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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 serial number began CB750-1000001.
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}}
==1970 to 1971==
==1970 to 1971==
[[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:honda_Cb750k1a.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K]][[Image:honda_Cb750k1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-6.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-8.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-9.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]]
[[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750-Brown-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750 in Candy Garnet Brown]][[Image:honda_Cb750k1a.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K]][[Image:honda_Cb750k1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB750K]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-2.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-3.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-6.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-7.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-8.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]][[Image:1971-Honda-CB750K1-Gold-6900-9.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Honda CB750K1 in Candy Gold]]
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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. The serial number began CB750-1044650.
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.  
 
{{serial|CB750-1044650|CB750E-1044806}}
==1972==
==1972==
[[Image:honda_Cb750k2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750K]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]]
[[Image:honda_Cb750k2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750K]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]][[Image:1972-Honda-CB750K-Brown-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Honda CB750 Four in Brier Brown Metallic]]
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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 serial number began CB750-2000001.
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}}


==1973==
==1973==
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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 serial number began CB750-2200001.
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}}


==1974==
==1974==
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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. The serial number began CB750-2300001.
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}}


==1975==
==1975==
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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 serial number began CB750-2500001.
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}}


==1976==
==1976==
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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 serial number began CB750-2540001.
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}}


==1977==
==1977==
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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. The serial number began CB750-2700009.
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}}


==1978==
==1978==
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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. The serial number began CB750-2800001.
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}}


==1979==
==1979==
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The CB750K'79 Four K was sold in 1979 and was available in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Candy Bayard Brown, or Black. The taillight lens was a wraparound unit with a painted cowling. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began RC01-2000001.
The CB750K'79 Four K was sold in 1979 and was available in one of three colors: Candy Muse Red, Candy Bayard Brown, or Black. The taillight lens was a wraparound unit with a painted cowling. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The speedometer had a 150 mph (240 kph) limit. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.  
{{serial|RC01-2000001|RC01E-2000001}}


===Limited===
===Limited===
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The CB750K'79 Limited Edition was sold in 1979 and was available in one color scheme: Candy Muse Red with Red. The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone. The wheels were black comstar. There was a separate taillight assembly with the 1978 style lens. The "10th ANNIVERSARY CB750K" side cover emblem was gold and green. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began RC01-3000006.
The CB750K'79 Limited Edition was sold in 1979 and was available in one color scheme: Candy Muse Red with Red. The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone. The wheels were black comstar. There was a separate taillight assembly with the 1978 style lens. The "10th ANNIVERSARY CB750K" side cover emblem was gold and green. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.
{{serial|RC01-3000006|RC01E-3000001}}


==1980==
==1980==
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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. The serial number began RC01-2100005.
{{serial|RC01-2100005|RC01E-2100005}}
 
==1981==
==1981==
[[Image:1981_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CB750K]]
[[Image:1981_honda_Cb750k.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Honda CB750K]]
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The CB750K'81 Four K was sold in 1981 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Cosmo Black Metallic. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The 4-into-4 mufflers had a new megaphone design. The front forks were air-adjustable. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC010*BM200001.
The CB750K'81 Four K was sold in 1981 and was available in one of two colors: Candy Muse Red or Cosmo Black Metallic. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The 4-into-4 mufflers had a new megaphone design. The front forks were air-adjustable. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.  
 
{{serial|JH2RC010*BM200001|RC01E-2200020}}
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]]


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The CB750K'82 Four K was sold in 1982 and was available in one color: Candy Imperial Blue. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front forks were air-adjustable. The front disc brakes were slotted with twin piston calipers. The 4-into-4 mufflers had a megaphone design. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RC010*CM300003.
The CB750K'82 Four K was sold in 1982 and was available in one color: Candy Imperial Blue. The speedometer had a 85 mph (135 kph) limit. The front forks were air-adjustable. The front disc brakes were slotted with twin piston calipers. The 4-into-4 mufflers had a megaphone design. The engine was a 749cc [[DOHC]] 4-valve inline four cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission.  
 


{{serial|JH2RC010*CM300003|RC01E-2300003}}


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Honda CB750F]]
*[[Honda CB750F]]
 
*[[Honda CB750C]]
 
*[[Honda CB750SC]]