I had a 79 cb750k it’s was great. It’s was about 20 years old. I put it in the shop and they serviced it and adjusted the carbs. Man it ran good. Very fast.

Jon. This is an excellent review. You nailed it.......for a "vintage" bike ! And you evoked emotions and nostalgia. Yes, it needed a 6th gear and rear disc. But it handled well with a super smooth engine. The suspension was pretty good too. If I may, please let me add to your input. It was Honda's first foray into the era of DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder machines, with bikes like the 750K, 750F, 900F, CBX. But a problem that some of these brand new bikes had.....After use and parked for a while, upon starting, some valves remained open and the piston would hit, and bend them. We had the CBX and 750K here, and the Honda salesman and I were very close, so he would tell me about the issue on both machines. Maybe the problem was the valve springs or valve seals....or even the oil used........I don't know ! Too, the carburettors were diaphragmless CV-types, hence the smoothness. Electronic ignition and brush type alternator. First time I saw bikes with throttle return cables. In 1980 just before I got married, I got a crashed one, practically new and got it going in a jiffy. Headlight, front indicators, instrument pod. That's it. I lived 45.2 miles from my job on a bad uphill/downhill road with a million curves and used this bike. Tyres were renewed every 8 weeks. Up to today, although we have the world's biggest lake of asphalt and plenty aggregate, we possibly have the worst roads in the Caribbean ! Cars get damaged all the time, and last year a motorcyclist went into a pothole and lost control. The husband and father did not survive ! In those days people in my country could not afford a bike for recreation. So all bikes were commuter bikes and bikes were run until they could run no more. This was my first 4-stroke bike, first 4-cylinder bike, and first Honda. I came from Yamaha and Suzuki 2-strokes, the biggest being the Suzuki GT550 triple. At the time Kawasaki had a 650-4 and they used to boast in Cycle Guide magazine, "Our 650 can outrun any 750 !" A policeman owner of a Kawa used to taunt me about my "dead bike". One morning on the street of a popular mechanic, I decided to put it to rest. The Kawasaki read my rear number plate until it was unreadable ! The policeman was silenced in front of a small biker crowd ! I could understand why the 750F had that engine. Too, the 900F engine was very similar. Just before I sold it, I installed a pair of Honda's Com-Star wheels, and a Kerker 4-into-1 exhaust. I never owned a 4-cylinder bike after that. Family life could just not support the ownership of expensive motorcycles. After eight-and-a-half years I got close to my job (5 mins) and still live here. Today. I own an Indian made-and-market FZ25 Yamaha, bought last year at the equivalent cost of US$4,400. Good for a 67-year-old in a country with a national speed limit of 100kms/hr. Wish we had roads like you do. Thanks again Jon. Keep them coming. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

I can't believe you have this bike! I had the exact one in the early 80s and I did all of the additions you have. The farings were the same. I had superbikes bars and a 4 into one Mac pipe. Lots of memories!!!! Thanks fo the video. Well done!!

It's Very nice to see how much lean to the bars you have.. Gr8 info Awesome Vid👍

Don't be afraid to rev it out. They love the revs. I never minded a drum rear because of the feel in corners, but did a double disk swap up front. 6th gear was lost on the KZ kawasakis as well. Im always ghost shifting into 6th gear. Congratulations on a nice example. I find you get the fun at a lower speed than a on modern bike. 100mph is the hardest I'd push one comfortably.

I just bought a 1981 750K and LOVE it. Has 35K but was well taken care of. I bought it for $900 from a kid who only had it one summer... Had to replace tweaked out handlebar to stock, and it had the original 4 mufflers intact! AMAZING ! Cleaned carbs and it runs beautifully.

I appreciate the history lessons you provide in your videos. As a soon-to-be new rider, I never paid much attention to motorcycling until recently, and that's going back decades. I have some catching up to do.

I bought a 1980 model with 15,000 miles. It belonged to the pair of husband and wife. It was her bike so it wasn't written as much. Had sitting in the garage about 2 years now and just got to the carburetors. About the same condition as yours and I will probably make the same modifications that you have a little I'll have to see about the writing position with the handlebars. I have two parts bikes that I bought just because they had the spoke wheels which sometimes are needed on old bikes that you pick up. Also picked up a couple of BMWs since then. Located Northeast Missouri

Jon, I have a 1980 CB750F. I have worked on and ridden, in recent years, a friend's 1975 CB750F. When I ride his bike it amazes me how his feels really dated whereas my 1980 feels like a far more modern motorcycle. I love that 1980. It is a gem of a motorcycle.

Excellent enjoyable just finished a rebuild on a 1979 750 k 27 years in a barn 12 months and to many hrs to mention looking forward to spring in Alberta Canada.

Howdy. I am going to venture that you are wearing a Brooks leather jacket. I had travelled from North Dakota to western New York, the Fingers region, to visit a girl friend, in 1994. She had biking experience and took me to a mall and helped me pick a good leather riding jacket. She suggested I get it a size bigger so I could wear a sweat shirt under it, as you are. Thirty years later, I have traded that man made extra insulation with the natural substance. And the jacket still fits, snuggly. Ha! Anyways, I bought a new Honda CB750F in 1976 from Sioux Cycles, Bismarck, ND while working as a mechanic there after graduating from Scott Community College, Betterdorf, IA (Motorcycle Mechanics Trade Division) that same year. I put on a Vetter fairing, king and queen touring seat, one inch handlebar risers, and a luggage rack-back rest before I took delivery. After enough miles accumalated for a chain replacement, I put a different tooth count counter sprocket on it to match the K model engine rpm to speed ratio. In 1987 I bought a new Kawasaki Councours and made the above mentioned trip to New York. I still have both bikes and have since put the Honda back to its original state. It just turned over 41,000 miles and have never had to service the carbs. I ride it just enough to keep things from getting stale. Jon, you do a really nice job on your informative videos. PA certainly has very nice secondary roads. A side note: I was a long-haul trucker in the 80s ad 90s and unfortunately, I-80 across PA was the worst road in America insofar as pot holes and poor pavement conditionl. And the truck traffic. Ha! Thank you and take care.

