1960 Honda CB75 Dream

Make Model	Honda C 72 Dream
Year	1960 - 62
Engine	Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder SOHC
Capacity	247.3
Bore x Stroke	54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Induction
Ignition / Starting	6 Volt Magnetic flywheel / KICK
Clutch	Wet multi-plates
Max Power	14.6 kW 20 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	18.3 NM @ 5700 rpm
Transmission / Drive	4 Speed / chain
Front Suspension	Hydra lick forks
Rear Suspension	Dual chocks
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	2.75-16
Rear Tyre	3.00-16
Dry Weight	169 Kg
Fuel Capacity	11.8 Litres

A CB72 Dream from 1960. Soichiro Honda had originally hoped to race tuned versions of his production road bikes at the TT, but when he visited the Isle of Man he soon realized they would be hopelessly underpowered compared with the purposebuilt European racing motorcycles.

The 250 cc (15 cu in) Honda C71 and C72 Dream, and the identical C76 and C77 bikes with 305 cc (18.6 cu in) displacement, were the first larger-capacity motorcycles that Honda mass-exported. They were characterised by a pressed steel frame and alloy overhead cam twin cylinder engines, and were very well equipped, with 12v electrics, electric starter, indicators, dual seats and other advanced features, not common to most motorcycles of the period.

Honda C 72 Dream