Everybody knows when the super-
bike era began...and whose name
was on the ground-breaking
machine that started it all.
Well, big things have just hap-
pened again, and the nameplate's
still the same. The 1979 Honda
CB750K is an original new motor-
cycle that's breaking fresh ground
in the 750 class.
Road-racing heritage.
Honda has drawn upon its
immensely successful road-racing
program to design the new
CB750K engine. The larger DOHC
power plant carries four-valves-
per-cylinder, directly inspired by
Honda's race-winning RGBs; this
freer-breathing design contributes
to the greatly improved power-
band. Displacement is up to 749 cc.
There's a new Pointless Inductive
ignition system for fewer parts,
hotter sparks. Fuel metering is im-
proved via four 30 mm Constant-
Velocity carburetors equipped
with an accelerator pump.
Comfort more than seat-deep.
Designing a civilized, responsive
bike involves far more than just
the power plant. A deeper look at
the CB750K reveals genius above
and beyond mere specs.
The engine's surrounded >
by a redesigned double
cradle frame that red-
uces seat height.
The special suspen-
sion includes low-
friction front forks
and Honda's
own FVQ
two-stage
rear shocks
with five
spring pre-load settings. Rider
comfort is also a prime con-
sideration in the new stepped,
deeply padded seat.
Classic in detail.
This is unquestionably a finely
built machine.
The finish is Honda-quality...
and that says it all. From rich new
paint to the CB750K's
unmistakable signature, the gleaming,
four-into-four, chromed
exhaust system.
The handsome new instrument
panel includes a quick push-
button reset trip-meter. There's a
pair of new Honda-designed low-
vibration mirrors. Even taillights
and turn signals are new for 1979.
The new Honda CB750K. And we
do mean new. It's a case of classic
design outdoing itself. And remember,
always ride with safety on your mind.