CB Seven-FiftyIntroduction

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Honda’s CB Seven-Fifty combines a traditional air-cooled 750cc inline 4-cylinderengine with a solid frame and responsive suspension to deliver exhilarating, full-powered riding performance in a basic standard motorcycle. For daily errands,commuting or simply enjoying a comfortable day on the road, nothing beats the CB Seven-Fifty as a perfect all-round riding companion.

The very first CB Seven-Fifty, revolu-tionised the motorbike world in 1969.This machine spawned the mostprestigious dynasty of bikes builtby Honda. A dream machine thatresembled nothing that had gonebefore, it marked the beginning of Japanese domination and moreespecially the start of Honda’s supre-macy. Now, 30 years later, it is stillthere, more alive than ever and withreason! Its name is synonymous withthe legendary four cylinder bikes,

because this beauty has enjoyedexactly 30 years of progress alongthe way! The CB Seven-Fifty is amodern, dynamic and rider-friendlyroadster. With its lively engineborrowed from the Seven-Fifty CBX,along with a chassis deployingmodern technology (three disc brakes,spoked rims, up to date styling,radial tyres, fork with pneumaticassistance, etc.), the Seven-Fiftystrikes a balance that can be foundin the finesse of its silhouette.

Introduced in 92 - Manufactured in Japan - NAKED

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CB Seven-FiftyColouring Concept

For the year 2000, the CB Seven-Fiftyhits the roads in two attractive colourvariations that both carry over fromthe previous year; the first a stunningsolid black that provides a sleekurban backdrop to the CB’s beauti-fully polished chrome and brushedaluminium components, and thesecond a dramatic candy red thataccentuates the CB’s muscular lines.

Colours• Black• Candy Glory Red

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CB Seven-FiftyClose-up

Features• Simple and stripped to the essen-

tials, the Seven-Fifty has a singleaim: to bring back the pleasureto riding.

• In spite of its apparent simplicity,the Seven-Fifty has all the benefitsof Honda’s exceptional competi-tion experience.

• The engine comes from the sportier750CBX. This four cylinder, 16 valve is highly compliant atlow and mid range, and powerfulin its high-revving ranges.

• The single cradle frame is a classicrecipe that combines rigidity and light weight. Its geometry isa successful compromise betweenmanoeuvrability and stability.

• Two front 296mm discs, equippedwith dual-piston callipers withsintered metal pads and a rearbrake provide perfectly balancedstopping power.

• The hydraulic fork with pneumaticassistance makes for a preciselysteering front wheel, unheard ofin other roadsters.

• The two rear shock absorbers,with separate reservoir, can beset in five positions.

• The two central and lateral standshelp with the general up-keep andare easy to use.

• The aluminium alloy rims can befitted with today’s highest perfor-mance tyres.

• The fuel tank is lockable.

• At the rear, elastic straps can beeasily fitted to lateral bars.

• The pillion passenger will enjoythe comfort of the long softsaddle as well as the rear alumin-ium grab rail.

• The instrument panel supplieseverything needed (daily mileagetotal, rev-counter, warning lightsetc.) to monitor one’s journey.

• A vast range of Honda accessoriesis available for the Seven-Fifty.

• The fuel capacity of 20 litresgives 300km of carefree riding.

• The Seven-Fifty has a two yearwarranty and benefits from the quality of the Honda dealernetwork.

CB Seven-FiftyEvolution

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In 1969, when British bikes were on the wane and the German motorcycle industrywas stagnating, the CB Seven-Fifty breezed in as a breath of fresh air. The characterof the four-cylinder seduced you with its responsive purring as it throbs effortlesslyup through the revs, but particularly seductive was its engine’s faultless mechanicaldesign, hitherto unheard of in a bike. From 1969 to 1975, the CB Seven-Fifty keptthe same appearance, but numerous small internal modifications perfected itsdependability, to the detriment of its raw power that fell to 63PS.

