Description
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Honda had already established itself as a premier manufacturer of small bikes in the US by the mid-60s thanks to stellar reliability and ease of use – the “you meet the nicest people on a Honda” slogan didn’t hurt, either. But the biggest bike they made was the 450, and that wasn’t selling as well as Honda had hoped. Accordingly, a senior engineer named Yoshiro Harada toured the US in 1967 with the intent of getting dealers to shift more CB450s. However, he soon learned that American riders were clamoring for more displacement. So he went back home and the Japanese firm started working on “the king of motorcycles.”
The following year, Honda introduced the world to the four-cylinder CB750 at the Tokyo Motor Show in October of 1968. Considered by many to be the first “superbike”, it was an absolute game-changer of a motorcycle.
Best of all, the CB750 didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Despite features like a 296mm front hydraulic disc brake, five-speed gearbox, quality lighting, electric starter, and industry-defining reliability, it was a shockingly economical bike. The CB also got a compact five-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, hydraulic fork, dual rear shocks, and a rear drum brake. Weighing in at 495 lbs, the CB750 and its tubular steel duplex frame wasn’t exactly light, but the powerful engine put down 67 hp at 8,500 rpm and was capable of reaching speeds of up to 125 mph.
The original CB750 was succeeded in 1971 with the K1 model. It was highly successful (Honda sold approximately 77,000 of them) and had several cosmetic updates as well a two-cable throttle system which made throttle action much lighter and smoother.
Manufactured June 1971, this example is VIN: CB7501095675; Engine: CB705E1095968. The seller purchased the bike from a local private party Summer 2017. He is selling because, “I think it will bring someone else more joy than what it brings me. I believe it should be ridden by someone that cherishes the CB750 riding experience while I am moving toward sport bikes and dirt bikes with my own interests.”
True mileage unknown. During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 224 miles. The odometer shows 7,713 miles. Per the seller, “The previous owner replaced the speedo and tach with newer Nippondenso units once he bought the bike. When he took title to the bike in 2004, it had 36,462 miles on the odometer. When I bought it in 2017, it had 7,478 miles on the odometer. I am not sure if the combined mileage should be as high as 44,164 miles, but that would be the worst case. Unfortunately, there’s no way to know if the previous owner put the full 7,478 miles on the bike prior to my purchase and following his replacement of the Speedo/odometer and tach as he is now deceased.”
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “I just completed another maintenance service on the bike which included a new battery, new floats for the carburetors, new carburetor boots and new carburetor gasket kits. Brakes were adjusted, right front signal light housing lens was replaced and a tiny dent on the front fender was massaged out.”
Modifications:
According to the seller the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop D404 tires with date codes of 4621 and 2123.
The sale includes three keys, owner’s manual, tool kit, and maintenance records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this Honda is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any CB750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
