that would be condoning something horrible and terrible. I'd like to see the UK implement laws that don't restrict adult men to micro displacement bikes.
@@ChrisG1392 unfortunately a lot of grown men seem to be idiots even on 125cc bikes in the UK though 😅 unfortunately it's that minority of idiots that ruin it for people with throttle control and common sense
Yea that doesn’t sound fun at all! How about you come to the states and ride my 200hp 435lbs rocket in a wide open roads you can do 300mph on. This is America if we go we go big!! And I guess I should say I do own a CBR300R to for town riding it’s fun but anything smaller then that is just to small for me I’m 6’3” 275lbs!
My dad had a 1970 CB750 that he bought brand new just a couple months after I was born. We called it "Red Fred". He had that bike for 30 years. It was a great machine and I have many fond memories of dad with that bike. He sold it to a collector in 2000 after he bought a new ST1100 (which I now own). He was also a Honda certified mechanic and used to do setups and repairs on them back in the day in Minneapolis. When we moved to Colorado in '76, word got out in Durango that he knew what he was doing with these bikes. A couple of local cops approached him and asked him to "work over" their personal rides. He agreed and they parked at each end of the valley north of town for a weekend while he did his testing on their bikes. He thoroughly enjoyed that as you might imagine. I still miss Red Fred and going for rides with dad.
When these bikes came out it was the coolest thing ever. One of the guys we hung out with had a new 500 Kawasaki triple, and 2 other acquaintances had new CB 750's. When the guys with the 750's left for home we'd all stand there in silence waiting to hear them roll on the revs through the gears. What sweet sounding bikes for the time. About then the 750 Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 came out too, but I didn't know anyone that owned one of those. I myself eventually came to own a new '74 CB750 and a new '83 CB1100F. To me they're still my two favorite bikes ever even almost half a century later.
That is very cool history mate, I have a very sweet photo of my deceased father on an Enfield in 1950 when he was seven or eight. Make sure you share that with your family man. Find a granddaughter or grandson to tell it to. Let them know you were there when it happened. Your legacy with your own child is to teach them what they need to know, your legacy with your grandchild is to teach them what you know.
@@MrEiniweini Thank you it is special and those were special days being around in the heyday of those amazing machines and actually riding a lot of them when they were still the newest tech. By the way my younger brother rides and Enfield as his daily, .... a 500cc single and he loves it.
I ride a 91 Kawasaki Zephyr 750. It is fun seeing all the older guys stop and stare. I make their day, they make my day. That alone makes all the maintenance worth it
@@sand0decker I'm 70 and just sold probably my last motorcycle, a '88 Suzuki Katana 1100 with 115,000 km on it. They built some pretty great bikes back then. 😊
Yep. My dad had a cb750 back when they first released. And he kept the bike in his collection most of his life. Not only was it an icon. But you seriously just couldn’t kill that bike. It ran like a top all those years
I lived through those days and was a Honda dealership mechanic. The CB750 is the most important motorcycle ever made because of all the reasons you stated in your video. Good history lesson Yammie. I rode many of them but sadly never owned one. I couldn't afford it and settled for a CB500. I don't regret it because I built it into a peaky firebreather that was way to fast for the frame and brakes. Damn, I miss that bike. I wish you would of given a shout out to my CBX though.
A friend from years ago owned a CBX (maybe more than one) and they were a joy to ride. At the drag strip a guy with a CBX wanted to run against my '68 Camaro (a done up SS 396) and I always politely declined.
Me too. It was these that killed the British Bikes. As cool as the BSA Rocket 3 and Triumph Trident looked I think most figured why have 3 cylinders if you could have 4.
Yammie,what a wonderful video. You just kept bringing the fact thunder while the classic piano played lightly in the back ground. I grew up during this time. And every bike you showed was indeed a stepping stone to the amazing bikes we have today. That orange gold color CB750 is one I saw all the time where I lived growing up. Thanks for the time machine back to some really great motorcycling days. You have never lived until you heard one of these aircooled fours with some rejetted carbs and a four into one Kerker exhaust on them. You could hear them coming a mile away. And they always made me smile. Cop magnets...lol Great video.
