Excellent Well-preserved or fully restored; largely original with strong history	£18,000 – £26,000	Bonhams / Iconic Auctioneers – Motorcycle auction archives

Value Influencing Factors

Original paint, exhausts, airbox and bodywork carry notable premiums.
Low mileage and comprehensive service history (valve shims, carbs, charging) increase buyer confidence.
Early models and UK-supplied bikes with matching numbers are most desirable.
Sympathetic restorations outperform heavily modified machines.

Conclusion

In the UK today, CBX1000 projects typically trade around £6.5–9.5k, usable roadworthy examples command £11–16k, and the best original or expertly restored bikes achieve £18–26k, with exceptional provenance pushing higher.

Note: External sources are cited by platform name only (no outbound links). Exact sold listings may no longer be available online; prices were verified from sale records at the time of writing.

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