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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
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{{Motorcycle
 
|name            = Honda CB750K
|photo= 1969_honda_cb750k0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 69-82
|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<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|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
|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>
}}


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      = 69-82
|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<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|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
|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===
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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===
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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===
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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]]
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{{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}}
{{serial|CB750-2300001|CB750E-2300001}}


==1975==
===1975===
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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===
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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===


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{{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}}
{{serial|CB750-2700009|CB750E-2700001}}


==1978==
===1978===
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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      = 69-82
|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<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N14-3A}} '69-78
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|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
|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]]
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