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Honda CB750 Gallery

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The CB750 transformed the face of motorcycling in three ways. First it set down the design template for the modern superbike with its inline four, high-tech, specification. Second, it cemented the burgeoning Japenese manufacturers as the new force in motorcycling, and, third, its combination of quality, value and performance effectively sounded the final death knell for the ailing British motorcycle industry.

It was the engine that created the most impact: an inline four using lessons learnt from Honda's multi-cylinder racers of the 1960s (but with a single camshaft and two valve heads rather than the racers' dohc and four valves).

Along with enviable smoothness and reliability, the claimed output of 67bhp was mighty impressive for the time - a good 15% more than BSA's then-new 750cc Rocket 3 and, at just under 500lbs, weighted about the same. It's not hard to guess which one won over the buyers.

But it wasn't just Honda's engine that caused a stir. It was also the fact that it was offered in conjunction with a five-speed gearbox, electric starter and front disc brake (the first on a road bike) - and all presented to the consumer at a reasonable price.

Handling, of course, was only adequate, with a flex-prone steel frame and harsh suspension drawing criticism. But that was to be expected and few riders were put off, especially after veteran Dick Mann proved the CB's sporting potential by winning Daytona in 1970.

What's more, its impact was such that Kawasaki delayed and re-engineered its own revolutionary 750cc four-cylinder bike, eventually releasing the Z1m which upped the capacity ante to 903cc, in 1973, and you don't get much finer compliment that that.

Technical Spec;

  • Engine - Air-cooled, 736cc (61x63mm), sohc four-stroke four, 8v, 4x28mm Keihin carbs, five-speed gearbox. Chain final drive.
  • Chassis - Steel duplex cradle. Telescopic front forks, non-adjustable twin rear shocks, preload adjust.
  • Brakes - Single 290mm front disc, drum rear.
Bike Image Description
Honda CB750 Honda Britain CB750 Honda Britain Price new - £1895
Power – 73bhp
Top Speed – 125mph
Weight – 230kg

Honda’s CB750 sohc is widely recognized as the first superbike. The first model, the CB750KO, appeared in 1969. The Honda Britain was a limited edition model. Underneath the racy bodywork is pretty much a standard CB750F2, The fairing is pure 1970 Le Mans – with its twin Cibie headlamps it would have been an imposing sight in your wing mirrors. The large fuel tank is alloy with a quick filler cap. The single seat completes the focused racer look. The engine breathes through a Seeley 4-1 sports exhaust. Limited editions like this rarely come to market.
1969 Honda CB 750 Four K0 1969 Honda CB 750 Four K0  
1969 Honda CB750 Japanese Police Bike 1969 Honda CB750 Japanese Police Bike  
1969 Honda CB750 CB750 Sand-cast engine.
Honda CB750 Honda CB750
  • Engine - 4 cylinder 736cc SOHC
  • Horsepower - 67bhp @ 8000rpm
  • Top Speed - 115 mph
  • Brakes - single disc/drum
  • Frame - tubular steel twin cradle
  • Produced - 1969-1977
  • Transmission - 5 speed
  • Weight (dry)- 239kg
  • Fuel capacity - 17.1litres

    • Picture kindly provided by www.vintagebike.co.uk
    Honda CB750K Honda CB750K
  • Engine - 736cc, 4-atr ohc 4
  • Power - 67bhp
  • Top Speed - 120mph
  • MPG - 45
  • Launched - 1969-1978
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    1970 Honda CB 750 Four K1 1970 Honda CB 750 Four K1  
    1971 Honda CB750 K2 Honda CB750 K2 US model.
    1971 Honda CB750 K1 1971 Honda CB750 K1  
    1971 Honda CB750 K1 1971 Honda CB750 K1
    1971 CB750 Silver Ghost 1971 CB750 Silver Ghost Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
    1972 Honda CB750 CB750 2K SOHC K2.
    1972 Honda CB 750 Four K2 1972 Honda CB 750 Four K2  
    1972 Honda CB750 1972 Honda CB750 Honda of Japan introduced the CB750 motorcycle to the US and European markets in 1969 after experiencing success with their smaller motorcycles. The bike was targeted directly at the US market after Honda officials (including Soichiro Honda), repeatedly met with US dealers and understood the opportunity for a larger bike.

