CB History Part 1 on Exhibit at the Newly Renovated Honda Collection Hall
1959 Benly CB92 Super Sport, the first to adopt the CB moniker. Other domestic and foreign bikes are displayed in the back row
On March 1, 2024, the Honda Collection Hall, which tells the story of Honda’s dreams and challenges, was reopened after renovation. To commemorate the event, the CB series, one of Honda’s main motorcycle brands, is on display for a four-month special exhibition from Friday, March 1 to Sunday, June 30, 2024.
The first “CB History” instalment features the very first models in the CB series from 1959 to the 1960s. Many famous motorcycles from domestic and foreign manufacturers from the same era will also be on display, totaling 50 bikes.
The 1950s was a time when Honda and other Japanese motorcycle manufacturers boldly took up the challenge of developing high-performance bikes that were designed to compete with the European offerings. Through the CB series, visitors can see the evolution of road sports bike technology and design in Japan and around the world.
1968 Dream CB250 (air-cooled 4-stroke 2-cylinder OHC engine)
1964 CB160 (fore) and Benly CB125 (behind): Both road sports models powered by air-cooled 4-stroke 2-cylinder OHC engines.
1969 Dream CB750 FOUR (fore) powered by sensational 4-stroke 4-cylinder OHC engine
1965 Dream CB450 (back) powered by high-performance 4-stroke 2-cylinder DOHC engine
1965 Dream CB450 engine (right)
1967 N360 mini car’s engine, based on the 444 cc CB450 engine, modified with lower 354 cc displacement
1967 N360 exhibit with engine visible
1959 ARIEL Square Four 4G Mark II (U.K.) powered by 1000 cc air-cooled 4-stroke 4-cylinder OHV engine
1968 MV Agusta 600 Four (Italy) powered by 600 cc air-cooled 4-stroke 4-cylinder DOHC engine
1969 Yamaha R3 (left) powered by 350 cc air-cooled 2-stroke 2-cylinder engine
1965 Suzuki 250 T20 (right) powered by 250 cc air-cooled 2-stroke 2-cylinder engine
Both CB-series competitors were well received by road sports fans.
Videos of four CB models in action are also being shown.
RC142 (6th in the 1959 Isle of Man TT races)
125 cc factory bike that Honda raced in the Road Racing World Championship for the first time was a large influence on the CB series.
Production racers permanent exhibit
Exciting racing bikes that motorsports fans went wild over (along with the CB series)
Honda Collection Hall Special Exhibits
CB Garage Collection
CB History Part 1: Pioneers of the Super Sports bikes
Open:
March 1 (Friday) - June 30 (Sunday), 2024
Venue:
Honda Collection Hall 2nd and 3rd floors, central area
Opening hours:
Please check the MOBILITY RESORT MOTEGI website for details.
Closed:
June 11 - June 14