CB 750 F 1

1978 Honda CB 750 F 1 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1978 Honda CB 750 F 1 pairs a 736 cc (44.9 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB 750 F 1 measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.69 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 194 km/h (121 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1975 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.