My favorite vintage bike. The historical importance of this model can’t be overstated. My mechanical skills leave a good bit to be desired, so I’ll never own a CB750, but I’ll always look upon the model with lust and respect.
My first bike, I had been riding other peoples dirt bikes and one roommates 350 but this was mine and oh man I loved it. A few months later my roommate got a Kawi Z900 which blew the doors off my 750 but we would trade off and had a blast for a couple of years. I feel so lucky to have been riding when all that happened. cafe styled bikes today forget that we took the solid basic UJM and added all the HP and handling we could. They didn't come that way. I still do that to every bike I buy. Thanks for a great vid guys took me back.
My first street bike was a 79 CB750K 10th Anniversary edition. I bought it used from a buddy, great deal, easy to maintain, lots of power! It was a bullet proof, fun ride which I enjoyed for about 4 years before upgrading to my next ride, the MIGHTY Yamaha VMax! That was many moons and a few bikes ago. Agreed, the CB750 was a very important, reliable, fun, solid bike. Which encouraged many people to ride. Thanks for yet another quality video!
Such a diverse engine. See them on stripped cafe bikes, people drop them into chopper/bobber frames, trackers, etc. So cool to see them in so many different bikes.
I can recall the CB750 vividly. It was then a superbike. But my big love was the Kawasaki Z 900 B I loved the sound and power with my 4 in 1 exhaust. A symfonie.
We still use tablecloths napkins and Greece But just for your hands. But they typically use a paper tablecloth that is replaced every time somebody sits down
CB900 was my first road bike. Biggest bike I had ridden before that was my CR125. Heavy, under suspended and flexed like a cooked noodle in the corners but it taught me a lot. I can't imagine how loosely goosey the og single cams were.
I was hoping that you would have mentioned the tariff that the US put on large displacement motorcycles in the early 80's. The 1983, 4, and 5 Nighthawk CB650sc was a shaft drive replacement for the CB750. Loved that motorcycle in it's day.
I had an '82 CB900 Super Sport back in the late 80s. I think the looks of that bike still hold up pretty well today. Honda should do a neo retro based on it.
I learned on a CB750fourK and my first road bike was a CB550fourK! I grew up with these bikes my dad road and owned them all at one point me to. I moved on to ZX750RR and ZX900RR at I got up in my 20’s!! Now I own a GSX-S1000 and a CBR300R!
Man I love being able to go to my garage and just look at my 2 sohc CB750s it's the AK-47 of bikes. It just did what it's supposed to reliably and damn well. Also can be completely serviced with tools that fit in a cargo pocket.
Just found your channel. My first bike, well besides the moped, was a Honda 350 enduro. Bought it around $100 in 1984. Ride that 2 years then graduated to a Honda 750-4stroke that was a 1973 front end and 1974 back end. lol. Was a good bike except the carbs gummed up quickly.
I am looking to get either a CB350 or CB450 as my first bike. However, I hope to wind up on one these old horses. I had a friend whose brother had a CB750. Occasionally, my friend would swing by when he 'snuck' it out. Very cool machine.
O' Great one, while I would like to thank you for your constant output of quality content; please, for the love of busas, get a pop filter for your VO mic! And thanks again, I absolutely love historical content like this.
Nice video, Solid facts! But I would have to disagree with the part that said the 450's couldnt handle the wide open spaces of the U.S.! Love my 72 Honda DOHC CB450!
Like the history videos. My mom used to own a Honda that was my grandpas that she said she would give to me when I got old enough. But she sold it instead. I wish I knew what model it was pretty sure it was a 1972 or 74.
Been noticing Yammie saying flattering things about motorcycles he normally despises. The Royal Enfield the FTR1200 and this video on the SOHC CB 750. This CB750s specs are lame by modern standards. But in 1969 no Harley Davidson made 67hp stock. Not even close. Same with Triumph. The CB allowed someone who was not a master mechanic to ride long distances.
Hey Yam, while you’re on the subject of UJM’s, I’d love to see a video about Honda’s boxer engines, accompanied with a theory of why the other Big Three didn’t copy the GL1100 boxer-four, easily one of the greatest engines to serve mankind, IMO. Any thoughts about this?
