Vehicle Description
1973 Honda CB750
Nowadays, when somebody mentions the term "superbike", the first
motorbike models that might spring to mind include the Suzuki GSX-R
1000 K5, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Honda Fireblade, Yamaha YZF-R1, Aprilia
RSV-R, or if you're feeling a little more old school, the Suzuki
Hayabusa GSX 1300R. But before any of these powerful two-wheelers
took to the streets, there's one bike that paved their path and
ushered in the age of the superbike - the Honda CB750. The Honda
CB750 was finally released in America in 1969, with a retail price
of $1,495 - well below the $2,800 to $4,000 price tag of current
large motorbikes being sold in the U.S. Such was the success of the
CB750's release that, though an initial 1,500 yearly units were
forecast for production, this swiftly leapt to a monthly figure,
and later increased to a whopping 3,000 units per month. After its
launch, the Honda CB750 fast became a favourite in America, Japan,
and indeed the rest of the world, and to this day it remains high
on many "best of" motorbike lists. With its four-cylinder, single
overhead cam, it remains a classic ride, and bikes continue to
garner high sale and auction prices today due to their historical
significance and limited availability.
As Monte Python would say "And now for something completely
different". For consignment, the first of its kind superbike if you
will, in all its orange metal flake original glory. Purchased by
our consignor after seeing it sitting in a backyard and
unfortunatelysuffering with a bout of Lyme disease. Our consignor
couldn't drive at the time so he took it upon himself to rebuild
the bike from the ground up. Every moving part was cleaned and
degreased and is now ready for another lifetime of enjoyment. All
metal/plastic surfaces are very good, and thanks to recent going
over the engine kick starts on the first try when you get the fuel
and ignition turned on!
Toe the shifter down one time and it immediately clicks into gear,
all it needs is a twist of the throttle and you're off! (Like a
prom dress...if you will!). Get her up to speed and toe down into
the second gear and now you have a feel for the mechanicals, (5
gears of forward momentum are here so keeping up with traffic is a
breeze). The 736cc Single Cylinder OHV transverse 4 cylinder engine
barely breaks a sweat and with a gleamed chrome bezel around the
headlight, even an evening ride is possible. This 4 popper is fed
by 4-1bbl Keihin 28mm carburetors and for the exhale we see single
chrome pipes coming from each cylinder and culminating into dual
dual exhaust on each side. A standard black vinyl seat provides
room for too and the chrome fenders both front and rear along with
the chromed suspension give just the right look baby bear. A
telescoping fork and rear swing arm suspension soak up most of the
imperfections in the road and the disc front and drum rear brakes
bring this hog to a stop easily. Add in the 19 and 18" chrome spoke
wire wheels and I'm ready to cruise Venice Beach. All this was with
my adult 235lb bulk sitting atop the showroom looking wide and
long, buzzing around the Classic Auto Mall Parking lot, (AKA the
CAM Racetrack!).
A fab example of this bike, runs great, looks showroom new. A
totally fun ride for kids and adults. I imagine myself in a beach
community and riding this around constantly, it would definitely be
a hoot..." If the chain don't break".
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
