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About the Honda CB750F

The
Honda CB750F Motorcycle appeared on the Japanese market in June 1979
and was shortly to become the best seller in the 750 class. Just ten
years prior to their 750F release, Honda opened up the field of
multicylinder bikes with their now famous four cylinder CB750. Honda had
won several Grand Prix motorcycle races with multi-cylinder bikes, and
the CB750 was based upon these experiences. The engines worked
flawlessly and provided very smooth power, and so shocked the industry
that shortly many of the famous makers produced four cylinder large
cubic motorcycles. Honda, of course, held the number one position in
sales for many years, but then Kawasaki released their «Z» series DOHC 4
cylinder 750 bikes, and took over the number one position, relegating
Honda to 2nd place. Honda, however, did not take this set back for long,
and continued to improve their engines, and in 1979 released a CB750K
DOHC with four valves per cylinder, a powerful 68hp, and new body
styling. It was not long before Honda was again number one! The CB750F,
released in June 1979 was styled after the very popular European Honda
CB900F which had been copied from their racing RCB bike. This styling
was new to stock motorcycles in the world. With the low positioned
handle bars and rear positioned foot rests, allowed a «slouched» riding
position. The style is setting the standard for the eighties.

The
CB750F is powered by a 4 cylinder DOHC 748cc engine with 4 valves per
cylinder, and the 1981 version produces 70 brake horsepower. The bike
has a double cradle frame of welded steel tubing, semi-air front
suspension system, and FQV damped rear coils. Braking utilizes the dual
piston caliper system, with dual discs in front and a single disc at the
rear. A newly designed racing type front fender with spoiler has proved
to be very popular among the bike enthusiasts. The overall styling of
that unveiled in 1979, with the smooth flowing lines from tank to tail
light have been retained, and it is likely that this fine motorcycle
will stay at the forefront of sales for years to come.