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Honda CB 750 RCB Racer 1976-77 Found in Honda |
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Make: Honda Model: CB 750 RCB Racer Year: 1976-77 Engine: Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. Capacity: 901 Bore: 64.5 X 69 mm Compression: 8.8:1 Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin carbs Starter: Inductive electronic Power: 95 hp @ 9000 rpm Torque: 77 Nm @ 8000 rpm Transmission: 5 Speed Front suspension: 37mm Air assisted forks, 155mm wheel travel. Rear suspension: Dual air assisted shocks, 97mm wheel travel. Front brake: 2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear brake: Single 297mm disc 2 piston caliper Front tyre: 110/90-19 Rear tyre: 130/90-16 Dry weight: 280 kg Fuel capacity: 16 Litres |
| Honda's cb900 custom is a bit of an enigma, to us and perhaps even to its creators. According to our sources at American Honda, the 900 wasn't intended for the touring rider, yet it definitely has some of a touring bike's attributes. Neither is it a road-sport model, though it was directly derived from one of the most sporting motorcycles Honda has ever made for sale to the public. And despite having officially been designated a "custom," the CB900 isn't quite that, either. The only thing it clearly is, is a marketplace competitor for the Suzuki GS850 and Yamaha XS850: on that basis shall it be judged, by us and everyone. The CB900 has an interesting lineage. It was initially a bored and stroked version of the 16-valve CB750F, made for the European market and introduced there last year. Honda opened the 750's bores from 62 to 64.5 millimeters, stretched its stroke (also 62mm) to 69mm, and thus increased its displacement to 902 cubic centimeters. They made the stroker crank's webs thic | |
