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[[File:1969-Honda-CB750K0.jpg|300px|thumb|right|1969 Honda CB750K0]] | |||
[[File:1970-Honda-CB750K0-Red-3356-2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Honda CB750K0 Engine]] | |||
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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> | 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> | ||
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Under development for one year, when finally introduced to the market, The CB750 offered two unprecedented features: its disc brake and its inline four cylinder engine -- neither of which were previously available on mainstream, affordable, production bikes. These two features, along with the bike's introductory price of $1495.00 (US), gave the CB750 considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals. | Under development for one year, when finally introduced to the market, The CB750 offered two unprecedented features: its disc brake and its inline four cylinder engine -- neither of which were previously available on mainstream, affordable, production bikes. These two features, along with the bike's introductory price of $1495.00 (US), gave the CB750 considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals. | ||
Cycle Magazine called the CB750 "the most sophisticated production bike ever" upon its introduction. Cycle World called the motorcycle a masterpiece, highlighting Honda's painstaking durability testing, the bike's 120mph top speed, the fade-free performance of the braking, the comfortable ride, and excellent instrumentation . | ''Cycle Magazine'' called the CB750 "the most sophisticated production bike ever" upon its introduction. ''Cycle World'' called the motorcycle a masterpiece, highlighting Honda's painstaking durability testing, the bike's 120mph top speed, the fade-free performance of the braking, the comfortable ride, and excellent instrumentation . | ||
As the first modern four cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, the term Superbike was coined to describe the CB750. The bike offered other important features, both great and small that added to its compelling value: electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, screw on oil filter, maintenance free valves and overall smoothness and freedom from vibration both underway and at a standstill. On the other hand, the bike was difficult to get on its center stand and tended to throw chain oil on its muffler. | As the first modern four cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, the term Superbike was coined to describe the CB750. The bike offered other important features, both great and small that added to its compelling value: electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, screw on oil filter, maintenance free valves and overall smoothness and freedom from vibration both underway and at a standstill. On the other hand, the bike was difficult to get on its center stand and tended to throw chain oil on its muffler. | ||
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==SOHC Versions== | ==SOHC Versions== | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda CB750K | |||
|photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1969 - 1978 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class =[[Standard]] | |||
|engine = 750cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69-78<ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|transmission = | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '69-76<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '77-78<ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '69-76<br />{{tire|4.50-17}} '77-78<ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = 517 lbs <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Honda CB750F]]<br /> | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki H2]]<br /> [[Kawasaki Z1]] <br />[[Yamaha XS750]] | |||
<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> | |||
}} | |||
===1969 to 1970=== | ===1969 to 1970=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
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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: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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[[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]] | [[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]] | ||
{{serial|CB750-1044650|CB750E-1044806}} | {{serial|CB750-1044650|CB750E-1044806}} | ||
==1972== | ===1972=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:honda_Cb750k2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750K | File:honda_Cb750k2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750K | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2000001|CB750E-2000001}} | {{serial|CB750-2000001|CB750E-2000001}} | ||
==1973== | ===1973=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:1973_honda_Cb750k3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB750K | File:1973_honda_Cb750k3.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Honda CB750K | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2200001|CB750E-2200001}} | {{serial|CB750-2200001|CB750E-2200001}} | ||
==1974== | ===1974=== | ||
[[Image:1974_honda_Cb750k4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB750K]] | [[Image:1974_honda_Cb750k4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB750K]] | ||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}} | {{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}} | ||
==1975== | ===1975=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:1975_honda_Cb750k5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB750K | File:1975_honda_Cb750k5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Honda CB750K | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2500001|CB750E-2372115}} | {{serial|CB750-2500001|CB750E-2372115}} | ||
==1976== | ===1976=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:1976_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB750K | File:1976_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Honda CB750K | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2540001|CB750E-2428762}} | {{serial|CB750-2540001|CB750E-2428762}} | ||
==1977== | ===1977=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1977_honda_Cb750k.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black-0.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black-1.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black-2.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black-3.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-0.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-1.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-2.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-3.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-4.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-5.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-6.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-7.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-8.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-9.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
File:1977-Honda-CB750K-Black1-10.jpg|1977 Honda CB750K in Excel Black | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}} | {{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}} | ||
==1978== | ===1978=== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | <gallery mode='packed-hover'> | ||
File:1978_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB750K | File:1978_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Honda CB750K | ||
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==DOHC Versions== | ==DOHC Versions== | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Honda CB750K | |||
|photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1979 - 1982 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class =[[Standard]] | |||
|engine = 750cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 124 mph <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |||
|power = | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '69-82 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '79-82 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.50-19}} '79-82 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.25-18}} '79<br />{{tire|4.50-17}} 80-82 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = 517 lbs <ref>http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/File:Pg%2B9.jpg</ref> | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Honda CB750F]]<br /> | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki H2]]<br /> [[Kawasaki Z1]] <br />[[Yamaha XS750]] | |||
<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> | |||
}} | |||
===1979=== | ===1979=== | ||
[[Image:1979_honda_Cb750k-79.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K]] | [[Image:1979_honda_Cb750k-79.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K]] |