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    Oct 23, 2020 2 minutes

    1975-1979 Honda SOHC 750F/750F2

    onda’s 750 Four K0 of 1969 defined the air-cooled inline four motorcycle for a decade. But by 1975, the DOHC Kawasaki Z1 featured newer technology. Honda’s response was the updated 750F Super Sports, identified by a new 4-into-1 exhaust. At the rear wheel, a disc replaced the mediocre drum. Reduced trail and a longer swingarm magazine recorded 58 horsepower at the back wheel (49 for the 750K), which gave a standing quarter in the high 12s. On the road, the drivetrain and handling improvements together with longer suspension travel made for a comfortable ride and precise steering. The downside: a weight increase of 12 pounds.

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