When the CB 750 was launched, it introduced a set of features that not only caught attention, but also raised the bar for motorcycles:
four cylinder engine, four exhaust outlets, disc brakes It is electric starter.
Although these elements had already been seen in other models, it was in Seven-Rooster that they came together harmoniously, offering high performance at an affordable price compared to European motorcycles.
Us 70's, more than 60 thousand units were produced annually, consolidating the motorcycle's success and helping to change the perception of the Japan.
Previously seen as a country that only copied technologies, the nation showed with CB 750 its excellence in engineering, design and large-scale production.
During the final tests in the United States, the very Soichiro Honda, founder of the brand, surprised the team by demanding a personal test drive.
According to a former employee, Honda disappeared into the desert for more than half an hour and returned with a laugh, exclaiming: “What a terrible machine!”.
In full 2024, The Honda CB 750 Seven-Rooster continues to be revered as the Motorcycle of the Century.
If you are a motorcycle lover, the history of Seven-Rooster It is a reminder that motorcycling is not just a means of transportation, but also a passion that spans generations.