HONDA CB750 F2 (1977-1979) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda 750 was the first of the new range of superbikes when it was announced back in 1969, and even its rival, the earlier announced Triumph Trident had one less cylinder than the Japanese bike's four.

The Honda motorcycle was developed from its initial K guise until 1978 and was available in K7 form, but the bike's performance was dissolved when the powerplant was modified to suit pollution regulations.

To meet the evergrowing competition, Honda announced a Super Sport F1 version that featured a sportier look, while the F2 model was a different story, with a completely revised engine that was hoped to stick to the customers until Honda's sixteen-valve twin-cam range was ready to enter the market.

While the engine was not as sophisticated as other Japanese fours, the powerplant still provided smooth power that pushed the bike to a top speed of 201 kph (125 mph), while the original Honda 750 was the first bike that featured standard brake discs, and since that time, every manufacturer adopted them.

As for performance, the 1978 Honda CB750 F2 had its soul brought to life by a 736cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 73 hp with maximum strength at 9,500 rpm and 63 Nm (46 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,500 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a telehydraulic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers with five-way spring preload adjustability on the rear.

As for braking performance, the F2 featured two 276 mm discs squeezed by a couple of hydraulic calipers on the front wheel and a 296 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear wheel.