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I bought one in 92 in Windsor Ontario. It took me and my gf across Canada, no fuss. It lacked for power a bit and had a floppy old steel frame but still a class act of a bike.
In 1975 my buddy and I went to Anderson's Honda dealership in the Detroit area a couple days apart, each to buy a new bike. He came home with the blue 750 Super Sport, I bought the traditional 750 K5 (also blue). There was no way I could keep up with his Super Sport. That thing was much quicker than my K5, off the line and top-end. (I paid $1,871 dollars out the door that summer of 1975). The one shown here in this video from 2018 is one beautiful motorcycle!
I had a 78 and it was not only my first bike but also the best I had.Would go for it any time again if I found one here in Europe in that chape.Great vid and God bless the USA.Thx for sharing and facing me with the fact that I'm getting old haha
My first street bike was a 1973 750 four I was 18 in 1982 now I ride a 2001 Honda VTX 1800 s and a 2004 Harley police e glide I ride the Honda more than the Harley Davidson.
I bought the exact same bike used from a Honda mechanic in 1988 and it was in every bit as good condition as this bike. If I remember correctly, I paid the guy $800 cash for it.
Beautiful. Brings back so many happy memories. Third bike I ever owned, a red one circa 1976. We went on our honeymoon to St Ives, Cornwall on it in 1980. Great bike, great memories. Thanks for the images, lovely reminders. 42 years on and on a GL 1800 Goldwing we're still rolling up the miles together.
My first bike was a '78 CB750F. It was a bit rough aesthetically, but I loved that bike and it never gave me a single minute of trouble. Someday I'm going to have another one.
I owned two of these - in yellow. First one in 1976, new. Rode from CA to MT and back one summer. Sold after four years. Later in 2009, I found a really good one with only 4K miles and had it for six years. Sold that one to an appreciative new owner over in Napa, CA. I ride a 2015 Indian Scout now, another well engineered machine.
Ooo nice,I had one identical but in yellow.was immaculate. That was 13 years ago , sold it for a 1999 R1.to be honest I had more enjoyable rides out on the cb . should never of sold it.still, I now have a 81 GS1000e and this bike I will take with me when my time is up. Happy riding guys.from Cyprus
I had a 76 super sport that was clean as that. Mine was sulphur yellow, which Honda offered also that year . The exhaust was near perfect original. I did some mods - had the side covers painted to match tank, and used the 77 super sport comstar wheels, swing arm, and forks. That gave it dual discs up front, but still looked very factory. Ran like a swiss watch at 14k miles with no leaks or issues. It got a lot of attention at stop lights and bike night. I sold it in 2001, but i still know the guy that has it now. Im hoping he leaves it to me in his will lol.
I had one of these. Exactly the same. In SA they came out with a chrome tappet cover. The real full name is CB750F1 Supersport. The F2 came out with dual front discs and mag wheels. Interesting, the owners manual said you could red line the engine when it was warmed up. In SA they called/call these a "boesman" Afrikaans for Bushman, as they are as tough as nails and just dont stop, even if you hammer them on a daily basis. I had to hammer mine just to keep up with my buddies who were all riding GSX750 s and XS1100 s! Top speed was about 195km/h. The harder you road them, the faster/more responsive they became. The 500 four and 550 four s were also tough strong engines. After that i bought a more modern CB750F. It was lighter and double overhead cams but we couldnt get the carbs right and it never got over 195km/h. Honda bikes were very strong in those days. I wish I'd never sold it. Even the 350 s and 400 s. Im still a big Honda fan.
Got my 75F in 79 at 17 and still have it. Just finish her 8th rebuild. Now has a 915 big bore kit up from the 836 one. Just gone over 310k miles total. My girl!!!
Had the same one in 76 ..XGN 380S. Ryes of Fulham £1069. Was a toss up between the Suzuki GT 750 and the F1 , F1 sounded better with a great transmission whine when over 4000rpm .Took it down to S of France and it was fabulous ,was a real superbike of the time
I had one in the early 80s , a bit of a ratter really , but the one thing that always amazed me was how stable it was , especially at low speed you could roll up to a set of lights stop with your feet up and just wait for it to fall either way , I swear sometimes it felt like 2 second's before it did.
Had a '76 SS just like the one pictured in opening shots. Replaced the ugly muffler with an R.C. Engineering slip on muffler had bike painted black, had the discs drilled and installed some black chrome superbike bars. A really fun bike.
My second motorcycle was that exact bike, except mine had red side covers. I believe I paid $1,700 for it new in 1977 while stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX. It was a big move up from my ‘71 Honda 450. The 750 handled well and was super reliable. I put a Vetter Windjammer SS fairing on it and did several long tours on it.
