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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
The '''Honda CB750K''' was a | The '''Honda CB750K''' was a 750[[cc]], [[four stroke]], [[four cylinder]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] from 1968 through 1982. The model is included in the [[American Motorcyclist Association|AMA]] Hall of Fame Classic Bikes,<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=91 |title=1969 Honda CB750; The Year of the Super-bike |author=Motorcycle Hall of Fame |publisher=[[American Motorcyclist Association]]}}</ref><ref name=AMA>{{Citation |title=The Dawn of the Superbike: Honda's Remarkable CB750 |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/exhibits/superbikes/CB750/CB750.asp |accessdate=2010-02-20 |work=[[Motorcycle Hall of Fame|AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame]] |publisher=[[American Motorcyclist Association]] }}</ref> the Discovery Channel's "Greatest Motorbikes Ever"<ref name=Discovery>{{cite web | url= http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/greatest_ever/motorbikes/index.shtml | work= Discovery Channel| title= Greatest Motorbikes Ever}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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|photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg | |photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 69-82 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class =Standard | |class =[[Standard]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = 750cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69-82 | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69- | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '79-82<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78 | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA | |transmission = | ||
|transmission = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |||
|frame = | |brakes = | ||
|suspension = | |front_tire = {{tire|}} '69-76<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '77-82 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} '79<br />{{tire|4.50-17}} '77-78 , '80-82<br />{{tire|4.00-18}} '69-76 | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = 517 lbs <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |dry_weight = 517 lbs <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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File:1969_honda_Cb750k0.gif|left|thumb|Honda CB750K | File:1969_honda_Cb750k0.gif|left|thumb|Honda CB750K | ||
File:honda_Cb750k0_1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K | File:honda_Cb750k0_1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K | ||
File:1969-Honda-CB750K0.jpg|left|thumb|1969 Honda CB750K0 | |||
File:1970-Honda-CB750K0-Gold-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB750K0 "Four" in Candy Gold | File:1970-Honda-CB750K0-Gold-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB750K0 "Four" in Candy Gold | ||
File:1970-Honda-CB750K0-Gold-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB750K0 "Four" in Candy Gold | File:1970-Honda-CB750K0-Gold-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Honda CB750K0 "Four" in Candy Gold | ||
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The | The CB750K0 Four was sold from 1969 to 1970 and was available in one of three colors: Candy Blue Green, Candy Gold, or Candy Ruby Red. The tank, side covers, and upper forks were of the basic color (green, gold, or red). The headlight shell was also the basic color. The bike had a 4-into-4 throttle cable system. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-1000001|CB750E-1000001}} | {{serial|CB750-1000001|CB750E-1000001}} | ||
===1970 to 1971=== | ===1970 to 1971=== | ||
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The | The CB750K1 Four was sold from 1970-71 and was available in one of four colors: Candy Ruby Red, Candy Gold, Valley Green Metallic, or Candy Garnet Brown. The gas tank stripe was gold. The tank, side covers, and upper forks were of the basic color (red, gold, green, or brown). The side covers were smaller and there were no slots on the leading edge. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The headlight shell was also the basic color. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
[[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]] | [[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]] | ||
{{serial|CB750-1044650|CB750E-1044806}} | {{serial|CB750-1044650|CB750E-1044806}} | ||
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The | The CB750K2 Four was sold in 1972 and was available in one of three colors: Brier Brown Metallic, Flake sunrise Orange, or Candy Gold. The gas tank stripe was gold but as with previous models, the Gold tanks had a black stripe. The side covers were smaller than the K0 model and there were no slots on the leading edge. The upper forks were chrome. The headlight shell was black. The taillight and side reflectors were larger. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2000001|CB750E-2000001}} | {{serial|CB750-2000001|CB750E-2000001}} | ||
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The | The CB750K3 Four was sold in 1973 and was available in one of three colors: Flake Sunrise Orange, Candy Bucchus Olive, or Maxim Brown Metallic. The gas tank stripes were white, gold and black. The side covers were smaller than the K0 model and there were no slots on the leading edge. The upper forks were chrome. The headlight shell was black. The taillight and side reflectors were larger than the K1 model. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2200001|CB750E-2200001}} | {{serial|CB750-2200001|CB750E-2200001}} | ||
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The | The CB750K4 Four was sold in 1974 and was available in one of three colors: Flake Sunrise Orange, Freedom Green Metallic, or Boss Maroon Metallic. The gas tank stripes were white, gold and black. The side covers were smaller than the K0 model and there were no slots on the leading edge. The speedometer showed increments of 20 (i.e., 20, 40, 60, 80, etc.). The upper forks were chrome. The white tank pinstripe was wider than the K3 model. The headlight shell was black. The taillight and side reflectors were larger than the K1 model. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}} | {{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}} | ||
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The | The CB750K5 Four was sold in 1975 and was available in one of two colors: Planet Blue Metallic or Flake Apricot Red. The instrument faces were dark green. The speedometer numbers were increments of 10 (i.e., 10, 20, 30, 40, etc.). The side covers were smaller than the K0 model and there were no slots on the leading edge. The upper forks were chrome. The white tank pinstripe was wider than the K3 model. The headlight shell was black. The taillight and side reflectors were larger than the K1 model. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2500001|CB750E-2372115}} | {{serial|CB750-2500001|CB750E-2372115}} | ||
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The | The CB750K'76 Four was sold in 1976 and was available in one color: Candy Antares Red. The instrument faces were light green. The side covers were smaller than the K0 model and there were no slots on the leading edge. The upper forks were chrome. The white tank pinstripe was wider than the K3 model. The headlight shell was black. The taillight and side reflectors were larger than the K1 model. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2540001|CB750E-2428762}} | {{serial|CB750-2540001|CB750E-2428762}} | ||
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The | The CB750K'77 Four K was sold in 1977 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Alpha Red or Excel Black. The gas tank stripe was gold with a white and red pinstripe. The "750 FOUR K" side cover emblem was gold. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}} | {{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}} | ||
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The | The CB750K'78 Four K was sold in 1978 and was available in one of two colors: Purple or Excel Black. The gas tank stripe was gold with a gold and red pinstripe. The "750 FOUR" side cover emblem was a graphic design. There was a "K" side cover decal and stripe. The seat is contoured in a two-stage design. There was a two-throttle cable system (pull open and pull closed). The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. A locking lid covered the gas cap. The exhaust pipes (HM405) were without the black trim covers. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. | ||
{{serial|CB750-2800001|CB750E-3000001}} | {{serial|CB750-2800001|CB750E-3000001}} | ||
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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda CB750K | |name = Honda CB750K | ||
|photo | |photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 69-82 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class =Standard | |class =[[Standard]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = 750cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | ||
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|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69-82 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69-82 | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '79-82 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '79-82<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.50-19}} ' | |front_tire = {{tire|}} '69-76<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '77-82 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |rear_tire = {{tire|}} '79<br />{{tire|4.50-17}} '77-78 , '80-82<br />{{tire|4.00-18}} '69-76 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = 517 lbs <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
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<br />[[Triumph Trident]]<br />[[Suzuki GT750]]<br />[[BSA Rocket 3]] | <br />[[Triumph Trident]]<br />[[Suzuki GT750]]<br />[[BSA Rocket 3]] | ||
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===1979=== | ===1979=== | ||