Highlights
- Restomod using mixture of period and new components
- Rebuilt engine (running in oil now changed)
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
The Appeal
Recognised as the world’s first ‘superbike’, the Honda CB750 was the last nail in the coffin for the once-dominant British motorcycle industry. Who wanted a rough and ready parallel twin that was designed during the 1950s when you could have a smooth-running (and much more powerful) OHC inline-four?!
It’s not often we see a modified example, and more’s the pity, as this restomodded 1972 CB750 looks absolutely fabulous. Striking a neat balance between period character and modern usability, this Honda is supremely rideable, not to mention exceedingly cool to look at. We’re sure it would be welcomed at the myriad custom bike events all over the country and could even be your daily ride, such is the CB750’s reliability.
Imported from the USA following a full mechanical and cosmetic rebuild, this motorcycle is now run in and ready to ride.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- Imported from the United States
- UK road registered
- In present ownership sense 2018
- 16 miles indicated; odometer set to ‘0’ following restoration
- V5C present
- Collection of DVLA paperwork from the UK registration process
The Condition
- Completely stripped down to a bare frame for the rebuild
- Resprayed to a high standard in period-correct Honda scheme
- The frame, fuel tank and bodywork do not appear noticeably dented
- Slight signs of surface corrosion and the odd mark upon very close inspection, but nothing especially noteworthy
- The gallery below includes detailed photographs of the small imperfections
- No notable wear to the seat, grips, pegs or other controls/switchgear
- Custom seat arrangement and cut-down rear mudguard; front mudguard removed
- LED lights and modern instrumentation
- Black-rimmed wire wheels with retro tread pattern tyres
The Mechanics
- 750cc SOHC air-cooled inline-four
- Five-speed gearbox
- Wrapped exhaust pipes (custom system)
- Aftermarket headstock/yoke design
- Some wear to the engine casings, but nothing that appears to have damaged them structurally
- Engine reportedly rebuilt and oil now changed post running in period
- We're informed that the bike runs and rides very well
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