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Honda CB 750 F-A - [1980]
This edition of the Honda CB 750 F-A is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1980. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1981 Honda CB 1100 R BB and the 1981 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana.This particular Honda CB 750 has a 748cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1980 CB 750 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 750's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 251 kgs (553 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 750 F-A in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1980 Honda CB 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 77 bhp (57 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 57.0 lb-ft (77.2 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1980 Honda CB 750 F-A.
The 1980 Honda CB 750 F-A has a Power to weight ratio of 306.7 bhp per ton and 227.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1980 CB 750 competing with the 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 DOHC [331.1 bhp\ton] and the 1975 Kawasaki Z1 DOHC B [331.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 750 generating around 227.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT [252.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace [251.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.3 secs, this makes the Honda CB 750 F-A similar in acceleration to the 2009 Kawasaki Gpz 500 S (12.1 secs) and the 2009 Kawasaki Gpz 500 S (12.1 secs). This Honda CB 750 F-A also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1980 Honda CB 750 F-A and the 1997 Honda CBR 1000 F
When talking about the performance of the 1980 Honda CB 750 F-A on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1997 Honda CBR 1000 F (0 secs) and the 2007 Kawasaki ZRX 400 DOHC (0 secs).
The 1980 version of the Honda CB 750 F-A has a maximum speed of 123mph.
Top Speed of the 1980 CB 750 equals the 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1980 Honda CB 750 F-A then how about a 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph) and the 2013 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph).
