1971 Honda CB750 K1

Registration No: HUK 130J
Frame No: CB7501063211
MOT: Exempt

• Supplied new to America
• Well-preserved older restoration
• Single collector ownership since 2014

Unveiled at the October, 1968, Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda CB750 was a landmark design that brought four-cylinder motorcycles into the mainstream. Faster and smoother than its European sports bike opposition, the Japanese machine was also more technologically advanced with a hydraulic front disc brake and five-speed gearbox. Early examples used permanent mould-casting for the crankcases, but an improved die-cast design had been adopted by the time that the K1 version arrived in September, 1970. Visually distinguished by a new seat, black painted airbox and revised side panels, the K1 remained in production until March, 1972, achieving some 77,000 sales.

This handsome 1971 K1 was one of many which found its first home in the United States of America, where Hondas had increased rapidly in popularity during the 1960s. This machine evidently benefited from the enthusiast following they acquired, as it was restored in America some time ago, and we assume the low mileage of 22,300 dates from the time of the restoration. Now exhibiting a light patina, it was imported into Britain by our vendor in 2014 and, after enjoying it on the road for a decade, he placed it on static display in his collection in late 2024, so it now requires recommissioning before use. It is supplied with the V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217