HONDA CB750 Four K2 (1971-1972) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB750 Four K2 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Honda over several generations from 1969 until 2003 as well as 2007. The bike was powered by a four-cylinder air-cooled engine and offered an upright seating position, often called the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM).

In 1972, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB750 Four K2, which was available in three different colors, such as Brier Brown Metallic, Flake Sunrise Orange, and Candy Gold.

It also featured gold stripes on the fuel tank, smaller side covers than on the K0 with no slots on the leading edge, chromed upper fork, black headlight housing, and a larger taillight, as well as turn signals.

In addition, the model came with standard features, such as an analog instrument cluster, a chromed dual exhaust system with two mufflers on each side, a dual seat, a wide handlebar, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

For stopping power, the bike packed a 296 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a 179 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel.

As for performance, the 1972 Honda CB750 Four K2 had its heartbeat set by a 736cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fueled by four Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 67 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.