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HONDA CB750K, SOHC, 1969-78
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The gossip before the introduction was that Honda would be producing a 750 twin. As it turned out, the new 750 Four bore a close resemblance to the Honda 500cc GP racing machine. Honda had the technology to produce dual overhead cam engines, as in the CB450, but chose the SOHC design for compactness. This machine really had a pivotal influence on Honda's future. The gamble in producing it clearly paid off. The original engine produced ample power, at around 67 horses at 8000rpm, and was very smooth. It was quite a departure from the popular big bore machines offered by the British Manufacturers. It had a level of sophistication not offered by the Brits, with its electric start, and front disc brake. Had the machine not worked as well as it did, it could have been the death of Honda. As it transpired, everything worked. The press loved it, and the public bought it in huge numbers throughout its ten year production run. It could be argued that this was the most significant machine in the history of motorcycling.
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Any Questions? Call us on 303 777-2385 or email us.
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Our 'MOTORCYCLE REPORT' on the CB750K SOHC contains all the articles listed below. The Report is 114 pages long in total, and costs $21 (additional reports on other machines receive a discount, and would be $16 each). The Report is comprised of laser printed 'reprints' of the original articles. The report is covered in high quality stock and is spiral bound. Alternatively, you can now get the Report in FULL-COLOR on CD or via download, in PDF format. The CD/download version gives you full flexibility; you can print in excellent quality, view on screen with full clarity and with all the navigation tools. To order in either format, click HERE.
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| 1968 |
Cycle World |
'Report from Japan' |
Preview |
2 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda 750 Four' |
Cover |
1 page |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda's Fabulous 750 Four' |
Test |
4 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda 750 Four' |
Ad |
2 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda 750 Four' |
Ad |
2 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Report from Japan' |
Impression |
2 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle |
'Honda 750 Four' |
Test |
8 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda CB750' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle |
'Honda has more to move you' |
Ad |
1 page |
| 1969 |
Cycle World |
'Honda 750 Four' |
Ad |
2 pages |
| 1969 |
Cycle |
'Easy Riding' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1970 |
Cycle |
'CB750: Fastest Kit on Earth' |
Racer kit |
4 pages |
| 1972 |
Cycle |
'Pipes galore for the Honda 750' |
Feature |
9 pages |
| 1972 |
Cycle Guide |
'Boosting the Biggie' |
Modified |
2 pages |
| 1972 |
Cycle Guide |
'Super Bike Showdown' |
Test |
4 pages |
| 1973 |
Cycle Guide |
'Project Honda-80 easy Horses' |
Modified |
3 pages |
| 1973 |
Cycle Guide |
'Honda CB750K3 Street Machine' |
Test |
8 pages |
| 1973 |
Cycle |
'Honda CB750K3' |
Test |
5 pages |
| 1974 |
Cycle Guide |
'Honda CB750K5' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1975 |
Cycle Guide |
'Replacing CB750 Fork Seals' |
Feature |
3 pages |
| 1977 |
Cycle |
'Honda CB750F2 & CB750K' |
Comparison |
8 pages |
| 1977 |
Rider |
'Tour Testing Honda 750K' |
Test |
5 pages |
| 1978 |
Cycle Guide |
'Bound for Heaven' |
History |
5 pages |
| 1985 |
Cycle |
'Honda CB750KO |
Retrospective |
2 pages |
| 1989 |
Cycle World |
'The Birth of a Legend' |
Retrospective |
4 pages |
| 1989 |
Cycle World |
'Riding the Legend' |
Test |
4 pages |
| 1991 |
Rider |
'The Generation Gap' |
Comparison |
2 pages |
| 1991 |
Rider |
'Honda CB750 SOHC, 1969-78' |
Retrospective |
2 pages |
| 1991 |
Cycle World |
'Second Coming' |
Classics |
3 pages |
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Various |
Letters (with problems etc) |
Letters |
3 pages |
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All of the above articles are available individually, for $5 each. Individual articles can be emailed in full-color PDF format (you'll need Adobe Reader to open them... free from www.adobe.com). To order the Motorcycle Report containing all the above articles, click HERE. To order individual articles, do a search HERE and choose the ones you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
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