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In June of 1968, [[Honda]] dropped the gauntlet that would forever change the world of motorcycling. The CB750 "Four" offered a combination of features never before seen on a single [[motorcycle]]. No longer would Honda be known as [[scooter]] company. | In June of 1968, [[Honda]] dropped the gauntlet that would forever change the world of motorcycling. The CB750 "Four" offered a combination of features never before seen on a single [[motorcycle]]. No longer would Honda be known as [[scooter]] company. | ||
At the heart of the CB750K was an inline four-cylinder engine with a single overhead cam, four carburetors, four-into-four exhaust pipes. It produced 67 horsepower at 8000 rpm which was 15-percent more power than [[BSA]]'s new 750 cc Rocket 3 even though they weighed about the same (just under 227 kg (500 pounds)). The Honda, obviously, was much faster. | At the heart of the CB750K was an inline four-cylinder engine with a single overhead cam, four carburetors, four-into-four exhaust pipes. It produced 67 horsepower at 8000 rpm which was 15-percent more power than [[BSA]]'s new [[BSA Rocket 3|750 cc Rocket 3]] even though they weighed about the same (just under 227 kg (500 pounds)). The Honda, obviously, was much faster. | ||
It was not just the four-cylinder engine that caused such a stir; though most contemporary competitors had twin cylinders, fours had been offered by several manufacturers in the past. Rather, it was the fact that the four-cylinder power and smoothness was joined by a five-speed transmission, electric starter, a front disc brake, and a nearly bullet proof design—the first ever on a street bike—all at a reasonable price. | It was not just the four-cylinder engine that caused such a stir; though most contemporary competitors had twin cylinders, fours had been offered by several manufacturers in the past. Rather, it was the fact that the four-cylinder power and smoothness was joined by a five-speed transmission, electric starter, a front disc brake, and a nearly bullet proof design—the first ever on a street bike—all at a reasonable price. | ||