I ride a 75 750f, unfortunately it doesn't have the original tank. Runs like a dream, though. My wife's grandfather bought it new, and it has about 35k miles on it.
Just picked up a '75 750f0. The tank has been replaced including matching paint, but leaves about a 1" gap to seat. Looking around, I can't discern a difference from pictures between the first year and the next several on tank design. I'm thrilled to find this bike, but I'd love to fix that gap! Any help on compatible tanks would be much appreciated!
Awesome bike I have a 81 Honda gl1100 Cafe Racer Dad has a 82 Suzuki gs750 my oldest son has a 13 Kawasaki zx636 I also have a 82 kz750 gonna be my 17 year old son's first bike giving it to him for graduation
Probably the original, he mis-spoke or failed to remember the 750F was the SS and had a 4 into 1 stock, and the cheaper 750K had the 4 into 2 style muffler.
I had one in late 80's, build '76, but a F1. It was the best bike i ever had. Very reliable. Great memories made with that bike. Unforgettable.
I bought one in 92 in Windsor Ontario. It took me and my gf across Canada, no fuss. It lacked for power a bit and had a floppy old steel frame but still a class act of a bike.
In 1975 my buddy and I went to Anderson's Honda dealership in the Detroit area a couple days apart, each to buy a new bike. He came home with the blue 750 Super Sport, I bought the traditional 750 K5 (also blue). There was no way I could keep up with his Super Sport. That thing was much quicker than my K5, off the line and top-end. (I paid $1,871 dollars out the door that summer of 1975). The one shown here in this video from 2018 is one beautiful motorcycle!
I had a 78 and it was not only my first bike but also the best I had.Would go for it any time again if I found one here in Europe in that chape.Great vid and God bless the USA.Thx for sharing and facing me with the fact that I'm getting old haha
My first street bike was a 1973 750 four I was 18 in 1982 now I ride a 2001 Honda VTX 1800 s and a 2004 Harley police e glide I ride the Honda more than the Harley Davidson.
Using this as my north star for my Super Sport restoration. Thanks!
I bought the exact same bike used from a Honda mechanic in 1988 and it was in every bit as good condition as this bike. If I remember correctly, I paid the guy $800 cash for it.
Beautiful. Brings back so many happy memories. Third bike I ever owned, a red one circa 1976. We went on our honeymoon to St Ives, Cornwall on it in 1980. Great bike, great memories. Thanks for the images, lovely reminders. 42 years on and on a GL 1800 Goldwing we're still rolling up the miles together.
Was my third bike, all from new. Previous bikes were Honda’s 400F and a CB200.
My first bike was a '78 CB750F. It was a bit rough aesthetically, but I loved that bike and it never gave me a single minute of trouble. Someday I'm going to have another one.
I just buy one for 7k in canada , they rare i just jump on it .
I owned two of these - in yellow. First one in 1976, new. Rode from CA to MT and back one summer. Sold after four years. Later in 2009, I found a really good one with only 4K miles and had it for six years. Sold that one to an appreciative new owner over in Napa, CA. I ride a 2015 Indian Scout now, another well engineered machine.
Ooh, I had a big smile 😊 on my face when I saw this beautiful bike.
Ooo nice,I had one identical but in yellow.was immaculate. That was 13 years ago , sold it for a 1999 R1.to be honest I had more enjoyable rides out on the cb . should never of sold it.still, I now have a 81 GS1000e and this bike I will take with me when my time is up. Happy riding guys.from Cyprus
I had a 76 super sport that was clean as that. Mine was sulphur yellow, which Honda offered also that year . The exhaust was near perfect original. I did some mods - had the side covers painted to match tank, and used the 77 super sport comstar wheels, swing arm, and forks. That gave it dual discs up front, but still looked very factory. Ran like a swiss watch at 14k miles with no leaks or issues. It got a lot of attention at stop lights and bike night. I sold it in 2001, but i still know the guy that has it now. Im hoping he leaves it to me in his will lol.
Had one like yours too. Brings back memories. Rode in Winter in the D.C. area in a snowmobile suit.
I had one of these. Exactly the same. In SA they came out with a chrome tappet cover.
The real full name is CB750F1 Supersport. The F2 came out with dual front discs and mag wheels. Interesting, the owners manual said you could red line the engine when it was warmed up. In SA they called/call these a "boesman" Afrikaans for Bushman, as they are as tough as nails and just dont stop, even if you hammer them on a daily basis. I had to hammer mine just to keep up with my buddies who were all riding GSX750 s and XS1100 s! Top speed was about 195km/h. The harder you road them, the faster/more responsive they became. The 500 four and 550 four s were also tough strong engines.
