Honda CB750A

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The Honda CB750A Hondamatic is a motorcycle that features a wet sump, torque converter, and parking brake, and has no clutch. Made by Honda from 1976 to 1978, it was designed to appeal to beginners and people who otherwise wouldn't want a motorcycle.


1975

The CB750A Hondamatic 750 was sold in 1975 in Canada -- one year before it was offered in the USA. It was available in one of two colors: Muscat Green Metallic or Candy Antares Red. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The bike had wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims. The transmission was a 2-speed with a fluid torque converter. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled inline 4 cylinder with a chain drive. The serial number began CB750A-6000001.

1976

1976 Honda CB750A Hondamatic


The CB750A'76 Hondamatic 750 was introduced into the USA in 1976 but the Hondamatic had been sold in Canada in 1975. It was available in one of two colors: Muscat Green Metallic or Candy Antares Red. The exhaust system was a 4-into-1. The bike had wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims. The transmission was a 2- speed with a fluid torque converter. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled inline 4 cylinder with a chain drive. The serial number began CB750A-7000001. The 76 did not have stripes on the tank or engine covers.

1977

1977 Honda CB750A Hondamatic
1977 Honda CB750 Hondamatic in Blue
1977 Honda CB750 Hondamatic in Blue
1977 Honda CB750 Hondamatic in Blue
1977 Honda CB750 Hondamatic in Blue
1977 Honda Hondamatic 750 in Blue
1977 Honda Hondamatic 750 in Blue
1977 Honda Hondamatic 750 in Blue
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red
1977 Honda CB750A in Candy Presto Red


The CB750A'77 Hondamatic 750 was sold in 1977 in one of two colors: Candy Sword Blue or Candy Presto Red. The exhaust was now a 4-into-2. The gas tank and side covers had gold pinstripes. The bike had wire spoke wheels with aluminum rims. The transmission was a 2-speed with a fluid torque converter. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled inline 4 cylinder with a chain drive. The serial number began CB750A-7100001.

1978

1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic
1978 Honda Hondamatic CB750A in Candy Polaris Blue
1978 Honda Hondamatic CB750A in Candy Polaris Blue
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red
1978 Honda CB750A Hondamatic in Red


The CB750A'78 Hondamatic 750 was sold in 1978 in one of two colors: Candy Alpha Red or Candy Polaris Blue. The bike had comstar wheels. The gas tank and side covers had gold pinstripes. The exhaust was a 4-into-2. The transmission was a 2-speed with a fluid torque converter. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled inline 4 cylinder with a chain drive. The serial number began CB750A-7200001.

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