Wacky Racer: Banzai’s Honda CB900F Bol d’Or

In this santized world, there’s a lot to be said for a big, bruising 1980s superbike. And they don’t get much ballsier than Honda’s CB900F. Although it was designed for Europe, the air-cooled straight four was a smash hit in the USA with journalists and owners alike. Every now and then, a CB900F will pop up in the EXIF inbox and make it onto the site. But we doubt if many can match the speed of this German-built racer. The story of 'Banzai-Bolle' is entwined with the ‘Built not Bought' race. Never heard of it? Neither had we. It’s a...