Honda CB750 reviews

I own a 92 Nighthawk, This is a great bike. My friends and I go on frequent day trips. Most of my buddys have Harley Davidsons, but I refuse to pay the price. My nighthawk performs just as well, if not better. In fact I've had to give some of them a ride, after their bike would not start. The nighthawk will run 50-60mph along side the others. I have no desire to go faster. Yes, you can spend more, have more chrome, louder pipes, but if you want an all around good bike, then the Nighthawk is the bike for you. Show less

I commute in L.A. traffic almost daily on this bike....about 90 miles per day. As a commuter in traffic, it will leave you sane in an otherwise aggravating situation. I first bought it used around 5 years ago. Other than regular oil changes, the bike is virtually maintenance free. The only thing is the seating position can be a little more comfortable. Traveling 90 miles per day, sitting upright does not do your legs nor your back any favors. I'm thinking of getting some after-marktet footpegs so my legs can extend a little more. Great all-around bike. Show less

My very first motorcycle was a 80's model Nighthawk. I bought my 2001 in March of 2001. First thing I noticed was how little it had change for the 80's. Some nice imporvements was the Oil Filter that used a Screw on type as opposed to the Canister type. Second the addition of Hydraulic lifters. No more adjusting!!. Great Bike Fast and friendly. Easy for a begginer and fun for an Expert. I recenlty sold it and got a 2002 1800VTX. In some ways I miss my Nighthawk! Show less

I bought my 1995 Nighthawk 750 used in the Spring of 2001. It had slightly less than 2500 miles on it and was stock. I bought it on the opposite side of the country from where I live, so I took some time to get to the East coast and ride it home. Before leaving Boston, I installed some accessories: The factory case savers and centerstand, Givi wing rack and three hard bags, a Kriss Industries Headlight modulator and Tailgunner brake light flasher. The ride was pleasantly uneventful and totally free of mechanical problems, in spite of riding two up and exceeding the GVWR by 75 lbs or so. As a fifty-ish re-entry rider--my first bike was a Norton Commando Interstate--I'm completely pleased with this motorcycle. The motorcycle magazines are routinely underwhelmed with this bike, but that's because it does everything well, but excells at nothing. There are faster bikes, but this bike is more than fast enough and quick enough for a rider with nothing to prove. There are bikes that handle better, but how many riders can fully explore those limits on the street? Raised on what is now called "standard" motorcycles, the appearance of this bike is very pleasing to me. Add to that the low maintenance-lube the chain, change the oil-and this is a near perfect motorcyle, IMHO. Could it have better brakes? Sure, but the stockers are fine, and there are cheap and easy up-grades available. Better suspension? Yeah, more state-of-the-art boingers would be nice, but, again, for most people, these are just fine, and they can be up-graded, too. In a motorcycle world where way too much horsepower is frequently considered not enough, this bike doesn't stand out. For the guy who wants a good bike that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is, it's a fine bike. Kurt Jensen Show less

My CB750 is the Nighthawk version.I went 200mi.to buy it because it was the only bike I could afford that had good body lines,& I was told to stick with inline 4's for long longevity.I love the pull from 6,000 to 9,000.I put lower,dirt bike style bars on it to stretch out my 54yr.old back.The sit up & beg position torchers my back.It worked! It had 10,300,now has 12,800 miles & does use a Qt.every 500 mi.I'll gladly add that for the fun, that inline 4 gave me howling out of those 35MPH curves in the Black Hills.That big TOPHEAVY,Tire Sliding BEAST, was a RIOT in those beautiful canyons.Trailering to Arkansas in several weeks for my final fling with my curvatious gal. !! Show less

I own two Honda 750's, a custom and a limited. I love these bikes and truly hope Honda will always carry parts for them. They are truly indeed a SUPER BIKE! Show less

I bought my 1992 CB750 Nighthawk just recently. I bought it second-hand from a guy who'd actually bought 2 years before for his girlfriend. Well...the girlfriend lost interest and bang!!! I found searching online for a bike. I have to tell you, first bike, second bike or last bike, the Nighthawk is great. Like I said, mine's a '92 with less than 5000 miles. It looks almost exactly the same as the '02 model. It will knock your socks off zero to 60 -- it's no Yamaha VMax, but it'll go. I'm a big guy (6'3", 250 lbs) and it is great for me. The bike's very light in comparison to just about all others I've ridden. The corner handling is great as well. The Nighthawk sits pretty high off the ground, so you tall folks should enjoy it. A suggestion would be to buy a set of custom footpegs to fit on your custom chrome engine guard as well to stretch out on for longer journeys. Once you get to 60 in 5th gear it'll still get up and go pretty well if you're worried about passing other vehicles. To sum this up, I probably won't let my Nighthawk go either, once I'm ready for another one. Excellent all-around bike and you just cannot get more for your money. Show less

I am still loving my 750 Nighthawk. I now have 3500 miles on it and everything is working great. The only maintenance that I needed done on it was to get the chain tightened (about $20) which was around 2000 miles. After riding and getting to know this bike, I am very pleased with its performance. It has plenty of power to get the front tire up if you want to, but it wasn't made to ride wheelies like the lighter sport bikes. that's not bad considering it weights 500 pounds. This bike is a great standard for pleasure riding through town or for a weekend getaway. The standard seat is comfortable and the riding position is just right. It has plenty of braking power with the front disc and back drum. The gas mileage ranges from 45-50 miles per gallon (w/ a 4 gal. tank not including the reserve). I really like the way it looks as well. The black paint and chrome really go good together. It gives it a tough image. I will keep this bike for a while, good job Honda on making a great bike. (Just remember riders-don't ride under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. Ride safe!) Show less

Bought mine in 95 and I love It. Put new Bridgestones on it at 10,000 miles upgraded the chain and at 15,000 miles still runs like a top. This bike is an all around good buy for the money. It's not a speed demon but it will go fast enough to kill you. Moving up to a Calif. Guzzi this fall but I'm keeping the Nighthawk. Ride safe. Show less

I was looking for a used motorcycle in 1989. A friend of a friend had a CB 750 C for sale and I went to look at it. It was almost perfect with only 4,000 miles on it. The guy wanted $800 and I offered him $425 which was all the money I had. He took it and I rode off on the 750. What a sweet bike. Nothing special mind you but dead reliable and sort of fast. I put nearly 60,000 on that bike till I sold it in 1999. I sold it for $1000. The guy I sold it to has had it rebuilt and I expect he'll put another 60,000 on it. Honda, hats off to you. A solid bike. Pleasure to own and to sell. Show less