When I was 18 Years old, I took my RIDING Test on a 77 CB750. Several years later, my wife and I had a 78 CB750, and a 76 CB550. Both of them were rock Solid reliable. I agree, our 550 DID handle MUCH better than the 750. I have never had the chance to ride a 2nd Gen CB750. I would VERY much LIKE to!

I had 3 cb750Fs and a cb900F. I road the wheels off one of the 750s. ( almost literally) The top end will whistle if everything is perfect! A buddy and I was riding on some back roads north of Spokane WA. A bunch of Bikers on Harleys came up behind us in a straight section. We got into the twisty area they fell back then caught up later on more straight roads. We pulled into a gas station both of us expecting a fight. The meanest looking of the bikers walked up to us and said "Yall can ride with us anytime, you guys are good" I was on my CB750f he was on his KZ1000 police bike today I have a 1981 CB750C, a 2004 Shadow 750 Aero and a Yam XT350

I have a cb750k just like that one and I would not a share in a railroad for it mine is the dark burgundy color mine had been sitting for about 25 years so I went through a lot of the same things as you getting it going love your channel thanks and keep the vids coming hey from Kentucky

I bought one in 2021 and . . YES this does handle very well like it's on rails and my favourite is curves cornering and banking over. I use Metzlers.

I bought mine from my little brother. Stored for 15 years. Took it to Honda dealer, 2000$ later road several hundred miles with my son on his new Harley

You mention handling of the 1979 CB750K, but I found my new 1970 CB750 handled very well. The 1979 was OK , but I don't think was better than the 1970. The 1979 also didn't seem as quick and responsive as the 1970, but that was decades ago so it's hard to remember exactly. The 1979 seemed heavier too. It was OK but nothing to compare with modern liter bikes of today. My favorite bike ever wax the 2008 Yamaha FZ1 that I got when I sold the 1979 CB750.

Yesterday I was watching a video about CB750K and it was a brown color with a silly looking full fairing. At the time I thought to myself that if I bought that bike I would remove the full fairing and paint it in honda late 70s black with a red livery and here today you You Tube suggested this video!

John MRR, I'm about to gain custody of a 1981 cb650 inline 4 with only 31K miles on the clock! My friend bought it brand new, yet, hasn't ridden it in the last 20 years. He lives in New Mexico, and, has kept it covered in his garage. I'm 58 years young and, getting my endorsement after a 30 year wait. So, I'm a "NEWB"! I plan to keep it as original as possible. Certain upgrades-like brakes & brake-lines are a must! Once done, I'll text you some photos of the motorbike!🏍️👍. There are certain "nit-wits" who would want to "hot-rod" it out, but, won't put their money where there mouth is, so they get ignored. It RED with LOTS of chrome!😁 along with a sissy bar & bag. I think you'll like it in its entirety as a near fully original bike. Dual carbs, disc/drum set-up.👍😁🏍️ Doug, we gonna have fun on this bike, I'll figure what to name it, when I hear that name spoken.

It was known as the 'KZ', at least in Europe, and had a 4 into 4 exhaust system. Beautiful looking bike.

Lovely review of a lovely bike Jon. Is the fairing a genuine Honda addition, I couldn't really see? Incredible that you rode for 15 minutes without another vehicle in sight, wonderful biking roads in pennsylvania, very picturesque, however I think I would soon lose my licence. Does the double yellow lines mean no overtaking? Greetings from the UK.

i got my 79 cb 750k for $100 from my older buddy from work its got 55k on it but he told me he blew the original sohc engine up and replaced it with a 81 dohc engine back in the day. I'm in the middle of restoring it at the moment

Very smooth bike. A mate bought a new one in 1980. The classic UJM...$AU 3,200 new.

Good video Jon one thing I never understood is if the technology is there why they continue using drums instead of disc.

Does it have the stock exhaust on it? Also, does it still have the original front and rear sprockets as in 15 tooth front and 38 tooth rear? If so, how do you like it? Great video 👍.

Hi Jon, Nice review Jon, Im looking at a 750k, its a ways away, have not ridden it yet. Im very tall, also a beginner, have heard that certain 750's good for tall guys. Any thoughts on this ? Thanks very much !

Friend.had.cb750 honda 79 and I had yamaha 750 79 model how do they compare

I know you said it in a previous video but what bars did you put on that bike?

44年前のオートバイとは思えない美しさですね。

Hi Jon, I have an 80 CB 750. I love the bike. Wondering if the fairing you have will fit my bike and where did you get the fairing?? Thanks for the review, totally agree with you about the next gen 750, 1980

Honda prob got hold of a gs750 and examined it to improve the new CB did they give the new cb750 a no. Prefix

Beautiful bike… I’m looking for get a similar bike, your video help me … tks

Can you share what jets you set it to?

Do you know what the K means ?

Hi. Are you selling it?