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How many CB1100 riders owned CB750s back in the day?
I didn't.

My ride back in 1965 - 1967 was a twin. a BSA Spitfire Scrambler.
My question is ..... much as I like how the CB1100 is able to get down the road, am I permanently addictedly to the way twins make power?

I find it hard to fall in love with the way 4 cylinder UJMs make power.

I did not own an original CB750, however, I worship them. Essential beauty they are.

The closest I came was owning an '84 CB750SC. Classic now for different reasons, but still not the original.

I find the CB1100 whine 'n' grunt highly addictive. I also have an inline twin that is fun, but lacks the extra running punch of the inline 4. They complement each other, so I am fortunate to enjoy both worlds.

I had a 76 CB 750 K6 in Maroon with the black tank panel with gold and white strips. Great bike. The only thing I thought funny about it was if you had the rear brake on and went over a series of bumps you could feel the brake pedal going up and down with the bumps. Always thought that was weird.

I had a 750 Super Sport. Not sure of year, 77,78? I believe it was a CB though? Correct me if I’m wrong, someone.


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Supersports were designated CB750F (also 400F, 900F and 1100F)

Didn't own it but I rode one. It said Limited Edition on the tank or somewhere. My good buddy down the street begged me to ride it. He bought it used. Finally after getting that monster turned around, I gassed it a bit back to his house. At the time my biggest bike was a 1981 Yamaha XT500. I thought why would you need 750 CCs But I never forgot the OOMPH.

I am thinking it had purple on it but this is the closest I could find.


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So here I am

I owned two SOHC CB750's:

1970 CB750K0:


1978 CB750F2:


I traded the '78 for a 1975 CB400F:

I still own (and ride) my CB750. I've put a lot of years and miles on it and it was the primary reason I bought the CB1100.

Ohiorider, in my first decade of riding, I mostly rode big 360 degree parallel twins (Kaw, Yammy and Triumph). The one thing that sold me on the I-4 UJMs was the complete lack of primary vibration from two big pistons moving up and down together. No more parts vibrating off and having to pull off the road because my wrist had gone numb.

My motorcycling history takes a huge leap from 1958 to 1992 - no bikes whatsoever. Nose was to the grindstone with marriage, mortgage and career.
I was fortunate to be able to retire at 55 in 1992 and bought my first motorcycle (Honda Hawk NT650) in 34 years. It's been a fantastic ride since then.
During those years I paid no attention to bikes and didn't know anything about the Japanese tidal wave or that the Brits had gone out of business.
I would see bikes in the streets, but paid no real attention - although it was obvious that bikes had , and were, changing.
In 1992 with retirement pending, a co-worker bought a Kawasaki which ignited my interest and the rest is history.
I'm sliding down to age 82 and still loving every minute of it.

No. I had the '72 Suzuki GT750J. aka "The Water Buffalo" or " The Tea Kettle". I rode that bike 70 K miles with lots of smiles. Outfitted with a Windjammer fairing and sportster bags it made a great sport touring bike.

A few years ago I picked up an '81 CB650C and gave it a little love and enjoyed riding it until late April when I crashed it. Never fear It shall ride again.
Jim