Honda made its mark on the motorcycle world with small, affordable bikes and grew well beyond that to create some of the most important performance machines ever built. Today, these bikes are increasingly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts. This guide to the collectible Hondas gives prospective buyers a leg up on the current market for groundbreaking classics like the CB77 Super Hawk, CB92 Benly, Dream 300, CB750, CB 400F, and 1970 to 1979 models that are quickly becoming classics in their own right.

Photographs of the models are accompanied by complete descriptions of specifications, components, paint codes, and serial numbers. A five-star rating system rates the bikes on collectability, parts availability, two-up touring compatibility, reliability, and power. The author also highlights common repair and restoration needs and looks ahead at future collectible models. This book is an updated version of the Illustrated Buyer's Guide Classic Honda Motorcycles.

The '80s was a decade to remember for many reasons, especially in the world of motorcycles. From cult-classic Suzukis to dreamy Ducatis, Street Bikes of the ’80s profiles 17 of the finest 1980s-era street bikes to ever grace the pages of Motorcycle Classics.

Read how engineers had plans to make the Honda CX650 Turbo the most fuel-efficient and highest-performing bike of the '80s, follow collector Dave Eulberg as he searches for Ducati Pantahs, learn how motorcycle designer Craig Vetter got his inspiration for the 1980 Vetter Mystery Ship No. 3, and more!

Other articles include:

• Future Motorcycle: 1985 Honda Nighthawk – Bombproof and easy to ride, Nighthawks are an excellent choice for a first bike that a rider won’t outgrow in four months.
• Hooligans Only: Yamaha V-Max – Yamaha’s V4 bruiser continues to be, to this day, a significant model in the company’s lineup. At the time, it was a radical departure from Japanese design.
• 1982 Krauser MKM1000 – Far away is close at hand when your vehicle just happens to be deluxe rolling luggage.
• And more!