Found on Mecum9 photos1978 Honda CB750 Four Phil Read Replica
Specifications
- Year
- 1978
- Make / Model
- Honda CB750
- Trim
- Four Phil Read Replica
- Engine
- 736cc Inline-4
- Exterior color
- Red
Description
736cc Inline-4, 5-Speed, 1 of 150 Produced · Lot R173 · LV Motorcycles 2027 - 1 of approximately 150 produced, of which only 50 are estimated to still exist - Commissioned by Honda to commemorate seven-time GP World Champion Phil Read’s historic victory at the 1977 Isle of Man TT - The Phil Read Replica was the first fully faired race replica available directly from a Japanese manufacturer - The bikes started as standard CB750 F2s and were converted by noted frame builder Colin Seeley's company - 500 were planned to be built, but a disagreement between Phil Read and Honda Britain about unpaid royalties ended the production early - 736cc inline 4-cylinder engine - 5-speed manual gearbox - Double beam full fairing with Cibie headlights - Hand-formed 5-gallon alloy fuel tank - Racing-style rear sets - Updated single seat and rear cowl - Custom high-performance exhaust
Description as published on the original listing. Sesame Cars does not verify seller claims.
