Honda CBX750

Honda CBX750
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledCBX750E, CBX750F, CBX750G, CBX750P
Parent companyHonda
Production1983–88, Police version until 2001
SuccessorCB750F2 (Europe), Nighthawk 750 (Japan and North America)
ClassSport bike
Engine747 cc (45.6 cu in) straight-4
Bore / stroke67 mm × 53 mm (2.6 in × 2.1 in)
Compression ratio9.3:1
Power52 kW (70 hp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Ignition typeElectric start
Transmission6-speed, chain drive (shaft drive in police version)
Frame typeSteel tubular cradle
SuspensionFront: 38 mm
Rear: Pro-Link monoshock
BrakesFront:281 mm (11.1 in) dual discs 2-piston callipers
Rear: single disc 2-piston calliper
TiresFront: 110/90R16
Rear: 130/80R18
Fuel capacity22.0 L; 4.84 imp gal (5.81 US gal)
RelatedHonda CBX750P
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The CBX750, or RC17 is a Honda motorcycle sold primarily in Europe, South Africa and Australia. Manufactured from 1984 to 1988, the CBX750 was developed from the CB750 while sharing technological data and certain componentry from the VF/VFR Series, which its development ran in parallel; hence the X in CBX being an acronym for City Bike eXperimental.

It is a popular model for motorcycle police in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Turkey, Gibraltar and Ireland. A Japanese market version was offered known as the CB750SC Horizon and a North American version, the CB750SC Nighthawk S was sold alongside a tariff beating version, the Nighthawk 700S.

The pre-1988 CBX750 had a 16-inch-diameter (410 mm) front wheel, which restricts replacement tire choice.

  1. ^ "Honda CBX750". Carole Nash. June 20, 2008. Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.