CB750

1969 Honda CB750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1969 Honda CB750 utilizes a 736 cc (44.9 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB750 measures 233 kg (514 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.86 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 277 km (172 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).