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151:disc brakes
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58:Predecessor
42:1981 CB900C
433:Categories
352:References
314:saddlebags
295:jack shaft
260:oil cooled
221:motorcycle
186:‑imp
154:Rear: Disc
149:Front: 2×
133:Suspension
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324:Reception
182:‑US
102:Top speed
66:Successor
418:19 April
310:fairings
91:inline-4
81:16-valve
249:CB1100F
218:cruiser
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193:Related
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245:CB900F
241:CB750K
231:Design
201:CB900F
197:CB750K
159:Weight
145:Brakes
121:manual
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