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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.
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| Honda CB750 Honda Britain |
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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 CB750 Japanese Police Bike |
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| 1969 Honda CB750 |
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Sand-cast engine. |
Honda CB750 |
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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 |
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Engine - 736cc, 4-atr ohc 4
Power - 67bhp
Top Speed - 120mph
MPG - 45
Launched - 1969-1978 |
| 1971 Honda CB750 K1 |
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1971 Honda CB750 K1 |
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| 1971 CB750 Silver Ghost |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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| 1972 Honda CB750 |
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SOHC K2. |
| 1972 Honda CB750 |
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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.
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1972 Honda CB750
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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.
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1972 Honda CB750
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| 1972 Honda CB750 Four |
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| 1974 CB750 Black Venom |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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| 1974 CB750 Tornado |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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1975 Honda CB750 F Sport |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
More info..
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| 1975 Honda CB750 |
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- 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
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| 1976 CB750 Black Bullet |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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| 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport |
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1977 Honda CB750 K6 |
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| 1977 Honda CB750 F1 |
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| 1977 Honda CB 750/4 E |
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67bhp. |
| 1977 Honda CB750 Four K6 |
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| 1978 Honda CB750 Black Scorpion |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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| 1978 Honda CB750 F1 |
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1978 Honda CB750 K7 |
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1978 Honda CB750 Four F2 |
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| 1978 Honda CB750 F2 |
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1978 Honda CB750 F2 |
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1978 Honda CB750 F2 |
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| 1978 Honda CB750K |
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K8, imported from America. |
Honda CB750KZ |
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Engine - 749cc, 4-stroke dohc 4
Power - 77bhp
Top Speed - 130mph
MPG - 45
Weight - 245kg (540lb)
Launched - 1979-1983 |
| 1979 Honda CB750 SS Britain |
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The Honda Britain was a limited production
rin of just 300, based on the F2 model.
A special fairing and seat unit with lower
handlebars and rearset foot controls designed
by Colin Seeley. |
| 1979 Honda Britain |
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One of only 300 believed built by Sealy
for Honda UK. |
| 1979 Honda CB750 F2 Phil Read Replica
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CB750
Phil Read Replica......more information |
| 1979 Honda CB750K |
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Classic Honda CB750/4 10th anniversary
limited edition. |
| 1980 Honda CB750 Custom |
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American import. Air adjustable front
forks, in-line four, 4 stroke, 5-speed.
All original apart from exhuasts.
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1980 Honda CB750 F2 |
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1980 Rickman Honda CB 750 (CR 810) |
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| 1980 Honda CB750 |
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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.
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| 1981 Honda CB750 |
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1981 CB 750 Classic tourer - a rare model,
originally imported from the USA. |
| 1981 Honda CB750 |
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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 |
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| 1982 Honda CB750 C |
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Custom model. |
Honda CB750KS 1987 |
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