When you're ready for a new

motorcycle, your comparisons should

begin, and end,right here.

Honda for 1979.

CBX. For 1979 Honda has carried technological
excellence beyond mere speed and power. The
A staggering, new CBX is a six-cylinder, six-carburetor, 24-valve,
unorthodox DOHC 1047 cc powerhouse with Pointless
Inductive ignition that makes its own rules and
achievement defies comparison with its lesser brethren.
that will As a motorcycle that will search out and
qualify its rider, the
change the way CBX is a challenge
you think. which must be
answered. It's a
bike for experienced riders who know per- clearance. So, while the CBX gives the illu-
fection when they see it... and can afford it. sion of great mass, its overall width is
The CBX invites its rider, moves and nearly the same as that of the 750 Four!
reacts with him. For example, cornering The CBX is a fine-tuned, harmonious
clearance is not impaired by the alternator motorcycle.., from rider posture to instru-
and ignition components. Rather, Honda mentation, suspension, banking and braking,
has put them on a primary shaft behind as well as obvious power and acceleration.
the crankshaft. In addition, the outside An unexpected joy to maneuver in tight
flywheels on either side of the engine have city traffic, and nothing less than a
been trimmed to allow beveling of the phenomenon out on the open road.
lower crankcase to further aid cornering The Honda CBX is here ... to stay. .
The Gold Wing
is powered by
a
liquid-cooled 999 cc
OHC opposed
four.
Power iS delivered
to the rear wheel
by an enclosed
drive shaft.
 All major electrical
connections are housed in
the center pod module.

All instrumentation
is mounted in
easy-to-read fashion.

Gold Wing.
If the place you most want to be is a thousand miles away.
Or two thousand. Maybe 10,000. The superla- among the fraternity of dedicated touring riders.
tive Honda GL1000 Gold Wing1M is designed Comfort and convenience in the grand manner
and built for such heroic distances. It's a touring are evident throughout the machine. Contoured
machine absolutely without equal. Just about its handlebars afford a comfortable riding posture.
only limits involve you, the rider. .. how much Wide-profile tires are fitted to stylish all-aluminum
I time have you got on your hands? ComStarTM wheels. An approved quartz-halogen
This shaft-drive, liquid-cooled masterpiece headlight gives outstanding illumination.
is powered by a 999 cc OHC opposed-four- The incomparable Honda Gold Wing. If there's
cylinder engine that has set new standards for a grand tour going on in your head, there's
smoothness and long-distance dependability simply no better way to make it a reality.
If your pursuit of pleasure involves
a road... any road,anywhere,
anytime...your vision involves Honda.
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CB75OK, CB75OK Limited Edition
and CB75OF. Honda turns
Superbike evolution
into revolution.
 An engineering and styling revolution is Pointless Inductive ignition provides the hot
about to take place in 750 cc Superbikes. Intro- sparks that help these new machines deliver
ducing three all-new Honda 7505. The 1979 their impressive performance.
CB750K and CB750K Limited Edition. And the The totally new CB750K is available in three
fabulous new CB750F strikingly rich, deep colors —Candy Burgundy,
Their engines are 749 cc, Candy Brown and Black.
DOHC, 16-valve Fours inspired Each set off with
by the famed Honda RCB World distinctive accent
Championship endurance stripes. The highly
road-racing machines. chromed wheels
And it shows. sport a hydraulic
front disc
All three 750s are fed by a
brake
bank of four 30 mm CV carbu- Four 30mm
CV carburetors.
retors equipped with an accel-
erator pump for snappier throttle
response. And a transistorized
and a wide rear drum brake. Double overhead cams are CB750E— the direct descend-
driven by silent chains.
Topping off this eye-catching ant of the RCB. This is a machine
package is the CB750K's classic for the discriminating expert.
four-into-four exhaust. And its styling places it years
The 1979 CB750K Limited ahead of anything you might
Edition is exactly what it says. .. have seen.
a limited-edition model with an The new CB750F comes
image and style all its own. The equipped with all-aluminum
new CB750K Limited Edition Honda ComStarTM wheels.
stands as a proud salute to the There's a pair of powerful hy-
great decade since Honda intro- draulic front disc brakes and a
duced the superbike era with single rear disc as well. And a
the original 750 Four. special four-into-two exhaust
And now for the coup de system, so meticulously designed
grace. The dazzling, perform- that all four header pipes tuck
ance oriented 1979 Honda inside the new frame's rails to
1G-valve PentroofTM cylinderhead.
 749 cc DOHC
four-cylinder
transverse in-line
four-stroke
with 16 valves.

