About this Collectable
1978 Honda 750F2
Estimate: €5000 to €7000
This lot will be auctioned under 15%
The Honda CB750 really needs no introduction for motorbike enthusiasts. When introduced in 1969, the model caused a landslide in the international motorbike world. With a reliable 736cc, all-aluminium 4-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft, 5-speed gearbox and disc brake on the front wheel and initially 67 HP, the model was a dominant sales success from day 1. The model evolved over the years with the K0 series at its introduction, up to the K6 in 1976. Several technical improvements were made. In 1977, a facelift took place with the K7 model, including a different tank, 17-inch rear wheel and acceleration pumps on the carburettors. In 1979, the CB750 touring models were succeeded by the 750KZ with a completely redesigned engine.
In 1975, the CB 750F1 was introduced, a sport version with standard four-in exhaust and a tighter, more modern design. A newly designed cylinder head and higher compression provided more torque down low, yet power remained at the original 67HP. However, during the second half of the 1970s, competition increased sharply, and this led to the development of the CB750F2 in 1976. The intake valves were increased by 2 mm, the exhaust valves by 3 mm. The camshaft timing was adjusted so that the CB 750 F2 got the ‘hottest’ cams Honda would ever use on a CB 750 machine. As a result, the valve springs had to become heavier. The intake ducts and combustion chambers were modified and the carburettors received acceleration pumps. Power rose to 73bhp, just slightly more than its direct competitors. As a result, cooling measures had to be taken: more cooling fins were added and the oil filter (which received driving wind cooling) was also enlarged. As the only CB750, the F2 got a black engine block, two front disc brakes and one rear disc brake as standard. Combined with the newly designed 18-inch Comstar wheels, the F2 had a character all its own.
This CB750F2 offered here by Collectibles was delivered in on 3 June 1978 on Dutch registration, in the colour ‘Candy Sword Blue’. Since then, the bike has covered just 13,000 kilometres and is still in completely original condition. That can safely be called very special and rare. A period-correct crash bar and Marshall muffler were popular accessories, and were probably fitted at or shortly after delivery. The bike has been put away riding and running, but deserved some attention and tuning of the carburettors. A new battery is included, as well as an original parts book and the original tools.
Our opinion
Surely Honda is one of the premium brands in Motorland. Fast, reliable and beautiful technology. Not for nothing do the police also ride Honda motorbikes. A classic like this 750 with only 13,000km and original Dutch delivery should not be missing in any collection.
About the seller
The current owner has owned the 750F2 for about 20 years and is an enthusiastic motorbike collector who sold his collection several years ago, but only recently decided to part with this special masterpiece. Therefore, he is now offering this unique Honda at The Collectables
Notes
The bike has been ridden and put away running, but deserved some attention and tuning of the carburettors. The left guard has a small tear. A new battery is included, as well as an original parts book and the original tools.
Recent service history
As usual, motorbikes are generally maintained by the owners themselves. So too with this Honda. Considering its low mileage and long idle time, we recommend a service at commissioning
Standard equipment
Metallic paint
Modifications
Period-correct crash bar
Marshall muffler
Included with sale
HONDA CB750 PARTS:
- 3x front forks
- 3x sets of carburettors
- 4x indicators
- 1x rear light
- clutch + throttle cable, new
- 1x clutch cover
- 2 air filter housing
- miscellaneous used parts
- 1x swing arm, rear
- 1x centre stand
- 1x front mudguard
- 1x chain guard, new
- 3x side shields
- headlight ears, chrome
- 1x kickstarter
- 1x chain o-ring, new
- 1x adjustable handlebar
- 1x oil tank
- 2 keys
- new battery
- original parts book
- original tools
Summary
Seller - Private
Location - Duiven
Chassis number - 1008278
Registration number - ZH-16-97
Year of construction/date - 03-06-1978
Mileage - 13,356km
Demonstrable - no, but plausible
Warranty - no
VAT/margin - Margin
Bodywork - Motorcycle
Engine - 750cc with 73hp
Drive system - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - Manual
Exterior - Candy Sword Blue metallic
Interior - NVT
Upholstery - N/A
Smoking car - No
Owners - as far as known 1 previous owner in the Netherlands. Owned for over 20 years now
Tyres - Metzeler Perfect 120-90-18, > 5 mm DOT unknown
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