The street bike era we started with. My bro had a 450 Hawk and I had a 450 Nighthawk. Then the jump to 750's, 900's and so on. I still have a 79 CBX and 83 1100f Super Sport.
Perfect displacement and year for here in Québec. Here the plates are cheaper below 400cc and only motorcycles from 1980 and before can be antique plated . This CB400 Hawk with its 360 degree twin-cylinder sound therefore leaves the choice of 2 categories to less be stolen by our DMV. The worst scenario is a 450cc from 1980 and above and all Japanese 400 cc models upgraded their displacement at that time, most of them going to 450, the only vestige remaining today is the GS500e.
Nice bike. I was 20 years old and an avid rider already by then. I was riding a 1978 Suzuki GS1000E at the time and a friend of mine bought a Honda 400 just like that as his first bike. It served him well and he let me take it for a ride. I was impressed for a 400 it had plenty of power to ride on the highway without too much difficulty. I'd say it is on the list of perfect first street bikes. 1980, as you know, was the first year for the Suzuki GS1100E and I was dying to get my hands on one but could never make it happen. Over forty years later I have a 1981 GS1100E I found that is unmolested. I finally have the one that got away.
Wow, Jon, I'm back...... you tube unsubed me. I finally found you back!~ This is the m/c that I was seriously contemplating buying for my 1st bike. We're speaking of 1980, @ 17 yrs old. Didn't get it, and I'm glad. Instead , Sept of 81, I bought a brand new CX500 C...........
Hola Jhon.la motocicleta quedó preciosa .lista para usarla. Y creo que es un precio logico.lastima que vivo tan lejos..😢. Te pregunto la Suzuki Gs 1100 e( la azul) que tienes. Que precio aproximadamente tiene una como la tuya? Saludos jhon
Hola Ricardo! Necesitaría obtener al menos entre $ 6000 y $ 7000 por la GS1100E azul de 1981 si la vendiera. Cada vez es más difícil encontrarlos, especialmente en buenas condiciones. ¡Salud!
Hi Eric! I do still have the XS1100. I'm planning on putting it up for sale if you're interested. I really need more room in the garage. Do you have any interest in the XS? Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Hey Jon, I guess I was just curious about what bikes that I have seen on your channel and what might still be in your garage. For instance, what you may have sold locally that you may not advertise on the channel. Unfortunately, I can't really say that I'm truly "interested" because I couldn't justify the purchase at this point in time. (I have priority things hanging over my head, such as much needed home improvement and planned remodeling projects) ...just got a new roof to start... For me to start the conversation with the "Ole lady" about getting another bike after spending $6k on my KLR 6 months ago wouldn't be good. 😀 Truth be told, I would absolutely love to have the XS...I would worship it! It would be really something to have my first streetbike again. ...how about squeezing it out of the way in the corner until next year and sell some other stuff? 🤣 Eric
Wow. That’s amazing. What a bike!
Amazing testament to Hondas build quality that it’s 44 years old, and still an awesome bike.
Thanks!
What a beautiful bike! The design was so good back then.
Right on, I agree!
The street bike era we started with. My bro had a 450 Hawk and I had a 450 Nighthawk. Then the jump to 750's, 900's and so on. I still have a 79 CBX and 83 1100f Super Sport.
Right on! You've got two nice ones in the garage still! Cheers
Good looking machine 👍👍
Many times I don't care for the looks of the smaller bikes but this one looks good.
Right on! I think Honda did a good job on the styling of this one. Cheers!
Perfect displacement and year for here in Québec. Here the plates are cheaper below 400cc and only motorcycles from 1980 and before can be antique plated . This CB400 Hawk with its 360 degree twin-cylinder sound therefore leaves the choice of 2 categories to less be stolen by our DMV. The worst scenario is a 450cc from 1980 and above and all Japanese 400 cc models upgraded their displacement at that time, most of them going to 450, the only vestige remaining today is the GS500e.
Nice bike. I was 20 years old and an avid rider already by then. I was riding a 1978 Suzuki GS1000E at the time and a friend of mine bought a Honda 400 just like that as his first bike. It served him well and he let me take it for a ride. I was impressed for a 400 it had plenty of power to ride on the highway without too much difficulty. I'd say it is on the list of perfect first street bikes. 1980, as you know, was the first year for the Suzuki GS1100E and I was dying to get my hands on one but could never make it happen. Over forty years later I have a 1981 GS1100E I found that is unmolested. I finally have the one that got away.
So cool! Thanks for sharing the memories. I rode my 1981 GS1100E earlier this week. Great bikes as well. Cheers!
Fantastic work! I bought the very same model/year last summer. Looking forward to bring it back to prime condition.
Very cool, David!
Very nice and ready to ride. Enjoyed the video Jon and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Thanks, Henry!
Great looking bike just a real nice survivor
Thanks!
Wow, Jon, I'm back...... you tube unsubed me. I finally found you back!~ This is the m/c that I was seriously contemplating buying for my 1st bike. We're speaking of 1980, @ 17 yrs old. Didn't get it, and I'm glad. Instead , Sept of 81, I bought a brand new CX500 C...........
Nice! The CX500 is a cool bike as well. Cheers!
A good buy for someone.
It should be a fairly low-maintenance classic. Cheers!
Honda made some very versatile high quality bikes.
Right on, I agree!
Hola Jhon.la motocicleta quedó preciosa .lista para usarla. Y creo que es un precio logico.lastima que vivo tan lejos..😢. Te pregunto la Suzuki Gs 1100 e( la azul) que tienes. Que precio aproximadamente tiene una como la tuya? Saludos jhon
Hola Ricardo! Necesitaría obtener al menos entre $ 6000 y $ 7000 por la GS1100E azul de 1981 si la vendiera. Cada vez es más difícil encontrarlos, especialmente en buenas condiciones. ¡Salud!
Real Nice good price to
Thanks, Paul!
The inline 4 is my favorite motor on th big cc bikes
@@paullavergne2477 Right on! This is my only twin-cylinder bike in a garage of big 4-cylinder bikes. Cheers!
Well done...nice bike!
Eric in NC
Do you still have your XS1100?
Hi Eric! I do still have the XS1100. I'm planning on putting it up for sale if you're interested. I really need more room in the garage. Do you have any interest in the XS? Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Hey Jon, I guess I was just curious about what bikes that I have seen on your channel and what might still be in your garage. For instance, what you may have sold locally that you may not advertise on the channel. Unfortunately, I can't really say that I'm truly "interested" because I couldn't justify the purchase at this point in time. (I have priority things hanging over my head, such as much needed home improvement and planned remodeling projects) ...just got a new roof to start... For me to start the conversation with the "Ole lady" about getting another bike after spending $6k on my KLR 6 months ago wouldn't be good. 😀
Truth be told, I would absolutely love to have the XS...I would worship it! It would be really something to have my first streetbike again.
...how about squeezing it out of the way in the corner until next year and sell some other stuff? 🤣
Eric
@user-sh5dy5tr9d I completely understand. We'll see how it pans out. Cheers!
Very nice bike. I'm close to you, but this one isn't my cup of tea.
Thanks!