After that i bought a more modern CB750F. It was lighter and double overhead cams but we couldnt get the carbs right and it never got over 195km/h. Honda bikes were very strong in those days. I wish I'd never sold it. Even the 350 s and 400 s. Im still a big Honda fan.
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I had a 1978 750 ss in high school. It never let me down.
Got my 75F in 79 at 17 and still have it. Just finish her 8th rebuild. Now has a 915 big bore kit up from the 836 one. Just gone over 310k miles total. My girl!!!
@@leebenson4874 impressive.
Loved my blue 400 four followed by my metallic crimson 750 F1. Now, nearly 50 years later, drive a Jaguar XK 5 litre V8.
Had the same one in 76 ..XGN 380S. Ryes of Fulham £1069. Was a toss up between the Suzuki GT 750 and the F1 , F1 sounded better with a great transmission whine when over 4000rpm .Took it down to S of France and it was fabulous ,was a real superbike of the time
I had one in the early 80s , a bit of a ratter really , but the one thing that always amazed me was how stable it was , especially at low speed you could roll up to a set of lights stop with your feet up and just wait for it to fall either way , I swear sometimes it felt like 2 second's before it did.
Had a '76 SS just like the one pictured in opening shots. Replaced the ugly muffler with an R.C. Engineering slip on muffler had bike painted black, had the discs drilled and installed some black chrome superbike bars. A really fun bike.
When you put a GP type exhaust of the era, the sound you get, is the stuff of legend...
Beautiful Bike looks like it did in the 1976 showroom. Time warp….
Thanks for posting that was beautiful I had a 1977 Honda 750f I got when I got out of the Navy it was like a warp-drive engine with handlebars
PS mine was a 750k
My second motorcycle was that exact bike, except mine had red side covers. I believe I paid $1,700 for it new in 1977 while stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX. It was a big move up from my ‘71 Honda 450. The 750 handled well and was super reliable. I put a Vetter Windjammer SS fairing on it and did several long tours on it.
My dads dream bike I always see him looking for on Craigslist. I hope to buy him one one day
I ride a 75 750f, unfortunately it doesn't have the original tank. Runs like a dream, though. My wife's grandfather bought it new, and it has about 35k miles on it.
Just picked up a '75 750f0. The tank has been replaced including matching paint, but leaves about a 1" gap to seat. Looking around, I can't discern a difference from pictures between the first year and the next several on tank design. I'm thrilled to find this bike, but I'd love to fix that gap! Any help on compatible tanks would be much appreciated!
Awesome bike I have a 81 Honda gl1100 Cafe Racer Dad has a 82 Suzuki gs750 my oldest son has a 13 Kawasaki zx636 I also have a 82 kz750 gonna be my 17 year old son's first bike giving it to him for graduation
These Bikes ( Super Sport 750 ) are wonderful !!!!
I love this motorcycle.. Beautiful!
Candy for my eyes and the sound is candy for mig ears !!
i got to say that is a sweet bike i can tell how it sounds its tight
Thats a work of art.
Please! Always wear a helmet, lovely video, thanks for sharing it with us all. 👌
I love it! I had the exact duplicate also a 78 ss
@goog le Same here, wish I had kept it.
Investment quality bike for sure!
Appreciate you showing the bike (sure it's sold by now) but I gotta ding you for the no helmet.
I thought the F models had black engines, blue gauges, 4 into 1 pipes? or was that into the 77 model year
Beautiful...
Do you guys have a v65 magna or sabre? I would love to see one of those.
Ken Kaplan for president
Beautiful bike!!! Why didn't they make the side panels match the tank though?
goog le I had a new one of these and the side panels were grey and slightly matt, definitely not black.
This one looks like new.
And did you loos your paper at the back off your trouser? :-)
that is a Battle Hopper from Kamen Rider Black Sun
Take the muffler off let's hear it loud and let it breath I took mine up to 145 back in the day
Duane White
That must be 145 km/h because no frigging way are a Honda CB 750 ever going to reach 145 mph.
I had one just like that but the side panels were a satin not gloss finnish.
You are right, Matt/silk grey, unpainted.
What did it sell for?!!
WOW!!!!
That was a new 4 into 1, did he even look at it?
Probably the original, he mis-spoke or failed to remember the 750F was the SS and had a 4 into 1 stock, and the cheaper 750K had the 4 into 2 style muffler.
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Is for sale
No helmet?
My favourite bike Honda cb 700 4 v good bike
Bari Bari Densetsu bike!!!!
Weren't cbfs seventy nine eighty's