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CB 750 C

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50 /100 Balanced
Power
72 HP
Engine
748 ccm

1980 Honda CB 750 C Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1980 Honda CB 750 C classic motorcycle, Honda relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72 HP (52.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.3 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
96.3 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Engine Details In-line four, four-stroke
Power 72.0 HP (52.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 62.0 x 62.0 mm (2.4 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Other
Starter Electric
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