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what does the CB in CB750 stand for?

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SamCR750:
The C really does have more than one meaning and you would probably be right in saying it stands for commuter bike, or as I said the basic model in a series.
In the case of the very early years (late 40s) it stood for 3rd generation of bikes.
As we know it from the late 50s it stands for basic model and started with the C70, a 250 twin in 1957
which later spawned the C72/77 known as Dreams.
There were several other models around at that time that had the CB prefix and if you check them out on Google images, you will see that the the ones with the B attached were sportier and that little bit faster.
Search, C92/CB92, C95/CB95, C72/CB72 and you will see the distinct sportier looks of the CB.
Where the commuter tag probably came in was with the C100 and C90 step throughs.

Sam. ;)

florence:
The humble C90 is probably one of the greatest motorcycles of all time and certainly Hondas finest hour.

SamCR750:
The first C90 was a 125 twin back in 58. They also did a sports version the CB90 but I don't think it made it into production, very few pictures exsist. These two models went on to become the C92 and CB92 that were brought into the UK in 61. Click this link and click Prototype to see a picture of the CB90. http://www.vintage-honda.com/

Sam. ;)

K2-K6:
Greatest production Honda of all is the CB750, changed motorcycling for ever (just ducking for cover!!)

C90 stepthrough was just reliable and they made alot of them, didn't change much though as countless companies produced small bikes, labour rates made the market for them.

Finest hour, if you've never stood next to a 60's era 250/6 GP Honda when they fire it up then I would describe that as a finest hour.

steff750:
 ;) "clever ba****ds" ::)

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