Vehicle Description
Very sharp Candy Bacchus Green 1973 Honda CB750 K3 motorcycle with
only 10,800 miles on the odometer! Beautifully restored both
cosmetically & mechanically with completion in early 2012. Limited
use ever since and a stunning piece to add to any collection! Act
fast!
Honda was clearly dominating the motorcycle marketplace in the
1960's, and was considered the largest distributor worldwide. Their
success came from the Honda Cub, Dream, Super Hawk & Sports models.
These motorcycles were easy to ride and very dependable making them
a premiere choice for riders looking for efficiency and durability.
Although Honda was looking for more power, something that would
perform at the superbike level. It introduced the CB450 DOHC Twin
in 1966 and found it to be incredibly successful! So much so, Honda
streamlined its profits into their racing development in the
late-1960's and ultimately used their racing knowledge to produce
the CB750 in 1969. This revolutionary model encompassed a 736cc
SOHC transverse 4-cylinder engine with 5-speed transmission. No
other motorcycle on the market would have anything close to offer,
especially at a price point under $1,500! It put all other sport
bike manufactures on notice, particularly their British born
rivals.
The CB750 was a game-changer, and considered today as the very
first superbike offered to the public! This was in large part to
the features it offered, not just performance. They were all
accompanied with an electric starter & kill switch, front disc
braking, flashing turn signals, and dual rearview mirrors. And
sticking with the Honda traditional of reliability, they also had
easily maintained valves for less vibration & a smoother ride at
all speeds. Add in the comfortable seating position with excellent
instrumentation, as well as performance capable of pushing the
CB750 to a 120mph top speed, it would be a tremendous best seller
for Honda over the next decade!
Offered here is a beautifully restored 1973 Honda CB750 K3 finished
in one-year only color of Candy Bacchus Olive Metallic with black,
gold, & white accent stripping. It is powered by its original,
numbers correct CB750E engine (#2230213) producing a factory rated
67 horsepower and 44 lb. ft. of torque, and 5-speed transmission.
This impressive example has only 10,790 miles showing on the
odometer and was restored in 2011/2012 while with its owner in
Norwood, Massachusetts. He would purchase this Honda from another
enthusiast collector residing in Lowell, MA with 9,053 miles in May
2011. The restoration would commence soon afterward, electing to
source much of the parts himself, and subletting the larger tasks
to area professionals.
The engine would be disassembled and rebuilt in August 2011 by Adam
Aufiero of Phoenix Cycle when he was still based in Quincy, MA with
the cylinders bored/line honed .025 over with new Cycle X pistons
featuring tin coating and 3-piece sealing rings. This would be
reinstalled and fitted with new clutch and throttle cables. The gas
tank and side covers would be repainted by Moyer Tanks of
Greensburg, PA with new stripe graphics. New Pirelli Sport Demon
tires, tubes, and balancing would be installed as well. New rubber
components, bronze swing arm bushings, mounting hardware, new Honda
seat, new chrome front fender, decals, emblems, etc. were all part
of the cosmetic restoration.
Only original Honda OEM parts were sourced to maintain as much
originality as possible. It no longer has the original one-to-one
exhaust pipes in lieu of a new 4-into-1 system today. The original
Honda seat and front fender are included with the sale, along with
a new battery installed January 2021. It remains a remarkable
example for an ever-growing population of Japanese motorcycle
collectors worldwide. These early units remain strong investments
and we encourage interested parties to act quickly! Please feel
free to arrange a viewing inspection or call with additional
questions. Thanks for looking!
