| Stock Code: B13892B | | Publisher Code: H878 | | ISBN 10: 1859608787 | | Published: 2003 | | Pages: 160 | | Dimensions: 200x265mm | | Illustrations: Hard Bound, colour ill |
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When it was unveiled in 1968, Honda's CB750 Dream Four sent shock waves through the world of motorcycling. With an imposing four-cylinder engine that promised 120mph performance, the stunning 750cc Honda looked like a dream come true for riders. Honda had proved its technical prowess on the race track, and now it was offering ordinary motorcyclists hardware previously thought to be beyond their reach. The die for the modern superbike was cast, and within a few years sophisticated multi-cylinder two-wheelers had become the norm.
This book charts the birth and evolution of the CB750 and its variants. The highly readable text deals with every facet of the story, from the beginnings of the programme that grew from Honda's desire to build the 'King of Motorcycles', through a remarkable ten years of production, to the present-day classic status of a machine that sent shock waves through the industry. The CB750's racing record is set out, and full technical specifications and production figures are provided. Based on in-depth research, and featuring stunning period and specially commissioned photographs, here is the complete story of the motorcycle that redefined the riding experience.
Mick Duckworth is a professional motorcycling journalist with particular expertise in the area of historic and exceptional machinery. Growing up in the Fifties and Sixties on the Isle of Man, venue of the famous TT races, fuelled his interest in bikes and their technology. A year-round road rider for more than 25 years, Mick has been writing full-time on motorcycling since the early Eighties, turning freelance in 1994 after several years on the staff of Classic Bike, which included a stint as Editor. This is his third book. |