CB750F instrumentation.
deliver the kind of cornering clearance
you've only dreamed about until now.
All this and a full 75 horsepower*
at 9000 rpm!
The new 1979 Honda CB750s. Highly
sophisticated. Strikingly styled. Incredible to ride.
*AII horsepower ratings are SAE net
taken at the crankshaft.

The CB750F and CB750K Limited Edition are

currently scheduled for release in December 1978.

r't
 The great new Honda C8650.
CB650. Designed to be the buy of the year.
In the performance-per-dollar
Boulevard beauty. category, this one's going to be
tough to beat. On the spec chart

Back-road bandit. and on the road.

The C8650 is a new entry in the
Honda line. The big-bore, short-
stroke, OHC four-cylinder engine
whips out a sizzling 60 horsepower
)i 9000 rpm. Yet sophisticated
Honda engineering helps it deliver
surprisingly good gas mileage. What a New highlighted Honda ComStarTM wheels are
combination! found fore and aft. And the chromed four-into-
To tackle everything from Saturday Night on two exhaust applies the final glistening touch
the boulevard to weekends on the Interstate, to this new attention getter.
the CB650 comes with a smooth-shifting five- The all-new 1979 Honda CB650. Potently
speed transmission. And for those afternoon engineered. Meticulously styled. Built low and
darts through the canyon, there's a hydraulic lean. Its seat height is just over 31 inches and it
disc brake up front and a large diameter drum weighs only 430 lbs. dry! Check that and all its
brake in back. other features against its nearest four-stroke
The new CB650 offers visual excitement to competitor and you'll smile all the way back to
match its engineering excellence. The paint your Honda dealer.
scheme is striking, yet subtle in its statement. The C8650 is currently scheduled for release in December 1978.
CX500. That's right. Honda's revolutionary liquid-
cooled twin now comes in three very distinct
Such a resounding models.
success we're introducing The CX500 Custom. Our radically styled
it again. variation on the phenomenal CX theme.
Stepped, comfortably padded seat. Pull-back
And again. handlebars. New highlighted ComStarTM
And again. wheels. A rich, mellow sound that defies
description.

e
CX500 Deluxe. Definitely for the sports-

i
oriented touring rider. Low, softly padded seat
for superb long-distance comfort. 130/90516 nance shaft drive and positive-shifting five-
rear tire. Distinct colors and trim, plus new speed transmission. A special damper plate broad-
highlighted ComStars, really set this bike apart. ens clutch engagement for very smooth starts.
The CX500. Complete with everything that Adding to its distinctive flair, each CX500
made it a virtual sellout during its first model comes equipped with Honda ComStar wheels
year. and tubeless tires. There's a powerful hydraulic
The heart of each CX500 is a liquid-cooled 80° disc brake up front. Heavily chromed double-
496 cc four-stroke V-Twin. It's a big-bore Honda reverse-flow mufflers further identify the package.
design that delivers a sizzling 48 hp. ..plenty The Honda CX500s. Freedom of choice was
of usable power for both sport and open road. never more exciting!
Performance is enhanced by the low-mainte-

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Deluxe and Custom feature

wide i6-1n~h rear tires

f£ONTuA

The CX500 Custom and CX500 Deluxe are currently scheduled for release in January 1979.
 The Honda Hawks.
Mid-sized motorcycles
with Superbike spirit.

