When did the Honda CB750 go on sale?
When the bike was first put on sale in 1969 the word “superbike” was coined to describe it, it cost just $1,495 USD (~$9,500 in 2013) which gave it a huge price advantage over its rivals and it came as standard with hydraulic disc brakes, a reliable engine, excellent handling and enough power to beat almost anything on 2 wheels (or 4).
Do you need air filter on Honda CB750?
Carburettors are famously tricky on the CB750, it’s important to get all four dialled in properly and many will tell you that it’s almost impossible to get them running properly with pods (individual, carburettor mounted air-filters).
What’s the top speed of a Honda CB750?
History of the Honda CB750. This engine was mated to an all new 5-speed transmission, the engine was fitted with 4 carburettors (one for each cylinder) and was capable of 68hp, 44ft-lbs of torque, a top speed of over 120mph and a 1/4 mile time of 13 seconds.
When did the Honda CB750F Super Sport come out?
History In 1975, Honda revamped the 750 model line, which had evolved to become a reliable, comfortable tourer, with the addition of the CB750F Super Sport.
How many CB750 F2s are there in the world?
Production CB750 F0 15,000 CB750 F1 44,000 CB750 F2 25,000 CB750 F3 18,400 Serial Numbers Model # Year Production Dates Frame # Engine # CB750 F0 1975 01/75 – 02/75 1000002 to 1015054 2500004 to 25115085 CB750 F1 1976 03/75 – 11/76 2000003 to 2022317 2525094 to 2563530 CB750 F2 1977 11/76 – 05/77 2100011 E2600004 CB750 F3 1978 05/77 – 05/78 2200001
What was the CB750 F2 color in 1977?
1977 CB750F2 The CB750 F2 of 1977 was available painted Candy Presto Red or Black. A red gas tank stripe with gold pinstripe accents was added. The side covers, rear cowling, and gas tank were now all painted the same basic color. Comstar wheels were added with dual front brake disks.
What makes an early Honda CB750 so desirable?
The early CB750s are highly desirable with collectors and vintage motorcycleenthusiasts, they had engines that had been made using permanent mold casting (due to Honda’s uncertainly about the orders that the bike would receive), this means that they aren’t always as well-made as the later model years.