Honda CBX750
The CBX750, or RC17 is a Honda motorcycle sold primarily in Europe, South Africa and Australia. Manufactured from 1984 to 1988, the CBX750 was developed from the CB750 while sharing technological data and certain componentry from the VF/VFR Series, which its' development ran in parallel; hence the X in CBX being an acronym for City Bike eXperimental.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | CBX750E, CBX750F, CBX750G, CBX750P |
| Parent company | Honda |
| Production | 1983–88, Police version until 2001 |
| Successor | CB750F2 (Europe), Nighthawk 750 (Japan and North America) |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 747 cc (45.6 cu in) straight-4 |
| Bore / stroke | 67 mm × 53 mm (2.6 in × 2.1 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Power | 52 kW (70 hp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed) |
| Ignition type | Electric start |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive (shaft drive in police version) |
| Frame type | Steel tubular cradle |
| Suspension | Front: 38 mm Rear: Pro-Link monoshock |
| Brakes | Front:281 mm (11.1 in) dual discs 2-piston callipers Rear: single disc 2-piston calliper |
| Tires | Front: 110/90R16 Rear: 130/80R18 |
| Fuel capacity | 22.0 L; 4.84 imp gal (5.81 US gal) |
| Related | Honda CBX750P |
It is a popular model for motorcycle police in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Turkey, Gibraltar and Ireland. A Japanese market version was offered known as the CB750SC Horizon and a North American version, the CB750SC Nighthawk S was sold alongside a tariff beating version, the Nighthawk 700S.
The pre-1988 CBX750 had a 16-inch-diameter (410 mm) front wheel, which restricts replacement tire choice.