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HONDA CB 750C CUSTOM 1981 - 1982

HONDA CB 750C CUSTOM 1981 - 1982
HONDA CB 750C CUSTOM 1981 - 1982 · Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 750C CUSTOM 1981 - 1982
Year1981 - 1982
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke62 x 62 mm / 2.4 x 2.4 in
Compression Ratio9.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power56.2 kW / 77 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque67 Nm / 49.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionCDI
Induction4 x 30 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionAdjustable telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, adjustable shock absorbers
Front Brakes2 x 276 mm discs, single-piston calipers
Rear Brakes190 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight236 kg / 520 lbs
Wet Weight253 kg / 558 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/90-19
Rear Tyre130/90-16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.2 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption42.9 US mpg
Top Speed204.7 km/h / 127 mph
Photo gallery
HONDA CB 750C CUSTOM 1981 - 1982

Photo: Tim Parkinson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The 1981-82 Custom continued the cruiser-styled twin-cam 750 with only small updates, such as a revised fuel valve. It kept the 16-inch rear wheel, stepped seat and dual front discs, and later formed the basis for Honda's Nighthawk line.