I know the CB1000R was mentioned but the Neo Retro version was not....I mean it was right there for you to mentioned when going through the history of the CB
Honda made motorcycles accessible to the global market. People in Asia ride bikes for practical use everyday. If it wasn't for the Japanese manufacturers revolutionizing the motorcycling industry, motorcycling wouldn't have been as mainstream like it is today.
Fun fact: afterww2 Honda couldn’t open a mechanic shop so he pulled what money he had together and brewer whiskey. He made whiskey for ten before earning the money to create his motor company.
Big Papa Yams, I thought you were gonna talk about the cb500x!! 😬🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃😃❤💪 Honda is awesome, .... I'm beginning to think anyone that creates a motorcycle is freaking AWESOME!!
Take a look at this beautiful old motorcycle from Honda. (Busa). Also check out all the motorcycles that Honda has made after that first staple masterpiece. (Did you know turbo busa exist?) lol I love it. That hornet 919 is by far the prettiest we need more bikes that are simple and smooth instead of sharp angles and the latest gadgets.
My dad and I are restoring a 1975 cb750 FOUR. It’s been a lot of fun so far.
I'd love to see a video where you guys come to the UK and spend some time riding 125cc bikes around. Like you're a teenager here just starting out
that would be condoning something horrible and terrible. I'd like to see the UK implement laws that don't restrict adult men to micro displacement bikes.
@@ChrisG1392 unfortunately a lot of grown men seem to be idiots even on 125cc bikes in the UK though 😅 unfortunately it's that minority of idiots that ruin it for people with throttle control and common sense
Careful, I'm 66 and have riden a 125cc for 2 years and no I don't have a problem with throttle control. Lol 😆
Yea that doesn’t sound fun at all! How about you come to the states and ride my 200hp 435lbs rocket in a wide open roads you can do 300mph on. This is America if we go we go big!! And I guess I should say I do own a CBR300R to for town riding it’s fun but anything smaller then that is just to small for me I’m 6’3” 275lbs!
Gives me a real “Grand Tour” vibe lol
The very last cb750 sports f2 had dual front and single rear discs. Revved to 10000rpm. Ultimate cb750 !! Black motor. Owned one.
If I'm not mistaken, the bread on the table in the tablecloth stock footage is khachapuri.
My dad had a 1970 CB750 that he bought brand new just a couple months after I was born. We called it "Red Fred". He had that bike for 30 years. It was a great machine and I have many fond memories of dad with that bike. He sold it to a collector in 2000 after he bought a new ST1100 (which I now own). He was also a Honda certified mechanic and used to do setups and repairs on them back in the day in Minneapolis. When we moved to Colorado in '76, word got out in Durango that he knew what he was doing with these bikes. A couple of local cops approached him and asked him to "work over" their personal rides. He agreed and they parked at each end of the valley north of town for a weekend while he did his testing on their bikes. He thoroughly enjoyed that as you might imagine.
I still miss Red Fred and going for rides with dad.
The torque on that st1100 👌
When these bikes came out it was the coolest thing ever. One of the guys we hung out with had a new 500 Kawasaki triple, and 2 other acquaintances had new CB 750's. When the guys with the 750's left for home we'd all stand there in silence waiting to hear them roll on the revs through the gears. What sweet sounding bikes for the time. About then the 750 Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 came out too, but I didn't know anyone that owned one of those. I myself eventually came to own a new '74 CB750 and a new '83 CB1100F. To me they're still my two favorite bikes ever even almost half a century later.
That is very cool history mate, I have a very sweet photo of my deceased father on an Enfield in 1950 when he was seven or eight. Make sure you share that with your family man. Find a granddaughter or grandson to tell it to. Let them know you were there when it happened. Your legacy with your own child is to teach them what they need to know, your legacy with your grandchild is to teach them what you know.
@@MrEiniweini Thank you it is special and those were special days being around in the heyday of those amazing machines and actually riding a lot of them when they were still the newest tech.
By the way my younger brother rides and Enfield as his daily, .... a 500cc single and he loves it.
I ride a 91 Kawasaki Zephyr 750. It is fun seeing all the older guys stop and stare.