OHC, three-valve, Pentroof head.

Big-bore pistons & short-stroke crankshaft.

 The 1979 Honda Hawk I and Hawk II are And Honda's exclusive Power Chamber.TM
the bikes for the rider who wants high For the sport-minded rider who wants extra
performance in a mid-size machine. style along with his performance, there's the
There's nothing like the Honda HawksTA° Hawk II. It's got all of the Hawk I's techno-
Their unique big-bore, short-stroke, three- logical features, plus a few tricks of its own.
valve, OHC, PentroofTM head engines deliver Honda ComStarTM wheels. Electric starting.
a hot 39 horsepower @ 9500 rpm. That's Tachometer. Front disc brake. And more. The
the kind of technology that has made these Hawk II is for weekdays to work and weekends
machines the recognized four-stroke perform- to wherever.
ance leaders in their class. With their smooth, high-performance engines
The Hawk I is designed for the budget- and impressive list of standard features, mid-size
minded rider who wants a technically sophis- four-stroke performance riders need look no
ticated machine. Yet the high-spirited Hawk I further than the new 1979 Honda Hawks.
doesn't skimp on important features. Like They deliver big.
Capacitor Discharge Tri-PulserTM ignition. Dual
counterbalancers. New-generation suspension.

Tri-Puiser Capacitor Discharge ignitlon.

CM4OOT and CM4O0A Hondamatic.
Honda's innovative street bikes
in Saturday Night Clothes.
Blend revolutionary HawkTM technology with commuting, cruising or a night at the disco.
uptown style and what do you get? Just the Either CM400 will dress up your riding
slickest new mid-range street cruisers you're style, but they also offer two distinctive ways
likely to see all year —the Honda CM400A to roll. The 400A offers Honda's ingenious
HondamaticTM and CM400T. Hondamatic two-speed semi-automatic
Check the teardrop tank, low stepped seat, transmission. Hondamatic means no clutch
pull-back handlebars, shortie mufflers and lever. And no clutch lever means easier riding.
black ComStarTM wheels. All of a sudden a lot The 400T has a crisp-shifting constant-mesh
of other motorcycles begin to look very plain. five-speed gearbox. And both machines have
Since motorcycling is a sensory experience, suspension elements that help the ride match
you not only want your bike to work right, the good looks.
but look right, too. And you want to look The new Honda CM400s. Total concept
right when you're riding it, whether it's for engineering doesn't stop at the nuts and bolts.

Black ComStar wheels.

The CM400T and CM400A Hondamatic are currently

scheduled for release in March 1979.
TwinStar and CB125S.
Proving that small doesn't have to mean boring. F

Where does it say your first bike has to be Sport riding? The CB125S can stretch a
devoid of style and spirit? Not at Honda. And gallon of gas, but it'll never make you yawn.
this pair of nifty streeters proves it. Whether you're sorting out city traffic or
Looking for style? The TwinStar'sTM got it, exploring a winding stretch of back road, you'll
with sleek teardrop tank, pull-back handlebars know you're on a real motorcycle. And the
and comfortable low stepped seat. There's also responsive single-cylinder OHC engine has an
the convenience of electric starting. And a impressive reliability record.
willing twin-cylinder OHC engine that TwinStar and CB125S. Two distinctive ways to
can handle everything from cross-campus l Y go for your first bike. Either way, no one
hops to freeway will guess it's your first
commuting. ,_ —unless you tell them.

