Honda classic motorcycles :Honda CB750

Honda CB750





The quintessential Japanese four the Honda CB750 was the first of the big Japanese superbikes and ran unchanged for many years. The CB750 had only minor cosmetic changes until the CB750F1 with its slabby styling and four into one exhaust. The Honda CB750F1 turned out to be a bit of a hash up so Honda quickly brought out the CB750F2, it had more power better brakes and superior handling. The CB750 has a very strong engine but the handling on all models could be a bit iffy. For sheer classic Honda status it has got to be the original CB750 with four pipes, but for everyday classic riding a good CB750F2 would be my choice.



The Honda CB750 is a motorcycle built in several model series between 1969 and 2003 that is recognized as a milestone for Honda's successful introduction of a transverse, overhead camshaft inline four-cylinder engine that has ever since been the dominant sport bike configuration. Though MV Agusta had sold such a model in 1965, and it had been used in racing engines before World War II, the CB750 is recognized as the four-cylinder sport bike that had a lasting impact. The model is included in the AMA Hall of Fame Classic Bikes, the Discovery Channel's "Greatest Motorbikes Ever,"[4] and was in The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition



Honda of Japan introduced the CB750 motorcycle to the US and European markets in 1969 after experiencing success with their smaller motorcycles. The bike was targeted directly at the US market after Honda officials, including founder Soichiro Honda, repeatedly met with US dealers and understood the opportunity for a larger bike.

Honda classic motorcycles :Honda CB550

Honda CB550

The Honda CB550 I think is best choice of any of the classic honda motorcycles, and the ultimate in single overhead cam Honda fours. It was nearly as fast as the CB750, had better handling, but was almost as compact as the CB400 four.



The later CB550F2 versions got better carbs and the CB400 four's styling but I prefer the classic looks of the four pipe K models. Some odd problems of the rear wheel hubs cracking, but otherwise for trouble free riding a good CB550 simply has to be in my opinion the best of all classic Honda motorcycles.

The Honda CB550 is a motocycle manufactured by honda. It is considered the younger cousin to Honda'sCB750 and was introduced in 1974 as the CB550K0. Later iterations were produced through 1978 ending with the K4. Furthermore, the CB550 was offered in a Super Sport, "F" model called, simply, the Honda CB550F.

Reviewers were overwhelmingly positive about the CB550 during the 1970s. However, in some aspects the CB550 is lacking, such as braking. Despite reviewers' suggestions, the CB550 is not a beginner's bike. Power comes on suddenly and with lacking brakes, can make the CB550 unforgiving. Furthermore, the handling, when compared to modern sport bikes, is unresponsive with considerable head shake when riding aggressively through corners. Much of this can easily addressed by the average use through the addition of readily-available, higher-quality componentry (wider rims, better shocks and fork springs, braided-steel brake lines and modern brake pads).


Much harder to change would be basic frame geometry -- rake and trail, wheelbase -- and the 550 series was originally blessed by Honda with very good numbers for the time. Largely because of these factors, and the on-line availability of user-generated wisdom on maintenance and improvement, the CB550 still garners respect.

Honda classic motorcycles : Honda CX500

Honda CX500



What can you say about the CX500. In appearance it was in a way, sort of an ugly bike and very top heavy, but such innovative styling. The early ones were marred by top end failures, but any still around now should have been sorted. I think the best Honda CX500 models to buy were from 1982 onwards. It later grew into the CX650 which is probably the best one to have, but not such a classic motorcycle. Honda also produced a very fast CX turbo version of both.






The 1978 CX500 Standard had a large fuel tank, stepped seat, a round brake fluid reservoir and a plastic mini-fairing that was thought to look unusual at the time, and gave the bike the nickname "plastic maggot". Turn signals extend out through the mini fairing from the headlight's centerline. The CX500 Standard had silver Comstar wheels, 19 inch in front and 18 inch in the rear.

While V-twins were nothing new, Moto Guzzi had been mounting them "in line" with the frame with shaft drive for many years, this Honda was decidedly different. Not only was the 500 cc engine water cooled, but it had four valves per cylinder that were operated by pushrods rather than more conventional overhead cams.






The styling was radical, upright forks and a short engine contributed to a stubby wheelbase on a bike that was rather tall. The CX500 was one of the first recipients of Honda's new Comstar wheels (and later, on B models, reverse comstar and a square brake fluid reservoir), which measured 19 inches (480 mm) in front and 18 inches (460 mm) at the back.

The fuel tank tapered toward the front and a huge half-moon tail light jutted out from a short fairing behind the radically stepped seat. The end result was a mix of standard, sport, and cruiser features.

The CX500 met with a good degree of success. It proved to be reliable and economical, being the least-expensive shaft-drive bike. Many examples still exist today, and along with the GL Silverwings, are fast becoming cult bikes. There are owners clubs throughout Europe and the rest of the world.