05-04-2016, 12:48 AM
Actually there's no need to ask Freddie since he already knows; [url=http://world.honda.com/history/challenge/1969cb750four/]just ask Honda.
Here's part of what they say:
A Direct Descendant of Grand Prix Machines
Having captured five consecutive championship titles in the historic 1966 World Grand Prix Road Racing Series, Honda decided to withdraw from the World GP circuit beginning the very next season. Upon that announcement, the company turned toward its primary target; the development of high-performance consumer machines. Thus it would achieve through the application of technology obtained in road racing.
The bike in the image is even red.
Here's part of what they say:
A Direct Descendant of Grand Prix Machines
Having captured five consecutive championship titles in the historic 1966 World Grand Prix Road Racing Series, Honda decided to withdraw from the World GP circuit beginning the very next season. Upon that announcement, the company turned toward its primary target; the development of high-performance consumer machines. Thus it would achieve through the application of technology obtained in road racing.
The bike in the image is even red.