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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1975 Honda CB500K
The beneficiary of a thorough mechanical and cosmetic overhaul
Estimate
£3, 000 - £4, 000
Registration No: KCA 124N
Frame No: CBthe details below
MOT: Exempt
Restored to a high standard using many new old-stock parts
In regular use since its completion
Very good all-round condition
The Honda Motor Company was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1937, initially producing piston rings for Toyota. They made their first motorcycle in 1949 and within 10 years had become the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. They have since produced over 400 million two-wheelers and millions of other powered products. The legendary CB750, with its transverse SOHC inline-four, was launched in 1969 to great acclaim and laid down the blueprint for the modern-day superbike. It was joined in 1971 by a little sister, the CB500 Four, with a similar engine but of 498cc. Officially launched at the 1971 London Racing and Sporting Motorcycle Show in February, 1972, it was declared “one of the show stealers’” by Motorcycle Mechanics. With six speeds, a claimed 50bhp and 115mph, plus a front disc brake, its performance was comparable to many 650s.
Described by the vendor as “very good” in all areas, this 1975 Honda CB500K was cosmetically and mechanically overhauled to an extremely high standard in previous ownership. It was completely stripped, and the renovation used new old-stock parts where possible. Since completion, the Honda has been used mainly for local bike meetings and the odd Sunday ride. Enjoyed sparingly in the present ownership, it is complete with the current V5C and a set of keys.
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