    Under development for one year, when finally introduced to the market, The CB750 offered two unprecedented features: its disc brake and its inline four cylinder engine -- neither of which were previously available on mainstream, affordable, production bikes. These two features, along with the bike's introductory price of $1495.00 USD, gave the CB750 considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals.
    1972 Honda CB750
    		 1972 Honda CB750

    The K2 variant was introduced on the 1st March 1972 introducing subtle improvements. The handlebar clamps now incorporated a set of warning lights and the headlamp brackets were chromed. The exhaust system was modified to reduce noise output and the chain guard was manufactured from steel instead of plastic.

    Image provided by www.classic-auctions.com.

    1972 Honda CB750
    		 1972 Honda CB 750
    1972 Honda CB750 Four 1972 Honda CB750 Four
    1973 Honda CB750 Racer Daytona 1973 Honda CB750 Racer Daytona  
    1974 CB750 Black Venom 1974 CB750 Black Bomber Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
    1974 Honda CB 750 Four K4 1974 Honda CB 750 Four K4  
    1974 CB750 Tornado 1974 CB750 Tornado Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
    1975 Honda CB 750F1 Supersport 1975 Honda CB 750F1 Supersport  
    1975 Honda CB750 F Sport 1975 Honda BC750 F Sport Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com. More info..
    1975 Honda CB750 Honda CB750
    • Bridgestone Spitfire Tires front and back
    • Rear 16 inch Harley Rim laced to Honda Rear hub
    • Vintage Kerker (I think) 4 into 1 Exhaust
    • Redwing Chrome Shocks
    • Dunstall Clip-Ons
    • Magura Grips
    • Vintage 70's Fiberglass Cafe Seat with Leatherette cover and SS snaps
    • 65 Impala Taillight
    • Dyna-S Electronic Ignition
    • Dyna Electronic Ignition Coils
    • Accel 8.8 Plug Wires
    • New Petcock
    • Barnett Clutch Discs
    1976 CB750 Black Bullet 1976 CB750 Black Bullet Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
    1976 Honda CB 750F1 Supersport 1976 Honda CB 750F1 Supersport
    1976 Honda CB 750 Automatic 1976 Honda CB 750 Automatic
    • Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
    • 247kg
    • 2 speed
    • 69bhp @ 8000rpm
    1976 Honda CB 750 Four K6 1976 Honda CB 750 Four K6
    1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport
    1977 Honda CB 750F2 1977 Honda CB 750F2
    1977 Honda CB750 K6 1977 Honda CB750 K6
    1977 Honda CB750 F1 1977 Honda CB750 F1
    1977 Honda CB 750/4 E Honda CB 750/4 E 67bhp.
    1977 Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica 1977 Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica
    • Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
    • 73bhp @ 7500rpm
    • 4x 28mm keihin carbs.
    • Swingarm with 5-way spring preload adjustment.

    The 1979 Phil Read Replica was based on the Honda CB750 F2 engine SOHC in-line four cylinder 4. 150 Phil Read Replicas were prepared by Colin Seeley for Honda as a special run.
    1977 Honda CB750 Four K6 Honda CB750 Four K6
    1977-78 Honda CB 750 Four K7 1977-78 Honda CB 750 Four K7  
    1978 Honda CB750 Black Scorpion 1978 Honda CB750 Black Scorpion Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
    1978 Honda CB750 F1 1978 Honda CB750
    1978 Honda CB 750 Seeley 1978 Honda CB 750 Seeley
    • Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
    • 227kg
    • 5 speed
    • 67bhp @ 8500rpm
    1978 Honda CB750 K7 1978 Honda CB750 K7
    1978 Honda CB 750F2 1978 Honda CB 750F2
    1978 Honda CB750 Four F2 1978 Honda CB750 Four F2
    1978 Honda CB750 F2 Honda CB750 F2
    1978 Honda CB750 F2 1978 Honda CB750 F2
    1978 Honda CB750 F2 1978 Honda CB750 F2
    1978 Honda CB750K Honda CB750K K8, imported from America.
    Honda CB750KZ Honda CB750KZ
  • Engine - 749cc, 4-stroke dohc 4
  • Power - 77bhp
  • Top Speed - 130mph
  • MPG - 45
  • Weight - 245kg (540lb)
  • Launched - 1979-1983
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    1979 Honda Britain 1979 Honda Britain Honda CB750 Britain Gallery
    1979 Honda CB 750F2 SS Limited Edition 1979 Honda CB 750F2 SS Limited Edition Triumph Trident, had one less cylinder than the Japanese bike's four. Steadily, the Honda was developed from its initial K guise until in 1978 it was available in K7 form. During that time, what was the incredible performance of the early bike had dissolved, as the power unit was modified to suit pollution regulations. In a bid to resurrect the performance to meet the evergrowing competition, a Super Sport F1 version was announced, which featured sportier looks, if not a lot else. The F2 was an altogether different proposition, however, with a completely revised engine which was hoped to keep customers happy until Honda's sixteen-valve twin-cam range was ready.
    1979 Honda CB 750FZ 1979 Honda CB 750FZ  
    1979 Honda CB750K Honda CB750K Classic Honda CB750/4 10th anniversary limited edition.
    1980 Honda CB750 Custom Honda CB750 Custom American import. Air adjustable front forks, in-line four, 4 stroke, 5-speed.

