1980 Rickman Honda CR750
Highlights
- Complete "nut and bolt" rebuild
- Bored out to 838cc
- Only 2 miles since completion of the restoration
- Extensive documentation with over 200 photos of the restoration process
- New MOT valid until November 2025
The Appeal
While it may be a little funny to think back now, the Honda CB750 came under a little criticism when it first hit British shores. As well-engineered and reliable as it was, it was a heavy old thing, and couldn't quite compete with the handling of, say, Triumph's product range.
Rickman stepped in and gave the bike a new lease of life - offering a top-quality Café Racer kit, their first ever to hit the market. It was an impressive sales pitch; lightweight and capable, with a bright orange 29-litre fibreglass tank seat and fairing and a Reynolds chrome frame. It lowered the stance of the bike, offered superior handling - and could reportedly transform the CB750 in about six-and-a-half hours.
This fabulous example has undergone a complete nut-and-bolt rebuild and rebore - leaving it uprated to 838cc and in utterly resplendent order. The bike has done only two miles since the restoration was completed, and it's accompanied by comprehensive documentation of the work undertaken - over 200 photographs and invoices totalling over £14,000.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1980
- The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
- Complete nut and bolt rebuild undertaken by the previous owner, an engineer
- In current ownership since 2015
- Engine rebored to 838cc
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until November 2025
- Currently indicates 2 miles on the odometer
- Over 200 photos documenting the restoration process
- Invoices for restoration work totalling over £14,000
The Condition
- Bodywork looks in very good order
- No sign of any damage to the paint or fibreglass
- All mechanical components look in good order
- Stored in a heated workshop since 2020
- Seat is in as-new condition
- All instruments are clear and legible
- All badges and branding in good order
- Wheels are nicely presented, as are the forks
The Mechanics
- 838cc four-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with five gears
- Complete mechanical rebuild undertaken
- Practically zero mileage covered since rebuild
- We're told the bike is running perfectly following final works and re-commissioning by Mr Moto in Forres
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Rickman
- Model Honda
- Colour Orange
- Odometer 2 Miles
- Engine size 838
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Urquhart
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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