Honda CB750K (1978-79)

The Honda CB750K model was produced between 1978 and 1979. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with 748cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle was air-cooled and had 4 x 30mm Keihin carb induction, and electronic ignition. The maximum power produced was 57 kW / 77 hp at 9000 rpm and a torque of 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 48 ft-lb at 7000 rpm. The transmission was six-speed with a chain final drive. It had telescopic forks on the front suspension and dual shocks, swinging arm on the rear suspension. Both front and rear brakes differed, front brakes employed a single 275mm disc and rear brakes used a 180mm drum. The front tyre was a 3.25-19 and the rear tyre was a 4.00-18. It had a seat height of 798 mm / 31.4 in. and a dry weight of 236 kg / 520lb. It had a fuel capacity of 20 L / 5.3 US gal and a reserve of 4.9 L / 1.3 US gal, with a fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100km / 16.6 km/l / 39 US mpg. Its oil capacity was 4.4 L / 4.7 US quarts. Standing 1/4 mile was completed in 12.4 seconds and its top speed was 200 km/h / 125 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 750 KZ

Year: 1978 – 79


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 62 62 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 4 x 30 mm Keihin carb
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 57 kW / 77 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 48 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, swinging arm

Rear Wheel Travel: 101.5 mm / 4.0 in.
Front Brakes: Single 275 mm disc
Rear Brakes: 180 mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Seat Height: 798 mm / 31.4 in.
Dry Weight: 236 kg / 520 lbs
Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.3 US gal
Reserve: 4.9 L / 1.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption: 6.0 L/100km / 16.6 km/l / 39 US mpg
Oil Capacity: 4.4 L / 4.7 US quarts
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec
Top Speed: 200 km/h / 125 mph

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