Topic: What year is considered most valuable?

[78_SaltLick]

What year of CB750's are considered to be the most valuable and why? Ive heard of the sandcast....but other than that one.

[Bob Wessner]

Generally, the older they are, "K" models anyway, the more valuable, relatively speaking. The  "sandcast" is really a sub-set of the first year of production, roughly the first 7700 or so. I'm not sure if there isn't perhaps a separate distinction for the "F" models. I kind of like them myself, so perhaps they also have a category of value starting with the ealiest F's.

[78_SaltLick]

Generally, the older they are, "K" models anyway, the more valuable, relatively speaking. The  "sandcast" is really a sub-set of the first year of production, roughly the first 7700 or so. I'm not sure if there isn't perhaps a separate distinction for the "F" models. I kind of like them myself, so perhaps they also have a category of value starting with the ealiest F's.

So the "K" models are considered to be better? Is a "78" K model a good one? Thats what i got, i am just wondering.

[Bob Wessner]

I wouldn't say the "K" models are better, they just came earlier. The "F" models were a styling/performance change that came a few years after the introduction of the 750. All things considered, a '78 would be less valuable, but as far as I am concerned, they are all great bikes to be enjoyed no matter the year or model.

[gkw120649]

The 1977 CB-750 K is the most valuable!

Why?

Because thats the year I own!

Greg in Chicago.

[6pkrunner]

Generally speaking the first and last years are the most desireable in anything that forms a basis of collectibility. For the SOHC production bikes, the sandcasts are the big ticket winners. However, whatever year turns your crank is the most pleasing to you.

[Raul CB750K1]

I would say the latter models are the best for a rider, as they had all the little gremlins sorted out. Generally, the older the better for the dire reason that there are less around so they are more exclusive.


Raul

[eldar]

Thats about it. If you were to go with quality, the 77-78 would be best. For rarity the sandcast of course wins that one. I personally prefer the 78K. not just cause I have one but I like the look better.

[douglascoolgrey]

There isn't that huge a difference in value, unless you get into rare / specific collectors bikes. Most SOHC fans still ride these bikes. There is no 64 1/2 Mustang version, as far as I can tell.