I make their day, they make my day. That alone makes all the maintenance worth it
@@sand0decker I'm 70 and just sold probably my last motorcycle, a '88 Suzuki Katana 1100 with 115,000 km on it.
They built some pretty great bikes back then. 😊
This was like the EV cars you see now. An overwhelming force that even if you wrapped yourself in a flag it doesn't wash reality away.
Yep. My dad had a cb750 back when they first released. And he kept the bike in his collection most of his life. Not only was it an icon. But you seriously just couldn’t kill that bike. It ran like a top all those years
My first bike was a 1976 CB550 (in 2019). It had 12,000 original miles because it was a barn find. Absolutely amazing bike.
Love where this channel is going! Added production value, new copy, new outtros, and motorcycle history is back!! Do go on.
I lived through those days and was a Honda dealership mechanic. The CB750 is the most important motorcycle ever made because of all the reasons you stated in your video. Good history lesson Yammie. I rode many of them but sadly never owned one. I couldn't afford it and settled for a CB500. I don't regret it because I built it into a peaky firebreather that was way to fast for the frame and brakes. Damn, I miss that bike.
I wish you would of given a shout out to my CBX though.
A friend from years ago owned a CBX (maybe more than one) and they were a joy to ride.
At the drag strip a guy with a CBX wanted to run against my '68 Camaro (a done up SS 396) and I always politely declined.
I know he's brought up the CBX a few times on the channel, it'd definitely be legendary if they got a hold of one for a video.
My dad bought a brand new cb900F back in 1982. I have many fond memories with that bike and it was the bike that got me into motorcycles today.
I was around back then. You can't imagine how revolutionary the CB750 was when it came out.
Me too. It was these that killed the British Bikes. As cool as the BSA Rocket 3 and Triumph Trident looked I think most figured why have 3 cylinders if you could have 4.
Yammie,what a wonderful video.
You just kept bringing the fact thunder while the classic piano played lightly in the back ground.
I grew up during this time.
And every bike you showed was indeed a stepping stone to the amazing bikes we have today.
That orange gold color CB750 is one I saw all the time where I lived growing up.
Thanks for the time machine back to some really great motorcycling days.
You have never lived until you heard one of these aircooled fours with some rejetted carbs and a four into one Kerker exhaust on them.
You could hear them coming a mile away.
And they always made me smile.
Cop magnets...lol
Great video.
I have a 2017 cb1100ex and I love it! All old school charm no old school problems.
Thanks Yami. Good video. I’ve got a 70 KO750, a 71 K1750 and a Z900RS cafe. Love them all. Keep up the good work. 👍😁
My favorite vintage bike. The historical importance of this model can’t be overstated. My mechanical skills leave a good bit to be desired, so I’ll never own a CB750, but I’ll always look upon the model with lust and respect.
My first bike, I had been riding other peoples dirt bikes and one roommates 350 but this was mine and oh man I loved it. A few months later my roommate got a Kawi Z900 which blew the doors off my 750 but we would trade off and had a blast for a couple of years. I feel so lucky to have been riding when all that happened. cafe styled bikes today forget that we took the solid basic UJM and added all the HP and handling we could. They didn't come that way. I still do that to every bike I buy. Thanks for a great vid guys took me back.
My first street bike was a 79 CB750K 10th Anniversary edition. I bought it used from a buddy, great deal, easy to maintain, lots of power! It was a bullet proof, fun ride which I enjoyed for about 4 years before upgrading to my next ride, the MIGHTY Yamaha VMax! That was many moons and a few bikes ago. Agreed, the CB750 was a very important, reliable, fun, solid bike. Which encouraged many people to ride. Thanks for yet another quality video!
I learned something today
Such a diverse engine. See them on stripped cafe bikes, people drop them into chopper/bobber frames, trackers, etc. So cool to see them in so many different bikes.
I can recall the CB750 vividly. It was then a superbike. But my big love was the Kawasaki Z 900 B I loved the sound and power with my 4 in 1 exhaust. A symfonie.
