This 1974 Rickman Honda CR750 was purchased by the seller nine years ago as a new old stock kit and assembled to period specification by a noted European motorcycle restorer. The seller states that considerable effort was made to create a bike that is an accurate representation of what was available to enthusiasts of the time, including correct-style Dunlop TT100 tires, English “Stadium” bar end mirrors, and original nickle-plated center and side stands. Utilizing many of the mechanical components from a Honda CR750, the bike is powered by an 810cc inline-four that has been fitted with Keihin carburetors and is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. This Rickman is now offered with a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

The Rickman brothers made a name for themselves by building nickle-plated frames that were both lighter and more rigid than the factory offerings of the time. Buyers would get a frame, swingarm, forks, fiberglass bodywork, wheels, brakes, clip-ons, and rear sets and then install a donor motor and electrics. This example was recently on display at the Lars Anderson Transportation Museum as part of the “Beauty of the Beast” exhibit. Photos of the build process can be seen in the gallery below.

All fiberglass pieces are in finished the original orange gel coat, and the only painted pieces are the side covers and headlight shell, which were not originally supplied by Rickman. The tank has been coated with Caswell two part epoxy to prevent damage from modern fuel blends. All instruments and switch gear are correct Honda parts, and the wiring harness is a fused unit sourced from a late production CB750. About 8k miles have been covered since the build was completed.

The engine is a 1971 K1 Honda CB750 inline-four that has been rebuilt with an 810cc kit and a Norris R cam grind. Rebuilt 28mm Keihin carbs with velocity stacks improve the mid range power, and new old stock HM300 pipes with modified baffles give a throaty exhaust note. The frame retains its original nickel plating, which the seller mentions is completely intact. This bike also includes a rare Japanese market nickle-plated side stand.

Brakes are the correct Lockheed single piston discs both front and rear. The wheels have been rebuilt with spokes that are one gauge larger per a 1975 service bulletin written by Craig Vetter that mentioned racers were having a problem with broken spokes. Tires are modern versions of the period Dunlop K81 TT100s. The seller states that this is a very authentic example and has provided a brief-walk around video below.