Highlights

Rebuilt as a café racer in Daytona style
Extensively renewed with numerous new mechanical and cosmetic components
Matching serial numbers, we are told
In current ownership since 2018

The Appeal

The Honda CB 750 is widely regarded as one of the most significant motorcycles of the 20th century, often credited as the original superbike. This 1974 example has been transformed into a café racer in Daytona style, lending it a purposeful and striking presence that sets it apart from standard survivors.

The scope of the rebuild is considerable, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic work as outlined in the detail below. Stored in an enclosed garage since entering current ownership in 2018, this CB 750 has been well looked-after. The vendor notes that the paintwork could benefit from some attention and that there is slight wear on the chain, sprocket and pulley, but otherwise states the motorcycle is in very good overall condition. With a valid contrôle technique through to February 2029, it represents a well-sorted café racer built on one of motorcycling's most celebrated platforms.

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Key Information

Mileage: 19,249 km (stated as correct, unwarranted)
Country of registration: France
Technical inspection status: valid until February 2029
Technical specs: 736cc air-cooled SOHC transverse inline-four, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Standard French carte grise

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The Detail

Motorcycle has reportedly been serviced and stored in an enclosed garage
Frame sandblasted and coated in black epoxy
Red paintwork, black seat pad
New custom-machined and personalised fork yoke (triple clamp) fitted
New clip-on handlebars, spoke rims, tyres, tank, seat cowl, electrical circuit, electronic ignition, air filters and chain reportedly fitted
Carburettor rebuilt
Slight wear on the chain, sprocket and pulley noted
Spark plugs need checking
Paintwork needs attention
The vendor states the motorcycle is in very good overall condition

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