Honda CB 350-450-450-500-550-750: books - history and types

Honda CB500 & 550 Fours (1971-1977) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Honda CB500 and 550 Four motorcycles from the years 1971-1977. Describes the Honda Super Sport, CB500, 500K2, CG550, 550F and F2, 550K and K3, 550F-77.

• The 29 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 27 x 20 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
ISBN:	9781855204959

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Honda CB350 & 400 Fours 1972-78 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Honda CB350 and 400 Four motorcycles from the years 1972-78. Describes the Honda CB350F, CB400F, F2 and Super Sport.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 27 x 20.5 x 0.8 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1999)
ISBN:	9781855204157

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Original Honda CB750 - The Restorer's Guide to K & F Series 750 SOHC Models, 1968-1978

By 1968, Japanese motorcycle manufacturers had transformed the motorcycling world in Europe and the USA with well-engineered models. However, their success largely came from refining traditional motorcycle designs established by Italian and British makers.
The Honda CB750 changed this completely. It was not just an improved version of an old design but an entirely new concept. With its powerful four-cylinder engine, comparable to that of a small car, disc brakes, and a top speed of 120-130 mph, the CB750 was revolutionary. Its impressive size, weight, and exceptional reliability, similar to that of a car, set new standards in motorcycling.
The author, who grew up riding British bikes, first experienced the CB750 35 years ago. That ride changed his perspective on motorcycling. Using his experience as both an owner and a professional restorer, he provides a detailed account of the many versions of this iconic model produced between 1968 and 1978.
This book features an authoritative text paired with over 200 color photographs, specially commissioned to showcase every detail that made Honda's sohc CB750 a groundbreaking motorcycle of its time.

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Author:	John Wyatt
Details:	128 pages, 29.5 x 22.5 cm / 11.6 x 8.9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	220 colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2012)
Series:	Original Restorer's Guide
ISBN:	9781906133405

Honda CB750 Four

In the 1960s, Japanese motorcycle manufacturers began gaining market share in Europe and the United States with innovative designs and modern technology.
In 1968, Honda introduced the CB750, a revolutionary four-cylinder motorcycle featuring an electric starter, five-speed gearbox, and front disc brake. It combined speed, convenience, reliability, and oiltightness - qualities rarely found together at the time. This marked the arrival of the first 'superbike.'
In this book, Rod Ker explores the history of the Honda CB750 and its development throughout the 1970s. He also examines its revival as a classic model, its current iconic status, and offers buying advice for modern enthusiasts.

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Author:	Rod Ker
Details:	96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 cm / 9.25 x 6.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2015)
ISBN:	9781445651217

Honda CB750 (1969-1978) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Honda CB750 motorcycles from the years 1969-1978. Describes the Honda CB 750 Automatic, Super Sport, K2, K3, K5, K6, K7, F1, F2 and 960.

• The 38 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	172 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855204669

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Génération Honda - La révolution CB 750

Unveiled in Tokyo at the end of 1968, the Honda CB 750 Four was released in the USA in June 1969 and arrived in France at the end of August.
Fifty years ago, this first large-capacity motorcycle from Honda, featuring a four-cylinder engine and front disc brake, instantly made all other bikes seem outdated. The impact was so great that it was called the "motorcycle of the century."
The success was immediate: motorcyclists worldwide dreamed of owning this "4-Cylinder, " as it was quickly nicknamed. As the first modern large-displacement bike, the Honda Four transformed the motorcycle industry and set new standards. After 1969, nothing was the same.

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Author:	Eric Breton
Details:	224 pages, 32 x 24.5 x 2.2 cm / 12.6 x 9.7 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Casa Éditions (FR, 2019)
ISBN:	9782380580228

Honda CB 750 - Nanahan - Das Motorrad des Jahrhunderts

Nanahan - in Japanese, these words simply mean "7" and "50", but fifty years ago, they marked the start of a revolution. The Honda CB 750, named "Motorcycle of the Century", pushed the entire motorcycle industry into new dimensions.
Reinhard Hopp, who personally met Soichiro Honda, outlines the journey of this mass-produced dream. He discusses its development, technology, variations, and prototypes, and also examines accessories and later generations.
The book is complemented by many photos and a detailed data section, providing a comprehensive account of the first big bikes.

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Author:	Reinhard Hopp
Details:	224 pages, 26.5 x 23 cm / 10.4 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	41 b&w and 289 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017)
ISBN:	9783613039704

Honda CB 750 Four - Vier Zylinder und zwei Räder

The Honda CB 750 Four, introduced in 1968, revolutionized the motorcycle world. The powerful four-cylinder engine was the first mass-produced superbike and was named "Motorcycle of the Century" in 1999. For ten years, the CB 750 was produced in large quantities with minimal changes.
This richly illustrated book tells the story of the Four, including technical data, model series, and its motorsport history, particularly the Bol d'Or. It also covers the tuning development, from Bimota to Egli to Rickman.
The CB 750 Four was not only a milestone in motorcycle history but also an icon in motorsport and tuning culture.

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Author:	Giorgio Sarti
Details:	96 pages, 27 x 24 cm / 10.6 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	270 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2014)
ISBN:	9783868528992

Honda CB 750 Four

The Honda 750 is undeniably one of the most important motorcycles in history. It would rank among the top three most influential models due to its groundbreaking impact when it was launched in 1969.
Before its arrival, motorcycles were often seen as basic alternatives to cars, offering little appeal. However, the Honda 750 changed this perception entirely. With its modern design and high performance, it became a dream vehicle for enthusiasts, even rivaling sports cars. It was the first mass-produced motorcycle capable of reaching 200 km/h.
The bike's technical features were revolutionary, including a 4-cylinder engine, previously reserved for racing, a front disc brake, and a five-speed gearbox. Additionally, it featured an electric starter, which attracted many new riders who had never considered switching from cars to motorcycles before.
The competition was unprepared, and the release of the Honda 750 instantly made rival models look outdated by at least a decade. This was nothing short of a revolution.
Text in Italian.

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Author:	Giorgio Sarti
Details:	96 pages, 2.5 x 2.5 cm / 1 x 1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	19 b&w and 180 colour photos
Publisher:	Giorgio Nada Editore (IT, 2012)
ISBN:	9788879115483