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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda | |name = [[Honda]] CB750 | ||
| | |photo = Honda-CB750A---2.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = Hondamatic | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1975 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = 736cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled inline Four cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.2:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 158 km/h | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '76 | |ignition = Battery [[induction]] coil | ||
|battery = {{battery|Y50-N18L-A}} '76 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '76-78 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA Y50-N18L-A}} '76-78 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = 2 Speed | ||
|suspension = | |frame = Painted steel | ||
|brakes = | |suspension =Front: Telehydraulic forks <br> | ||
|front_tire = | Rear: Swingarm with dual shocks. | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00- | |brakes =Front: Single 296mm disc <br>Rear: Single 296mm disc | ||
|rake_trail = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | ||
|wheelbase = | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | ||
|length = | |rake_trail = | ||
|width = | |wheelbase = 1480 mm / 58.3 in | ||
|height = | |length = | ||
|seat_height = | |width = | ||
|dry_weight = | |height = | ||
|wet_weight = | |seat_height = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |dry_weight = 245 kg / 540.1 lbs | ||
|oil_capacity = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_capacity = 19.5 Liters / | ||
|turning_radius = | |oil_filter = K&N KN-401 | ||
|related = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|competition = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |||
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The '''Honda CB750A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] from 1976 to 1978. It could reach a top speed of 158 km/h. | |||
==Overview== | |||
If the idea of a [[motorcycle]] with automatic transmission crops up from time to time, it was in the 1970s that it enjoyed its greatest vogue. At that time, [[Honda]] was well into a "safety" mode, and obviously saw this as one way towards achieving a sensible motorcycle. The world's biggest two-wheeler manufacturer tried to apply the same formula to its motorbikes. | If the idea of a [[motorcycle]] with automatic transmission crops up from time to time, it was in the 1970s that it enjoyed its greatest vogue. At that time, [[Honda]] was well into a "safety" mode, and obviously saw this as one way towards achieving a sensible motorcycle. The world's biggest two-wheeler manufacturer tried to apply the same formula to its motorbikes. | ||
==Two Speeds Only== | ===Two Speeds Only=== | ||
The '''Honda CB750A Hondamatic''' ''(lovingly called the "Dogamatic" by Honda service technicians)'' is a [[motorcycle]] that features a [[wet sump]], [[torque converter]], and parking brake, and has no [[clutch]]. Made by [[Honda]] from 1975 to 1978, it was designed to appeal to beginners and people who otherwise wouldn't want a motorcycle. | The '''Honda CB750A Hondamatic''' ''(lovingly called the "Dogamatic" by Honda service technicians)'' is a [[motorcycle]] that features a [[wet sump]], [[torque converter]], and parking brake, and has no [[clutch]]. Made by [[Honda]] from 1975 to 1978, it was designed to appeal to beginners and people who otherwise wouldn't want a motorcycle. | ||
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===Too Slow and Heavy=== | ===Too Slow and Heavy=== | ||
It wasn't a bad machine to ride. Unfortunately, it turned out too heavy, and its performance was no more than modest since the transmission docked the normally lively four-cylinder engine of nearly 20 horsepower. The 750 never found the appreciative clientèle Honda had believed would come forward , and production was halted in 1978: most of the CB750A automatics had been shipped to the United States. This washout didn't prevent Honda from trying again, this time with a [[Honda CB400A|400cc automatic]], whose sales were somewhat less disastrous. | It wasn't a bad machine to ride. Unfortunately, it turned out too heavy, and its performance was no more than modest since the transmission docked the normally lively four-cylinder engine of nearly 20 horsepower. The 750 never found the appreciative clientèle Honda had believed would come forward , and production was halted in 1978: most of the CB750A automatics had been shipped to the United States. This washout didn't prevent Honda from trying again, this time with a [[Honda CB400A|400cc automatic]], whose sales were somewhat less disastrous. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.2:1 [[compression ratio]]. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 296mm disc in the front and a Single 296mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with dual shocks.. The CB750A matic was fitted with a 19.5 Liters / fuel tank. The bike weighed just 245 kg / 540.1 lbs. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in long. | |||
==1975== | ==1975== | ||