Japan · Original K0: 1969

Honda Dream CB750 Four

Four cylinders, four exhaust pipes and a front disc brake helped change the big motorcycle.

Motorcycles

Exterior · Photo shows Honda Dream CB750 Four K0, turquoise/blue motorcycle in a museum; display placard gives model year 1969.. K0 and 1969 are identified by the source and museum placard; pictured market and casting type are unconfirmed.
1969 Honda Dream CB750 Four K0; the museum placard identifies its model year. · Maysy · CC BY-SA 3.0

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A place in vehicle history

More than a set of wheels.

Honda displayed its new four-cylinder motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1968. Exports to North America began in April 1969, followed by Japanese sales that August. The CB750 combined a powerful engine with equipment intended to make a large road motorcycle practical. It became a landmark in the story of modern superbikes.

Look a little closer.

Look at the photograph: the four exhaust pipes are one of the original CB750’s most recognizable details.

Photos show an example of the model or generation. The pictured vehicle’s year, equipment, or modifications can differ from the specification described here.

Power needs supporting parts

Honda’s history describes the development of tyres and chains suited to the new machine’s performance. Increasing engine output affects the whole vehicle: the parts that transmit force and keep it on the road must be developed too. The front disc brake was another important part of the package.

Source: Honda · the 1969 CB750 story ↗

Two ways to start

The 1969 announcement lists an electric starter and a kick starter. It also describes dry-sump lubrication: oil is held in a separate tank and circulated through the engine. These details show how a motorcycle’s design includes much more than its cylinder count.

Source: Honda · 1969 Japanese CB750 Four announcement ↗

Where these facts come from

Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.

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