Description
1981 Egil Target CBX1000
The Egli-Target CBX1000 represents one of the most ambitious and exclusive reinterpretations of Honda’s legendary six-cylinder superbike. Conceived in the early 1980s, this model brought together the extraordinary engineering of the Honda CBX1000 engine with the chassis expertise of Fritz W. Egli and the distinctive design language of Target-Design, resulting in a machine built not for mass production, but for discerning enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance and individuality.
Based around Honda’s iconic 1047 cc inline-six, the Egli-Target addresses the limitations of the standard CBX by re-housing the engine within a purpose-built chassis and bespoke bodywork. The result is a motorcycle that preserves the turbine-smooth power delivery and mechanical drama of the CBX while offering a far more focused and cohesive riding and visual experience.
This particular example is distinct from other known Egli-Target CBX1000s, underlining the bespoke nature of these machines. As with many Egli projects, individual builds often varied in specification, finish, and detail, reflecting the preferences of their original owners and the small-scale, hand-crafted approach taken during construction. The bike has had three owners from new, with the most recent custodian carrying out a comprehensive restoration, ensuring the machine presents to a high standard while remaining faithful to its original concept and period character.
The motorcycle features period-correct design elements consistent with early-1980s European high-performance customs, including distinctive integrated bodywork, a purposeful riding position, and carefully considered component selection. The wide six-cylinder engine is visually and structurally accommodated with elegance, demonstrating the technical ambition behind the Egli-Target project. Attention to proportion, finish, and mechanical integrity reinforces its status as a serious engineering exercise rather than a cosmetic custom.
Egli-Target CBX1000s are extremely rare, with only a handful believed to have been completed, and surviving examples seldom come to market. Each represents a unique chapter in the story of European specialists pushing the boundaries of Japanese superbike design during a formative period in motorcycle history.
Today, the Egli-Target CBX1000 stands as a highly collectible and historically significant machine, combining legendary Honda power with Swiss chassis philosophy and avant-garde European styling. This example offers a rare opportunity to acquire an exclusive, restored, and visually striking motorcycle, ideally suited for a serious collection, high-end display, or appreciation by those who understand the significance of Egli-built machines.
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