1973 Honda CB750

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Honda CB750, introduced in 1969, is widely regarded as one of the most influential motorcycles in history. Developed under the direction of Soichiro Honda, its performance, reliability, and price point outclassed British and American competitors, reshaping the global motorcycle market. Revolutionary for its time, the CB750 featured a transverse air-cooled inline-four engine, a front disc brake (a first for a production motorcycle), and an electric starter. It was powered by a 736cc SOHC air-cooled inline-four engine, delivering around 67 horsepower.  

The CB750’s innovations made it a game-changer and earned it the title of the world’s first “superbike.” The motorcycle’s performance, reliability, and price point outclassed British and American competitors. Cycle World magazine called the bike "a cafe racer's delight. It combines exquisite styling with ample performance yet still retains the capability of packing double. What else is there?” 

This 1973 Honda CB750 was recently restored. Although it retains its original frame, the bike has been lightened with cafe racer body parts. Additional upgrades include electronic ignition (although it can still be kick started), 4-into-1 exhaust, new handlebar switches and LED turn signals, and fresh red paint and orange powder coated frame. 

Highlights 

• 1973 Honda CB750 showing 15,795 miles, believed original  

• Powered by a transverse, air-cooled 736cc inline-four engine rated at 67 hp 

• Five-speed manual transmission paired with a chain final drive 

• Restoration under current ownership included: 

  • Lightened with cafe racer body parts 

  • Electronic ignition 

  • Individual air cleaners 

  • 4-into-1 exhaust  

  • LED turn signals 

  • New handlebar switches 

  • Refinished in red paint with white center stripe 

  • Original frame was refinished with orange powder coat 

  • Brown leather seat 

Features 

• Front disc brake (a first for a production motorcycle) 

• Kick start or electronic start 

• 140 mph speedometer and 10,000 rpm tachometer (8,500 rpm red line) 

• Indicator lights for oil, high beam, neutral, and turn signals 

• Five-spoke wheels with Dunlop tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections up front where the turn signals are connected to the fairing 

• Wear on inside left edge of the fairing (where windshield attaches) 

• Imperfections on gauge glass 

• Surface rust on hex heads of exhaust bolts 

• Chrome imperfections on the rear shocks 

Included 

• Ignition key 

• Second rotor, brake caliper, and mounts to make the front brake dual disc (a different brake hydraulic block would be needed) 

Ownership History 

The North Carolina seller of this 1973 Honda CB750 motorcycle has owned it since September 2024 and restored it. “Everything works perfectly, and it can be started electrically or with a kick start for those who like the old school method.”