By the time the nineties rolled around, the reputation of the Honda CB750 was losing its luster. The iconic straight four had softened, and the F2 model was more suited to cruising than blasting through canyons.
But the build quality and engineering was still top-notch, which makes the ?Seven Fifty? a good used buy today. This sleek build from Spain?s Bolt Motor Co. ditches the clunky styling and cranks up the dynamics with a major suspension upgrade.

?We built this for our friend Santiago, from Palma de Mallorca,? says Bolt boss Adrián Campos. ?He wanted a classic look, but with all the modern elements?comfortable and easy to ride every day.?
The donor bike was in excellent condition: a 1995 F2, which means it has a 73 hp detuned version of the CBX750 mill?which is creamy smooth and torquey, and good for almost 130 mph (205 kph).
?The engine was in pretty good shape,? says Adrián. ?We just changed the gaskets and overhauled the carbs.? But since Bolt shares its premises with one of Spain?s leading racecar builders, Adrián couldn?t resist adding K&N filter pods and a pair of stubby SuperTrapp mufflers too.
The stock Seven Fifty has safe if somewhat uninspiring handling, so Adrián has replaced the original 41mm forks and triples with newer (and beefier) units from a Ducati Monster.

The shocks have been upgraded to Hagon units that offer classic styling with modern performance, and the front monobloc brakes are from Brembo.
The stock cast wheels are gone, re...