The first bike I ever owned that actually had any speed on it was a CB750
At the same time it was very comfortable to ride
Wish I still had it
We still use tablecloths napkins and Greece But just for your hands. But they typically use a paper tablecloth that is replaced every time somebody sits down
Yammie, I have a 1978K, 1979Limited, 1980F, 750 fours. Great bikes, Great Video, Thanks
CB900 was my first road bike. Biggest bike I had ridden before that was my CR125. Heavy, under suspended and flexed like a cooked noodle in the corners but it taught me a lot. I can't imagine how loosely goosey the og single cams were.
Got an '80 cb750F as my first bike, learning lots, powers all in the top end, perfect forever bike imo
Amazing history lesson. I love to watch more of these videos!
I was hoping that you would have mentioned the tariff that the US put on large displacement motorcycles in the early 80's. The 1983, 4, and 5 Nighthawk CB650sc was a shaft drive replacement for the CB750. Loved that motorcycle in it's day.
I have been waiting for you guys to make videos like this for two years!!!
9:06, spite runs off road nearly nails the guardrail. wtf dude 🙄
I had an '82 CB900 Super Sport back in the late 80s. I think the looks of that bike still hold up pretty well today. Honda should do a neo retro based on it.
Love my CB650R. Not mentioned in the vid, but I forgive ya ;) Love the channel, and keep 'em coming!
I learned on a CB750fourK and my first road bike was a CB550fourK! I grew up with these bikes my dad road and owned them all at one point me to. I moved on to ZX750RR and ZX900RR at I got up in my 20’s!! Now I own a GSX-S1000 and a CBR300R!
The CB750F 75’-77’ had a rear disc brake and was the supersport model. It differed from the K models in the longer gas tank and a cafe-ish seat.
Man I love being able to go to my garage and just look at my 2 sohc CB750s it's the AK-47 of bikes. It just did what it's supposed to reliably and damn well. Also can be completely serviced with tools that fit in a cargo pocket.
I have a 1991 Honda nighthawk cb750 great amazingly reliable bike.
Just found your channel. My first bike, well besides the moped, was a Honda 350 enduro. Bought it around $100 in 1984. Ride that 2 years then graduated to a Honda 750-4stroke that was a 1973 front end and 1974 back end. lol. Was a good bike except the carbs gummed up quickly.
I have my dad's 70 CB 750 not in bad shape either!! He bought it new in 70, one owner!!
Probably the best motorcycle I've ever owned. RC 836 kitted superbike dresser.
Great Great video guys. I'm a nerd and like to learn. Keep em coming like this.
I’ve got an ‘82 nighthawk 750sc, fun old bike to ride and rare, only made for 2 years🤙
My grandfather has one in his garage right now. One day I’ll get it running
I am looking to get either a CB350 or CB450 as my first bike. However, I hope to wind up on one these old horses. I had a friend whose brother had a CB750. Occasionally, my friend would swing by when he 'snuck' it out. Very cool machine.
I would love to see a review or some comparisons on these single wheel motorcycle trailers. They look super cool.
My first bike that I owned all myself was a 1999 CB750 Nighthawk. It had shortcomings, sure, but most days I regret trading it in.
O' Great one, while I would like to thank you for your constant output of quality content; please, for the love of busas, get a pop filter for your VO mic!
And thanks again, I absolutely love historical content like this.
Ive got a 1972 cb750 chopper and i love it!!
You guys need to find one and do a giveaway, you can do some fun modern vs classic comparison videos
Don't forget the CB1000 that was made only from 1981-83, had the cool/weird duel range 5 speed.
Dang Erik, that was a lot of information in a little bit of time! I noticed not one dislike! I got a 1972 CB 750 that you might just win!
Honda changed the entire motorcycling industry? Yeah that sounds about right.
I had a new 1972 CB 750 Honda.
Nice video, Solid facts! But I would have to disagree with the part that said the 450's couldnt handle the wide open spaces of the U.S.! Love my 72 Honda DOHC CB450!
The Vincent Black Shadow was the first Super Bike
My brother had a CB 750 back in the early 80’s. I think it might have been a ‘78 model.
Like the history videos.
My mom used to own a Honda that was my grandpas that she said she would give to me when I got old enough. But she sold it instead. I wish I knew what model it was pretty sure it was a 1972 or 74.
