Author Topic: Honda trivia??? (Read 10395 times)

Klark Kent · « **Reply #50 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:02:08 PM »

rikuo made 74 ci flatheads in the thirties.

754 · « **Reply #51 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:05:59 PM »

yeah they did make the V twin , but in those days the guy from Shoei, and Sochiro were still riding 101 Scouts..

Does the question HAVE to be Honda..?

Klark Kent · « **Reply #52 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:09:38 PM »

the question was larger than 450cc and before the bomber. was there anything earlier and bigger than the depression era flatheads from rikuo?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #53 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:09:47 PM »

It was known about the other big bikes but they never left Japan.
The Black Bomber was only sent to the UK in black, it wasn't a big success, I suppose you could say it went down like a bomb

There was a company in the UK that offered an alternative to the stock bike.
Ken Ives offered on with a red tank and clip ons, I think it was at the same price.

Sam.

Klark Kent · « **Reply #54 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:11:15 PM »

so now it has to be inline 4 and available in the UK? trivial indeed.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #55 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:20:48 PM »

Quote from: 754 on May 29, 2008, 09:05:59 PM

Does the question HAVE to be Honda..?

YES

754 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 29, 2008, 10:48:36 PM »

Ahhh, give it to klark...

I will think up a good one for later, may have it already..

Klark Kent · « **Reply #57 on:** May 29, 2008, 11:03:52 PM »

It was a matter of being right, not asking the next question. but i will keep it going if you like. (you will have to ask one when you inevitably answer this one though so be ready!

what was the first Japanese water cooled 4 stroke?

754 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 30, 2008, 05:45:45 AM »

1975 GL 1000..

Klark Kent · « **Reply #59 on:** May 30, 2008, 09:54:32 AM »

sorry, busy morning

you are correct!- for optional bonus points what was the first water cooled japanese bike?- hint: not a honda and not a four stroke.

or post another question...

nickjtc · « **Reply #60 on:** June 01, 2008, 05:07:45 PM »

Suzuki GT750.

nickjtc · « **Reply #61 on:** June 01, 2008, 05:10:51 PM »

If I'm right, here's an easy one (-ish). If not, here's an easy one.

Honda launched the CB750 to an unsuspecting motorcycle world in 1968. In doing so they scuppered the plans of another one of the 'Big 4' who were planning on a bike of the same capacity. What was the company, and what was the name of the project (not the name of the bike) that they started as a result?

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #62 on:** June 01, 2008, 05:26:42 PM »

The kawasaki z900, aka New York Steak

nickjtc · « **Reply #63 on:** June 01, 2008, 08:16:20 PM »

Quote from: hoodellyhoo on June 01, 2008, 05:26:42 PM

The kawasaki z900, aka New York Steak

Ting ting. Over to you............

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #64 on:** June 01, 2008, 08:44:35 PM »

( hope I remmeber the correct answer to this one, I may be thinking of the 450...)

What was the project name for the cb750?

754 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:20:56 PM »

I was WRONG...WRONG..

on GL1000..water Buffalo preceded it..

Actually the question Nick asked was not answered correctly.. It was the Kawi 750 that was "scuppered'..

Then to one up the Honda they CHANGED it to 900cc

Next question, what was the RAREST 750 DOHC to come out of Japan.??

nickjtc · « **Reply #66 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:26:58 PM »

NR (NSR?) 750, oval piston.

754 · « **Reply #67 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:31:52 PM »

I was thinking a Japanese production for the street bike..

City Boy · « **Reply #68 on:** June 02, 2008, 06:32:42 AM »

NS 750

City Boy · « **Reply #69 on:** June 02, 2008, 06:35:21 AM »

Scratch that,I'm an idiot!

nickjtc · « **Reply #70 on:** June 02, 2008, 07:27:51 AM »

One of the 'race replica' bikes?? Phil Read, perhaps??

Klark Kent · « **Reply #71 on:** June 02, 2008, 02:30:30 PM »

Quote from: 754 on June 01, 2008, 09:20:56 PM

I was WRONG...WRONG..

on GL1000..water Buffalo preceded it..

Actually the question Nick asked was not answered correctly.. It was the Kawi 750 that was "scuppered'..

Then to one up the Honda they CHANGED it to 900cc

Next question, what was the RAREST 750 DOHC to come out of Japan.??

relax Frank, you was right. the suzy was a two-stroke. (part II of the Q)

as for your Q, the prototype Z1s were DOHC and 750cc and must be pretty rare???

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #72 on:** June 02, 2008, 03:07:39 PM »

Quote from: nickjtc on June 01, 2008, 05:10:51 PM

If I'm right, here's an easy one (-ish). If not, here's an easy one.

Honda launched the CB750 to an unsuspecting motorcycle world in 1968. In doing so they scuppered the plans of another one of the 'Big 4' who were planning on a bike of the same capacity. What was the company, and what was the name of the project (not the name of the bike) that they started as a result?

There were 2 names for the project, one I can't remember (cos I'm old

) but the other was nanahan or somthing like that, it meant 750 in Japanese and was basicaly a new word, now popular in the Japanese lingo.
Pm me a clue to the other code, see if it will jog my failing memory

Sam.

754 · « **Reply #73 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:48:37 PM »

Klark is right, The Z2 was produced and sold in some parts of the world.. I have seen 1 in LA, maybe a second somewhere.

I always wanted a Hot Z1 for the street.. like low 10,s or 9s

With the Z2 you would have 750 reggie and badges, yet be able to put 1300cc or even bigger barrels on it.. great fun for the street..

Klark Kent · « **Reply #74 on:** June 02, 2008, 10:18:12 PM »

i vote sam asks again

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