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 The Honda Express and PA5O Moped.
Now, for a little light entertainment.
Thinking small? Honda has three neat Express1M II, a second-generation Express
variations on this low-hassle, with luxury features. The deeply padded
high-mileage, good-time transportation seat invites sitting in, rather than on, and
theme. the styling is unique. Add the optional
For example, there's the popular baskets, and either Express becomes an
Honda Express TM It's stingy with your excellent errand runner.
gas money —up to 100 miles per The PA50 Moped has a full range of
gallon —and generous with riding fun. quality features, including enclosed
No pedals. No clutch. And starting is as driveline, full suspension and V-MaticTM
easy as winding drive. And it's got something no
a clock. other moped can offer —the
And now Honda nameplate. And that
there's also makes it special.

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 Honda-
designed OIiC four-valve
XL tire tread dual exhaust Unique 23-Inch front wheel
pattern (except XL75 and XLIOOS ). port head on XL500S and XL250S. by bumps and potholes
rte.

up
The Honda XL series.Road bikes that
mind playing dirty.
y
Six models deep, the Honda XL line class with leading-axle forks. And the front
embodies the most sophisticated four- suspension delivers 8 inches of travel.
stroke on/off-road technology in the Honda-designed tread pattern tires
industry, a fact you'll appreciate on the provide improved traction, both on- and
street and in the rough. off-road. All this and more in a state-of-
XL500S. The Honda XL you've been the-art bike that weighs just 282 lbs. dry.
waiting for has arrived.., and it's about See it to believe it!
to take your world by storm. The new XL250S. Without question, this is one
XL500S is lighter, has more suspension of the most exciting and advanced dual-
travel, more torque and more horsepower purpose bikes available today. A strong
than any other 500 cc four-stroke dual- 249 cc OHC four-stroke engine fed by a
purpose machine. Its incredible 497 cc, 28 mm carburetor provides plenty of
four-valve OHC engine pumps out 33 hp usable power. Honda-designed tires
at 6250 rpm. It's the only machine in the provide plenty of traction. There's a
 •oesn • tSWa o Vibration-reducing counterbalancers 4-valve Pentroof head with central-
as severely as a smaller wheel. on XLSOOS and XL25OS. ized spark plug on XL500S, XL250S.

don't
23-inch wheel mounted up front —as on the
XL500S—which contributes to the machine's
impressive ground clearance (over 10 inches).
Leading-axle front forks deliver an impressive 8
inches of travel, gas-pressurized rear shocks up
to 7 inches of rear wheel movement. Road
i
requisites include deep comfortable seat, plus
full instrumentation including resettable
tripmeter. At just 260 lbs. dry, this bike's a total
trip, in more ways than one.

The XL500S is currently scheduled for release in March 1979.

Some more dirty players. The XL series continued.
XL185S. This is the mid-range Honda XL XL125S. Once again, when it comes to
that's totally new for '79. Here's an excellent suspension travel the Honda XLI25S
beginner's machine that delivers more front outdoes them all ... nearly 8 inches up front
and rear suspension travel than any other and 6.5 inches in the rear. A strong 124 cc
bike in its class. engine coupled to a six-speed constant-
It's equipped with leading-axle forks. There's mesh transmission gives this machine wide
an impressive 10.4 inches of ground clearance versatility wherever you ride. A Capacitor
and Honda-designed tread pattern tires similar Discharge ignition, Honda-designed tires
to those found on the larger XLs. Weight and gas shocks further help bring this bike
comes in at just 233 lbs. dry. Full instrumenta- to the head of its class.
tion and lighting for the road,of course. XL100S. A superb beginner's XL based

Rubber-mounted rear
turn signals (all XIS).

L4ghtv'eight co
(except XU00
a~iZl~L751.'

XLs feature easy-to-read instrumentation

with large reset knob (except XL75(.

