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SPECIFICATION: CB 900 SPEC

Air-cooled four-cylinder in-line four-stroke dohc; two valves per cylinder – 64.5mm x 69mm. Four Keihin carburettors; compression ration 9-1. Claimed maximum power 95bhp @ 9000 revs. Electronic ignition and electric start. Twin hydraulic 233mm discs – front; single 253mm rear – all twin piston callipers. Telescopic front forks with adjustable air pressure; Twin oil damped rear shocks with remote reservoir; adjustable damping, rebound and compression. Overall length 2230mm; width 795; Wheelbase 1515mm; ground clearance 145mm; dry weight 242kg (532lb)

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