1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast

This 1969 Honda CB750 is an early-production Sandcast example that carries engine and frame serial numbers of 125 and 133, respectively. It was restored by World Motorcycles of San Bruno, California in 2018 and subsequetly acuired by the owner. The bike is finished in Candy Ruby Red and is powered by a 736cc SOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed transmission, and features include wire-spoke 19″ and 18″ wheels, a front disc brake, both kick and electric starters, a four-into-four exhaust system, chrome fenders, and a black vinyl-upholstered two-up seat.

The fuel tank and side panels were refinished in Candy Ruby Red. Details include chrome fenders, street lighting, a 4.8-gallon fuel tank, a black vinyl two-up seat, folding passenger foot pegs, both center and side stands, and mirrors.

The wire-spoke 19″ and 18″ wheels with chrome-steel rims wear 3.25″ front and 4.00″ rear Dunlop Gold Seal K87 tires. Suspension consists of a conventional fork with black rubber gaiters as well as dual partially shrouded shocks mounted to the swingarm. Braking is handled by a front disc and a rear drum.

The chrome handlebar is mounted aft of Nippon Denso instrumentation consisting of a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer with an 8,500-rpm redline. The five-digit odometer shows under 1 mile, which represents the mileage accrued since completion of the 2018 restoration.

The 736cc SOHC inline-four was factory-rated at 67 horsepower and features an early-production “sandcast” case with a rough texture formed by gravity casting rather than the die-casting used for most of the model run. Details include kick and electric starters, a quartet of Keihin carburetors, and a four-into-four exhaust system. The bike has been kept on static display since completion of the restoration.