    All original apart from exhuasts.

    1980 Honda CB750 F2 1980 Honda CB750 F2
    1980 Rickman Honda CB 750 (CR 810) 1980 Rickman Honda CB 750 (CR 810)
    1980 Honda Phil Read Replica 1980 Honda Phil Read Replica  
    1980 Honda CB 750 KA 1980 Honda CB 750 KA  
    1980 Honda CB 750FA 1980 Honda CB 750FA  
    1980 Honda CB750 1980 Honda CB750 DOHC Custom Exclusive. A CB 750 custom still with the original look and the 4 into 4 exhaust system. First Registered 1980, brought over here from Canada in 1993.
    1980 Honda CB 750 Custom 1980 Honda CB 750 Custom  
    1981 Honda CB750 1981 Honda CB750 1981 CB 750 Classic tourer - a rare model, originally imported from the USA.
    1981 Honda CB750 CB750 F Harris competition department full exhaust system, Marzocchi Shock absorbers, reconditioned May 2006. Marzocchi Fork springs. Marzocchi steering damper. Mechmatek Box section swing arm. And of course the very rare Guiliari "Bol D'or" Seat Unit.
    1981 Honda CB750 1981 Honda CB750 Honda CB750FA road test
    1981 Honda CB 750FB 1981 Honda CB 750FB  
    1982 Honda CB750 C Honda CB750 C Custom model.
    1982 Honda CB 750F2C Bol D'or 1982 Honda CB 750F2C Bol D'or
    1982 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk 1982 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk
    1984 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk 1984 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk The big 'Hawk incorporates all the high-performance, low-maintenance features which have made the Nighthawk so popular. A rubber-mounted in-line four-cylinder engine with oil cooler and 16 hydraulically adjusted valves, hydraulic clutch, automatic cam-chain tensioner and fully electronic ignition. The shaft drive is low on lash and maintenance free, and the 16-inch front. wheel, with TRAC anti-dive and an integrated fork brace, delivers nimble yet stable handling. The rear end is steadied by a pair of VHD shocks with four-way-adjustable rebound damping and box-section swingarm.
    1987 Honda CB750KS HONDA CB750KS 1987
    1991 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk 1991 Honda CB 750SC Nighthawk
    1992 Honda CB 750F2 Seven Fifty 1992 Honda CB 750F2 Seven Fifty
    • Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
    • 215kg
    • 5 speed
    • 73bhp @ 8500rpm
    2007 Honda CB 750 Freddie Spencer Limited.Edition 2007 Honda CB 750 Freddie Spencer Limited.Edition Honda revealed a tribute to former world champion Freddie Spencer in the form of a new limited-edition CB750.

    The bike, which was only sold in Japan, featured paintwork derived from Spencer's AMA race bikes from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Only 300 were made, with orders taken for just one month - after April 10 it will no longer be possible to buy one.

    In Japan, the bike costs just £3500, so all 300 machines are likely to be snapped up by collectors over there, with little chance of any being exported.

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