XL125S through XL500S feature CD ignitions.

upon the XL125S frame size, this machine combines light
weight (209 lbs. dry), low seat height (31 inches) and small
wheels (19-inch front, 17-inch rear) to help give the younger
rider more confidence. Leading-axle forks and lay-down shocks
add to the machine's big-bike performance. Any way you look
at it, the XL100S is a lot of bike for your money.
X175. It's a real big-bike look-alike, from slick instrumenta-
tion to full road lighting. Power is supplied by a peppy 75 cc
OHC four-stroke single. Positive-shifting four-speed transmis-
sion and rear shocks with five-way adjustment round out this
Honda's credentials.
Honda XR series. Here are three all-new off-road enduro sin-
gles from Honda. Responsive, tractable and sure-
Hot,new enduro-ready footed. With plenty of trick features designed
four-strokes with to make your wins come that much easier.
dirt on their minds. XR500. This is the Big One. 497 cc's worth
of big-bore, short-stroke, four-valve engine. CD
ignition. Automatic decompression starting
system. And more.
The new long-travel XR500 gives you
Enduro speedometer with easy-
to-read tripmeter
(except XR80J. Chain tensioner (except XR80J.
Re
to•

Headlight/number plate
combination (except XR80).
 9.1-inch travel, leading-axle forks and 8 inches XR250. The exciting 252.5-Ib. (dry weight)
in back from its gas-pressurized lay-down Honda XR250 is ready to take on the competi-
shocks. There's a sharp-steering 23-inch wheel tion. Like the XR500, its big-bore, short-stroke
up front and Honda-designed claw-action four-valve engine really puts the power to
enduro tires. All together the new XR500 the ground. And it's got the same full
weighs just 271 lbs. dry! enduro equipment. Folding
Honda's powerful new XR500 is king of the shifter and brake pedal.
off-road four-strokes. It's ready to help you Accurate, easy-
thump the competition. to-read big digit
speedometer

ar fender-mounted
of bag (except XR80(.
with large tripmeter reset knob. Enduro under-200 cc class. It's loaded with enduro
lighting. Smooth alloy skid plate. A fender- extras like folding shifter and brake pedal,
mounted tool bag. And specially-designed 21-inch front wheel, claw-action tires and
claw-action enduro tires for extra traction. more! And it weighs only 216 lbs. dry!
XR185. Here's a CD-fired, The Honda XR500, XR250 and XR185.
six-speed, long-travel, Enduro-ready Honda four-strokes with many
enduro-ready small-bore for extras as standard equipment. Get a grip on
the rider who likes his hot one of these new Hondas. Then get a grip on
competition in the yourself.
 XR80. The smallest XR in Honda's 1979 line-up
is the XR80. It's a super little fun bike for the
family and a great machine for learning
motorcycling fundamentals. Its 8.8 horsepower,
79 cc five-speed engine and off-road
suspension deliver plenty of enjoyment.

The XR500 is currently scheduled for release in February 1979.

The XR185 is currently scheduled for release in December 1978.

Honda-designed claw- Folding shift lever and brake

action tires (except XR80). pedal (except XR80J. XR80.
If you're out to challenge
the elements...sand,mud,watei
dust...break out on a Honda.
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 CR125R and This year, there are two works replica
Honda rockets for those afflicted with
CR25OR Elsinores. motocross fever. The 1979 CR250R and all-
A pair of red-hot new CR125R ElsinoresTT
motocrossers. The race-ready CR125R embodies the
same sophisticated technology and engi-
neering that has made its larger brother the
motocross hit of the year. A short-stroke, 24
horsepower, reed-valve, CD-ignited, six-
speed engine. Chrome-moly frame. Long-
travel suspension with 11 inches of travel up
front and 10.9 inches in back. A sharp-steering
23-inch front wheel. And exclusive Honda-

