Honda CB1000 Custom reviews

Just bought my 4th one, will be my last one, beautiful bike, 5 star on every thing this bike offers, lots of people don't understand the bike, the high range isn't just for highway riding, I do lots off riding in the white mountains of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, the high range can be use in several gears, all depends on the traffic and road conditions etc. Great bike. Show less

I bought this bike for $3,200 brand new. We've been from Canada to Key West and from New York to Pikes Peak. A professional mechanic when I bought it, I wanted a bike that if I just kept the fluids changed, did the occasional spark plug replacement, put in a new battery every few years and kept up the tires and brakes that I could ride for this many years and never have to do anything else. Well it's 2016... and I've also had to replace a couple of rear turn signals and a flasher and besides the above, nothing else. What a Bike. I never dreamed when I bought it that it would perform and last so long. With around 50K on it right now, I'd trust it on a coast to coast ride in a heartbeat. It's no wonder this bike still has such a large following. And I see that used, this bike is still being sold around $2,500. Hard to believe that if I sold it today... that 30 years of dependable transportation on a 2 wheeled vehicle that handles and ride as well as it does would have only cost $500. Show less

I think the handling of this bike is outstanding. The braking performance is great. It could use more horsepower but it has enough to make you smile. The black and the lines of the bike give it quite a personality. You do have to be leggy to ride it, it is tall. But it's just a fun all-around bike, and I highly recommend it. Show less

This bike is absolutely amazing. Can you believe the mileage?! It still doesn't burn oil and gets 45 mpg average. I don't know the complete history of the bike. The dealer I purchased it from claims it was a one owner bike. (Yeah, right, with this mileage?) I never pursued the history because the bike has been nearly flawless. I average about 5000 miles per year and find the bike a blast to ride. I could use a more comfortable seat and a rear shock upgrade for comfort, but, I probably won't trade this machine for anything soon. They just don't make anything that appeals to me more than this bike. I've had a love affair with the Honda CB750 since 1969. Show less

The Custom was built at the time they still made MOTORCYCLES !! It's really a GREAT bike. I know nothing better than cruising during the landscape on my Custom - the sound of the smooth running engine - Oh boy . that's HEAVEN and Freedom. Tribute to Soichiro Honda. Show less

I bought a 1983 Honda CB1000C when it was first offered. My wife and I toured on it with a tank bag. It is strong and relatively quiet and I like the traditional styling. I traded it for the V-four Magna and other bikes after that. I didn't ride for many years. About three years ago I started to miss riding and after searching found a cherry 1000 exactly like the one I had only this one had 12,000 miles on it. Show less

One of the greatest rides ANYWHERE. Power, agility, like a lithe cat on the prowl, 89hp and over 10K rpm redline. This bike is a screamer or a docile pussy cat, it can cruise at 90 or at 30. Not may motorcycles do what this big bike can, and there are not any new ones that compare. With the Hondaline fairing and a radio, a crusier. With just a windscreen, a screamer. I have seen 140 mph and lots left in the bike. Show less

What a great bike to ride. Plenty of power, top end about 120ish with a great deal of off the line. I don't like where they sat the feet pegs tho. don't keep your left foot under the shifter on hard lefts. I caught my foot and about broke it. But this is a great all around bike. But you must be a larger person to ride it. I am 5'11 200 pounds and I just touch the ground. I recommend this bike to any experienced rider.- Show less

I`ve ridden my cb1000 about 13,000 miles in a year with no problems.Its fast enough to out run most cars off the line,but it is not extremly fast.It does pretty good on the freeway which most of my miles come from. I think its an all around good bike. Show less

My CB750 is the Nighthawk version.I went 200mi.to buy it because it was the only bike I could afford that had good body lines,& I was told to stick with inline 4's for long longevity.I love the pull from 6,000 to 9,000.I put lower,dirt bike style bars on it to stretch out my 54yr.old back.The sit up & beg position torchers my back.It worked! It had 10,300,now has 12,800 miles & does use a Qt.every 500 mi.I'll gladly add that for the fun, that inline 4 gave me howling out of those 35MPH curves in the Black Hills.That big TOPHEAVY,Tire Sliding BEAST, was a RIOT in those beautiful canyons.Trailering to Arkansas in several weeks for my final fling with my curvatious gal. !! Show less