The seller says they’ve had this nice-looking little Honda for two decades and just haven’t gotten around to finishing it and getting it on the road again. This 1972 Honda CB-100 K2 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and the seller is asking $800. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Lothar… of the Hill People for the tip!
As with most craigslist and Facebook Marketplace ads, the photos can sometimes be iffy as far as giving a good overall representation of a vehicle for sale. Sellers sometimes don’t seem to think that it’s important to get overall photos of all sides of a vehicle, which seems strange to me. In the case of this CB-100, we don’t really get to see the left side for some reason. I hope it’s ok on that side. Otherwise, it seems like a nice bike overall from what is visible. There is a big dent in the front fender, though, which they show.
As you can see, the taillight is missing, so the next owner will have to hit up eBay and other sources for a replacement. They say it has newer tires, and also a newer gas tank, side covers, and seat. It also comes with an electronic ignition that isn’t installed. It needs a new petcock for the gas tank, but that shouldn’t be too hard to find online. The big glitch may be a missing number on the VIN, according to the seller who tried to register it, but the DMV balked at the number. The seller has owned this one for two decades, and it’s been parked in their garage for the last decade, according to the listing.
I can’t imagine a motorcycle this small with over 9,600 miles on it, but no matter the size, they’re fun to ride. Just stay off the freeway and watch out for texting nutjobs. As part of Honda’s “Super Sport” lineup, the CB-100 series was made between 1970 and 1982. The CB-100 K2 was made for the 1972 through 1975 model years and came in white with either blue or red accent colors.
After 20 years of dormancy, there are both mechanical and cosmetic things on the next owner’s to-do list. The engine cases could be repainted, and most of the other bits could probably be polished or touched up. The engine is Honda’s 99-cc four-stroke OHC single with 11 horsepower and 8 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent through a 5-speed transmission on this 200-pound bike, and it hasn’t run in about two years since the seller drained the fuel. Despite needing a few parts, $800 isn’t horrible for any decent-looking motorcycle no matter its size. Any thoughts on this CB-100?
Hey, that headlight/speedo looks familiar, it’s the incorrect one that was on the CL90 bike. Let me make this perfectly clear, I started that last motorcycle post dismally, but it’s the world we live in. Sometimes it gets in your face. If you play with fire, there’s a good chance you’ll get burned. Sometimes, it’s the thrill of getting close to the edge, whatever it is, if you have a passion for something, an episode like that should only make you more cautious. May I remind you, over 36,000 people died in car accidents last year, but that doesn’t stop us from driving.
Take this bike for example. Its primary purpose, was to transport the rider short distances, economically, and it did it well and still could. It goes fast enough to keep up with city traffic, has good brakes, nimble, no parking issues, and above all, bullet proof. A great alternative to an E-bike, and then some. As mentioned with all these, pray the electrics work, as many are unobtainium now, and why so many are “low mileage”. Normally I’d say great find, but these are at the bottom of every motorcycle “pile” you see. They were very popular in the city.
I don’t think the CL90 speedo was round.
Hi david, you are right, it was a triangle job, but the bike featured here a while back, had an incorrect speedometer, and was like this one.
Dang…..they got their miles out of that little CL100……actually had a 1971 CL100 during my quest for every 1971 single cylinder Honda made….reached it and had tons of fun on mine….it’s gone down the road and do miss it some….good buy as parts are easy to come by….
Looking at this thinking “what a great tiddler!” and then the sentence “a missing number on the VIN”..if it didn’t have that hinky issue it’d be a great little campground getaround.
Sold! Which one of you added this project bike to your garage?