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Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr - [1982]
This edition of the Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Honda CB 900 has a 901cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1982 CB 900 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 900's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 242 kgs (533 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Honda CB 900 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 901cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 95 bhp (70 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 56.7 lb-ft (77.0 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2006 Suzuki GSF 1200 GT Bandit has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr.
The 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr has a Power to weight ratio of 392.5 bhp per ton and 234.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 CB 900 competing with the 2006 Suzuki GSF 1200 GT Bandit [417.0 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator [416.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 900 generating around 234.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Norton Commando 961 CR SP [259.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton Commando 961 125th Anniversary [259.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.6 secs, this makes the Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr similar in acceleration to the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF (9.4 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki SV 650 N (9.4 secs). This Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr and the 2007 Suzuki AN 200 Burgman
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Suzuki AN 200 Burgman (0 secs) and the 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1982 version of the Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 CB 900 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Honda CB 900 F2-C Bol dOr then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
