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LOT 601 N

c.1981 Honda CB750C Custom Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. RC06-2005415 Engine no. RC01E-2221942

Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
Lot 601N

c.1981 Honda CB750C Custom
Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. RC06-2005415 Engine no. RC01E-2221942

c.1981 Honda CB750C Custom
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. RC06-2005415
Engine no. RC01E-2221942

Nine years after introducing the revolutionary CB750 to a stunned world, Honda moved the concept forward in the shape of the CB750K. A totally new design, the CB750K brought Honda's Grand Prix-developed twin-overhead-cam, four-valves-per-cylinder technology to road bikes for the first time. Styling was up-to-the-minute, but there was a welcome return to the four-pipe exhaust system of the 1969 original. 'The tank and seat unit flow gently rearward to a massive tail-light unit and the whole effect is enhanced by a lovely but expensive four-into-four exhaust system,' declared Bike magazine, continuing: 'The bike's standard of finish is quite superb - lacquered aluminium castings are especially impressive, and the chrome and paintwork are of an extremely high quality.' The CB750K's straight-line performance impressed too: 127.5mph flat out and a standing quarter-mile time of under 13 seconds.

There was, inevitably, also a cruiser-style 'custom' model: the CB750C. Intended principally for the North American market, the latter incorporated all the usual features associated with the genre including a smaller rear wheel, upswept handlebars, stepped seat, extra chrome, etc to which this particular example adds forward foot controls. The machine is offered with German Fahrzeugbrief, which currently displays a total of 8,976 kilometres on the odometer.

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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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  • 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
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NNOVA declaration
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

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