Been noticing Yammie saying flattering things about motorcycles he normally despises. The Royal Enfield the FTR1200 and this video on the SOHC CB 750. This CB750s specs are lame by modern standards. But in 1969 no Harley Davidson made 67hp stock. Not even close. Same with Triumph. The CB allowed someone who was not a master mechanic to ride long distances.
Looks like when those bikes came out they had nearly the same horsepower but the Honda was lighter and easier to work. Idk, I'm not a doctor
Hey Yam, while you’re on the subject of UJM’s, I’d love to see a video about Honda’s boxer engines, accompanied with a theory of why the other Big Three didn’t copy the GL1100 boxer-four, easily one of the greatest engines to serve mankind, IMO. Any thoughts about this?
My 3d bike was a 98 NightHawlk 750. It was fun and noisy
9:34 slipping up there yammie? Lol
I know the CB1000R was mentioned but the Neo Retro version was not....I mean it was right there for you to mentioned when going through the history of the CB
Well in India we have mainly low cc bikes. I have a Honda Hornet 2.0 aka Hornet 190r Indian version. I love my bike.
You guys have to ride a SOHC for the channel. I'm on my second one and I'm stuck for better or worse on these bikes.
Great video. And now that I think about it, I remember seeing old cartoons of characters wiping their faces on table cloths.
Yammie, love the Busa Prayers on ya knees boys 👦lol 😆😂🤣😜😅😹
I loved my CB750...except for the points and the carbs.
Love my CB1300
I have a CB650R, and I lust after the 1300. I dream of importing a new one to the US.
You forgot to mention the VF Interceptor.
I had a '74 CB750. I wish I still had it.
Got me 2 83 cb1100f drag bikes.. very rare hard to get parts for
My dad had a cb 650 and I was so surprised at how comfy it was,handled like a bag of shite but it was comfy
Honda made motorcycles accessible to the global market. People in Asia ride bikes for practical use everyday. If it wasn't for the Japanese manufacturers revolutionizing the motorcycling industry, motorcycling wouldn't have been as mainstream like it is today.
Not only in asia, I ride my cbf 600 everyday and keep my Monster 1100 for the fun stuff.
Best motorcycle ever IMO.
If it was released today, it would be the CBR750RR-R SP FIREBLADE ROCKET XR STREET
you need to do a video on the cbx 1050 inline 6
Same with the Yamaha XJ's of the 80's
Honda Rules!
Fun fact: afterww2 Honda couldn’t open a mechanic shop so he pulled what money he had together and brewer whiskey. He made whiskey for ten before earning the money to create his motor company.
8:30 if the cb1100 is air cooled, then why is there a radiator above the exhaust headers?
Is it an oil cooler?
Love my CB300R!
i’m tryna get gear almost everything’s sold out whyyyyyyyyyyyyy. love the vids
As the owner of a 91 nighthawk with over 60k miles on it. I can confirm its a fun lil machine thats dirt cheap
My dad used to have one when I was a kid favorite bike he ever had I wanna get one one day
building one as we "speak"
Do a goldwing. Cafe’d
Agreed 👍
I actually just got the cb750 hondamatic.
Honda 4 Life
What's the piece playing in the background ?.
bro restock your store!!!
Whatever... , but that 1980 design is absolutely fantastic, never knew it!
Can we see a video about Victory?
My 93 Nighthawk 750 has 55,000 miles on it 🤣
Turbo Busa @0:37
Big Papa Yams, I thought you were gonna talk about the cb500x!! 😬🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃😃❤💪
Honda is awesome, .... I'm beginning to think anyone that creates a motorcycle is freaking AWESOME!!
Only thing he will say about that bike is “Honda 500s SUCK all of them!” Then he would continue his campaign to stop their production 🙃
@@danieldoyle253
🤣🤣🤣 never give up hope!!
🤘🤘
Take a look at this beautiful old motorcycle from Honda. (Busa). Also check out all the motorcycles that Honda has made after that first staple masterpiece. (Did you know turbo busa exist?) lol I love it. That hornet 919 is by far the prettiest we need more bikes that are simple and smooth instead of sharp angles and the latest gadgets.
4:10 anyone know which yamaha is that?
Honda is best,they have a bike to compete all the types of bikes
I wish I had that cb750
Just gonna skip right over the CB900C huh😂