1970 Honda CB

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1970 Honda CB 750 Four K0 - 18483 milesThis iconic motorcycle was sold from 1969 to 1970 and was available in one of three colors: Candy Blue Green, Candy Gold, or Candy Ruby Red. The tank, side covers, and upper forks were of the basic color (green, gold, or red). The headlight shell was also the basic color. The bike had a 4-into-4 throttle cable system. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 736cc SOHC 2-valve dry sump inline 4 cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. The serial number began CB750-1000001. Under development for a year, the CB750 offered two unprecedented features, a transverse straight-4 engine with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and a front disc brake, neither of which was previously available on a mainstream, affordable production motorcycle. These two features, along with the introductory price of US$1,495 (US$9,614 in current money), gave the CB750 a considerable advantage over its competition, particularly its British rivals.Cycle magazine called the CB750 "the most sophisticated production bike ever" on the bike's introduction. Cycle World called it a masterpiece, highlighting Honda's painstaking durability testing, the bike's 120 mph (190 km/h) top speed, the fade-free performance of the braking, the comfortable ride and excellent instrumentation.The CB750 was the first modern four-cylinder machine from a mainstream manufacturer, and the term superbike was coined to describe it. The bike offered other important features that added to its value: electric starter, kill switch, dual mirrors, flashing turn signals, easily maintained valves and overall smoothness and freedom from vibration both underway and at a standstill.This bike is an original survivor, a true barn find with all its bones intact. Mostly original with the exception of tires and exhaust this is the ultimate restoration project. Vehicle sold as is no warranties express or impliedOn Oct-25-14 at 11:47:10 PDT, seller added the following information: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This bike was found in a relative's garage hidden behind a lot of junk. The bike has one owner who purchased it in 1969. My motorcycle mechanic got the bike to start and run. I would love to restore the bike myself but lack the funds to do so. The bike does have a 'wrinkle tank' Motorcycles from 1970 did not have titles in NY. It has a fully transferable registration certificate.