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(Not so) Early Hondas: the 1980's

The "Bronze Age" of Hondas, ushering in todays modern machines
Witness the transition from the UJM to the modern sportbikes and cruisers, as was defined by the bikes of the 1980's


1980 CM400A
Precursor to the 450 Rebel

1983 CX650C
Transverse V-Twin powered Honda

1983 VT500 Shadow
Featured liquid cooling and shaft drive, the Shadow namebadge would soon prove to be a popular item in future 600cc and 1100cc renditions.

1985 250 Rebel
Later revamped and went back into production in 1995

1985 VF500 Interceptor

1987 CBR600 Hurricane
The CBR600 is also still in production, the fifth generation will be among the 2003 line up.

CB750 Nighthawk
Yes, the CB750 is still in production. The Nighthawk is the third generation of it featuring DOHC and self adjusting valves, and is still one heckuva bike after all these years.