Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica (1979)

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The Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica is a unique motorcycle produced in 1979 of which only 150 units were made. It is equipped with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 736cc, producing a maximum power of 73 horsepower at 9500rpm and a maximum torque of 6.4 m-kg at 7500rpm. The motorcycle features a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It has telehydraulic forks for the front suspension and a swingarm with 5-way spring preload adjustment for the rear suspension. The front brakes consist of two 276mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 296mm disc. The motorcycle’s tire sizes are 3.25 H19 for the front and 4.00 H18 for the back. It has a seat height of 830mm and weighs 233kg when dry and 253kg when wet, with 18 litres of fuel capacity. The motorcycle is air-cooled and features an ignition system of CDI and electric starting. Overall, the Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica is an innovative motorcycle with limited production and advanced features for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 750F2 Phil Read Replica

Year: 1979


Production: 150 Units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 736 cc / 44.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 61 63 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 4x 28mm keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 73 hp / 53.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 6,4 m-kg / 46.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swingarm with 5-way spring preload adjustment.

Front Brakes: 2x 276mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 296mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18
Seat Height: 830 mm / 32.6 in
Dry Weight: 233 kg / 513 lbs
Wet Weight: 253 kg / 557.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

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