Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: DJO 847RFrame No: CB750F2111309MOT: February 2027
A very original machine, including paint
Low mileage reading
Said to run and ride well
Unveiled at the October, 1968, Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CB750 was a landmark design that brought four-cylinder motorcycles into the mainstream. With a SOHC engine, it was faster and smoother than its European sports bike opposition, the Japanese machine was also more technologically advanced with a hydraulic front disc brake and five-speed gearbox. Early examples used permanent mould-casting for the crankcases but an improved die-cast design was soon adopted. The CB750F Super Sport was produced from 1975 to 1978, prior to a new DOHC engine taking over, and was credited with 58bhp and a 114mph top speed. It was distinguished by a four-into-one exhaust and more streamlined bodywork. Further improvements characterised the F2 of 1977, including Comstar wheels, double front discs, better suspension, bigger valves, higher compression and new carburettors; producing 75bhp, it was the most powerful CB750 made.
Having been preserved for several years in a private collection, this CB750 F2 survives in very good unrestored condition, even down to the original paint, and shows a low mileage reading of 5, 896. It has not been on the road for most of this century, but it was recently refurbished and passed an MOT with no advisories, the present certificate being valid until February, 2027. It is said to run and ride well, and the current V5C is supplied.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
