Comments on: Honda CB750 – It Really Changed Everything

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:10:38 +0000

I have owned my ‘70 model 750 KO since ‘78. I still use it as an everyday rider. I have enjoyed making a few changes over the years and have taken the bike cross country several times with no problems but coming up with gas money. Ah the good old days! I am beginning to realize the popularity of these vintage bikes and could share comments with readers if you would like. The early model 750’s like mine definetly ran stronger than the later de-tuned models after government regs. were instituted and had gearing for 70 mph hwy speed limits of its day. I may buy a modern bike one day but I will never sell my Vintage 750 Four (actually 811 cc displacement after the wisco pistons).
Steve

By: kim scholer

kim scholer — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:16:27 +0000

Nice bike in its own civilized way, but the CB750 still was just the opening act. Then the mighty and fearsome Z1 came….

By: todd

todd — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:30:25 +0000

Sean, no 400’s here in the States other than the DR-Z “dirt” bike. Only one 250 worth mention also, the Ninja 250R.

I’d hazzard a guess that 400’s would do well here (as they did through the ’70’s) because we do not have a tiered license structure. They are also desired in tight, twisty areas like in California. The CB750 wasn’t as popular in California because it was so large and heavy and the extra power wasn’t necessary.

-todd

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:52:29 +0000

Todd, there are an awful lot of 400cc sports bikes out there. They’re an almost impossible market to sell in New Zealand, a friend of mine is asking $3500 for his GSX-R400 and isn’t getting any attention. A ZXR250 another friend of mine is selling is going for $5500, and getting a lot of attention. In New Zealand, as soon as you get your full licence, it seems to be the norm to either jump on a 600cc Jap 4, an SV650, or go for the 1000cc Jap 4, Ducati sportsbike, or an HD.

As for the CB750, it really is fantastic. Racebike technology with lights. It was the Desmosedici RR of it’s time.

By: todd

todd — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:22:37 +0000

Tom, thanks for finding that tid-bit of information. If it wasn’t for motorcycle magazines with professional testers I believe a CB350 (or 400) would sell just as well today or better than they did through the ’70’s. Someone, somewhere has convinced the American public that they wouldn’t be happy on that bike when so many people were.

I can’t wait for a company with enough gumption (and clout) to offer a 400 road bike. Of course they couldn’t depend on the magazines to promote it.

-todd