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Honda CB 750 KA - [1980]
This edition of the Honda CB 750 KA is the 6 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 255 kgs (562 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 750 KA in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, 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 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 48.0 lb-ft (65.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 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 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1980 Honda CB 750 KA.
The 1980 Honda CB 750 KA has a Power to weight ratio of 301.9 bhp per ton and 188.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1980 CB 750 competing with the 1980 Kawasaki KDX 450 Single Cylinder [326.0 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Suzuki RG 400 Walter Wolf [325.9 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 188.2 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 1983 Yamaha XJ 750 E-II [212.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1993 Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Tenere [212.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.5 secs, this makes the Honda CB 750 KA similar in acceleration to the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs). This Honda CB 750 KA 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 KA and the 2023 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally Edition
When talking about the performance of the 1980 Honda CB 750 KA 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 2023 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally Edition (0 secs) and the 2002 Honda NT 650 V Deauville (0 secs).
The 1980 version of the Honda CB 750 KA has a maximum speed of 124mph.
Top Speed of the 1980 CB 750 equals the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
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 KA then how about a 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (135 mph) and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (135 mph).
Suzuki GSX 1250 FA Traveler
Engine Capacity: 1255 cc
Top Speed: 145 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.4 secs @ 115 mph
