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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>

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.

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.

*1979-1982 CB750K  

*1979-1982 CB750K  

*1979 CB750L 10th Anniversary Edition  

*1979 CB750L 10th Anniversary Edition  

*1991-2003 CB750 Nighthawk  

*1991-2003 CB750 Nighthawk  

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.  

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.  

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[[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]]

[[Media:Wiring750K1.pdf|Honda CB750K1 Wiring diagram]]

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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.  

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.  

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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.

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.

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[[Image:1974_honda_Cb750k4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB750K]]

[[Image:1974_honda_Cb750k4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Honda CB750K]]

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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.  

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.  

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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.  

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.  

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[[Image:1979_honda_Cb750k-79.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K]]

[[Image:1979_honda_Cb750k-79.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K]]

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[[Image:1979_honda_Cb750kle.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K Limited]]

[[Image:1979_honda_Cb750kle.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Honda CB750K Limited]]

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The CB750K'80 Four K was sold in 1980 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Excel Black. There was a separate taillight assembly with a chrome bracket. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.

The CB750K'80 Four K was sold in 1980 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Excel Black. There was a separate taillight assembly with a chrome bracket. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.

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[[Image:1981_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CB750K]]

[[Image:1981_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CB750K]]

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[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]

[[Image:1982_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda CB750K]]

[[Image:1982_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Honda CB750K]]

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*[[Honda CB750C]]

*[[Honda CB750C]]

*[[Honda CB750SC]]

*[[Honda CB750SC]]

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