Honda
CB750K
Classic
Bikes' 1975 CB750 - Picture of 2001
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The CB750K introduced in
1969 divided the history into before and after. First mass-produced four-cylinder,
world's first production streetbike with hydraulic disc brake. That's Honda's
original superbike. For years the rumors of a production of a four-cylinder
had floated through the annual motorcycle shows, however, it was not believed
that it would be released. They all said that it would be "too complex",
or "too heavy" or "too expensive". They were all wrong and Honda managed
to show them all, with a sohc four-cylinder production motorcycle that
required less maintenance than the typical English single, and at 480 pounds
weighted less than some twins at the time. Most of all, they had to admit
that its $ 1495 price tag was a steal. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
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How many
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Dimensions:
Length: 85.6in = 2175mm
Width: 34.3in =870mm
height: 46.1in 1170mm
Wheel base: 57.3in = 1455mm |
| Weight: (Dry) 479Lbs = 218Kg |
Capacities:
Engine oil: 3.7 US qt. =
3.5 lit.
Fuel Tank: 4.5 US gal. =
17 lit.
Fuel Res.: 1.3 gal. = 5
lit. |
Engine: SOHC 736 cc
Inline four |
| Electrical:
12V - 14 AH |
Tires:
Front: 3.25 H19
Rear: 4.00 H18 |
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Honda's
CB750 is one of the most significant production motorcycles in history
for one simple reason: It changed history.
In
a market previously dominated by smaller-displacement singles and twins,
Honda introduced a large-displacement, transverse, air-cooled, inline four-cylinder
and as suddenly the 1969 class of one. American Honda sold 400,000 units
in a 10 year-run.
In
1973 sales figures soared, more than 60,000 CB750s were sold in one single
year, a number that's simply unheard of in today's street bike market.
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HAS BEEN SAID: HONDA'S FIRST CB750 FOUR CYLINDER WAS AN ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION
AND MARKETPLACE LANDMARK; ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN MOTORCYCLING IS ABSOLUTELY
MONUMENTAL. HONDA TOOK THE FOUR-CYLINDER CONCEPT AND CREATED THE
BRILLIANT, BLOCKBUSTER CB750 |
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A note
about tires: The CB750's stock tires are good, but were not
made or designed for performance, besides being too narrow. One good, perhaps
best, alternative is to fit Dunlop K591 performance sticky tires.
The following tires are wider than stock, they fit perfectly (and look
great too !). The bike runs much better, giving you much more confidence.
Front: Dunlop K591 SP 100/90V19
Rear: Dunlop K591 SP 120/90V18
When replacing tires,
always install brand-new tubes.
Click
here for Dunlop Tires
I got the new tires with
Street & Competition (click
on the link) a company which knows about tires and competition stuff. Speak
with Dan Bowen, a really nice and very helpful guy (518) 279-4598.
NOTE: On November
07, 2001 rider and roadracer Mark Newby reported that K591 tires were no
longer available. The successor to the K591 sport tire is the new V-rated
GT501.
CLICK
HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MARK'S COMMENTS ON THE NEW TIRES. |
 Why
7GALO?
The CB750 is known in Brazil
as 7GALO because of the numbers "7" and "50" or "GALO" (Rooster). The GALO
is the number 50 for the politically incorrect popular number game
in Brazil (not to say... kind of illegal...). The 7GALO became the
nickname of the legendary superbike of the 70's.. |
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An
ad of 1969 - "Sooner or later you knew
Honda would do it". When Honda introduced
the CB750 in 1969, it stunned the world. The above ad ended with "You asked
for it"