Z50R. The 1979 Honda Z50R

is perfect for future moto-
cross stars who are
just starting out. Its
reliable 49 cc four-
stroke engine and
three-speed trans-
mission with auto-
matic clutch make it New, grid-patterned
easier to learn on.
And it's painted
in bright Team
Honda red.
designed claw-action tires for increased traction. grid-patterned GP Reed Valve1M for broader
The incredible new Honda CR125R Elsinore power and more top-end steam (37 hp) than
is on its way. And the hot 125 class is going to ever. A new, longer chain guide with machined
sizzle like never before. aluminum rollers. A reinforced airbox that's
easier to service. And the unique claw-action
With the incredible Honda CR250R claiming MX tires will help you get around the track
victories from Maine to California, 250-class like never before.
motocross has been a different ball game. And The dynamic duo. Honda's CR250R and
the new 1979 CR250R may change the rules CR125R Elsinores. Do you really think you can
for good. win without one?
Numerous changes help make the long-
CR's are designed for motocross use only and are
travel (11.8-in. front, 11.0-in. rear) CR250R faster sold "as is" without warranty. The CR125R is
and stronger. Totally new porting and a currently scheduled for release in January 1979.

Longer chain guide with

machined aluminum rollers.
CT70/90,ATC70/'1'10, No matter how you like your off-road fun, there's
a Honda in this collection that'll get the job done —
Odyssey. Welcome and then some.
to Honda's all-terrain CT70/90. Ever wonder what's at the end of the
supermarket. trail? Honda's CT70 and CT90 are two great ways
to get you there —and back again. Durable
single-cylinder OHC four-stroke power. Automatic
clutches. Whether it's dirt roads, cow trails or just
fun around the campground, Honda's trail bikes
really come into their own when the pavement
ends. And both bikes are street legal.
The three-speed CT70 Mini Trail®
lets young riders in early on
the wholesome fun of off-
road motorcycling. And
with its dual-range four-speed transmission, the speeds. It's designed for fun, but the ATC110
versatile CT90 does so many things so well. Just also has a practical side that's helped make it a
what you'd expect of the world's No. 1 trail bike. big favorite with farmers and ranchers.
ATC70/110. Three fat low-pressure tires and Odyssey. Hooked on dune buggies? Try this
strong four-stroke OHC single-cylinder engines Honda four-wheeler on for size. The steel rollbar
help Honda's unique All Terrain Cycles live up to unbolts quickly and the OdysseyTM is sized to
their names in everything from good old dirt to make it easy to transport to where the fun is.
shallow mud to sand and even hard-packed snow. That's the beauty of the Odyssey. A potent 248
For small and inexperienced riders, the ATC°70 cc two-stroke engine and low-pressure tires
is just right: three speeds, automatic clutch and help deliver dune-buggy fun ... through sand,
adjustable throttle stop to limit speed to rider shallow mud, even hard-packed snow.
ability. It's not afraid to work, either. Bolt on the
For 1979, the ATC°110 has a 105 cc engine with optional tote rack and the Odyssey becomes a
plenty of power to go utility runabout that can help make
with its dual-range four Y ranch and farm errands a game.
3
 Now that you've chosen the best bike,
here's the best gear to go withit.

Always wear a helmet and eye protection when riding. Keep lights on and check local laws for licensing
and age requirements. *Ail horsepower ratings throughout this advertisement are SAE net taken at the crankshaft. Availability may be
limited on some models. Check with your local Honda dealer for release dates. Release dates shown in this advertisement are tentative
and subject to change without notice. Specifications on all models subject to change without notice. Some bikes designed for off-road
and/or operator use only. Express"' not available in Washington. See the Yellow Pages for your nearest Honda dealer. CYCLE.

Pro-Honda boots: Steel-reinforced, with

quick-release Velcro® closures. Pro-Honda goggles. Changeable lenses. Team Honda Jackets.
Hondaline oil. Four- and two-stroke. Hondaline helmets. Snell-
and D.O. - roved.

Hondaline®
luggage rack.

4fondaline MX
gear. Comfort and
protection, top
to toe. Hondaline jackets.
100% nylon in distinctive Honda colors.
Hondalin ouring gloves.
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Hondaline BrltestripeTM helmets. Full-face or open-face styles.

HONDA
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