In 1975, the CB Seven-Fifty F1 putthings right with a reworked cylinderhead, tougher camshaft, 28mm ∅carburettor and a 4-into-1 exhaustsystem to bring it back up to 67PS.In 1976, the F2 moved up to 73PSthanks to new depression carburet-tors and a reworked cylinder head.For the occasion, the chassis wasalso revised, with new steering geom-etry, a reinforced frame, and twindisc brakes at the front with a singleone to the rear. The F2 could achievea top speed of 125mph.

From 1978, the second generationof 750s arrived on the scene withthe KZ, still an in-line four-cylinder,but with a twin OHC and four valvesper cylinder. This technique wasdeveloped on the Bol d’Or 900 bythe engineer Irimajiri, to whom weowe, among others, the six cylinderracing bike, the CX500, the CBX1000and the oval piston project.

1969CB Sevn-Fifty - four cylinder.

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CB Seven-FiftyEvolution

The KZ had a single piece crankshaftand was lubricated by a wet sump,had electronic ignition without a breakin the circuit and a 77PS engine.

The 100PS per litre barrier had finallybeen broken. In 1984, the thirdgeneration of 4 cylinder Seven-Fiftywas named the CBX and was againdesigned by Irimajiri. It was charac-terised by hyper square dimensions

(67 × 53mm) and its compactness,since it was no bigger than the brandnew V4. To do so, the alternatorwas placed behind the cylinders,the primary transmission was donethrough the gears and a dry sumpsystem was adopted for a gain inheight. The 16 valves had an auto-matic adjusting system withhydraulic tappets and the ignitionwas fully transistorised.

1976 1978

CB Seven-Fifty F2New depression carburettors, reworked cylinder head, 73PS.

CB Seven-Fifty KZTwin OHC, four valves per cylinder, 77PS.

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CB Seven-FiftyEvolution

In the Honda range, the CBX750competed head-on with the VF750F,equipped with a V4 designed by a different team to Irimajiri’s, andwhich developed 9PS. This strugglefor influence between two schools of engineers was to turn in favour of the designers of the V4. For a few years, the in-line 4 cylinderdisappeared from the range to resur-face in the USA in 1990, under the

name of Nighthawk. A basic bikewith retro looks, it was cheap tobuy in an attempt to resuscitate the youth market. Two years later,in 1992, the Nighthawk becamethe Seven-Fifty for the Europeanmarket. It had an engine deriveddirectly from the CBX and was lesssporty. The end result was a newCB Seven-Fifty as proud of its pastas it was avant-garde in its concept.

1984 1996

CBX750The 100PS per litre barrier has finally been broken. CB Seven-Fifty.

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1993

Colour Overview

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1994

CB Seven-FiftyColour Overview

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1995

CB Seven-FiftyColour Overview

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1996

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1997

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1998

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1999

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CB Seven-FiftySpecifications

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Specifications CB Seven-Fifty (ED-type)

Engine Air-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4Bore × Stroke 67 × 53mmDisplacement 747.4cm3

Compression Ratio 9.3 : 1Carburettors 34mm VE-type × 4Max. Power Output 73PS/8,500rpm (DIN) (53.7kW/8,500min-1)Max. Torque 6.3kg-m/7,500rpm (DIN) (61.8Nm/7,500min-1)Ignition Fully transistorised electronicStarter ElectricTransmission 5-speedFinal Drive ‘O’-ring sealed chainDimensions (L×W×H) 2,155 × 780 × 1,100mmWheelbase 1,495mmSeat Height 795mmGround Clearance 130mmFuel Capacity 20 litresWheels Front/Rear 6-spoke cast aluminiumTyres Front 120/70ZR–17, 120/70R–17 58V

Rear 150/70ZR–17, 150/70R–17 69VSuspension Front 41mm air-assist RTFVIII fork, 130mm axle travel

Rear Dual conventional remote reservoir dampers with adjustable spring pre-load,110mm axle travel

Brakes Front 296mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston callipersRear 240mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper

Dry Weight 215kg

All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.