Introduced in 1960, the CB72 retained the basic layout of the preceding C70 and C71 but with wet sump lubrication and a gearbox-mounted clutch. In addition, the sporting CB changed to a 180-degree crankshaft and twin carburettors, and used a tubular spine frame instead of the pressed-steel chassis of the tourers. With a maximum power output of 24bhp at 9,000rpm and weighing just 340lbs, the CB72 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio endowing it with performance challenging that of many British 500s. The CB's specification: overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter, and twin-leading-shoe brakes, was unmatched by any of its rivals. It is now one of the most desirable early Japanese classics. The CB72 we offer was purchased by the current vendor - only its second owner since 1980 - in late 1999. Restored in 2000 and used on a daily basis, the machine benefits from recent refurbishment that has included a re-bore and new pistons, new cam chain and tensioner, and new wheel rims and spokes. 'LNY 575D' is described as in generally good condition and offered with old-style RF60 logbook, MoT to July 2010, current road fund licence, Swansea V5 and all expired MoTs for the past ten years. K&N air filters and a pattern front mudguard are the only notified deviations from factory specification.
Introduced in 1960, the CB72 retained the basic layout of the preceding C70 and C71 but with wet sump lubrication and a gearbox-mounted clutch. In addition, the sporting CB changed to a 180-degree crankshaft and twin carburettors, and used a tubular spine frame instead of the pressed-steel chassis of the tourers. With a maximum power output of 24bhp at 9,000rpm and weighing just 340lbs, the CB72 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio endowing it with performance challenging that of many British 500s. The CB's specification: overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter, and twin-leading-shoe brakes, was unmatched by any of its rivals. It is now one of the most desirable early Japanese classics. The CB72 we offer was purchased by the current vendor - only its second owner since 1980 - in late 1999. Restored in 2000 and used on a daily basis, the machine benefits from recent refurbishment that has included a re-bore and new pistons, new cam chain and tensioner, and new wheel rims and spokes. 'LNY 575D' is described as in generally good condition and offered with old-style RF60 logbook, MoT to July 2010, current road fund licence, Swansea V5 and all expired MoTs for the past ten years. K&N air filters and a pattern front mudguard are the only notified deviations from factory specification.
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