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1979 Honda Cb750

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1979082

9 May 1979

Transport Canada lists: Cb750 1979

What is wrong

On certain CB750K, the threaded insert (oil filter boss) for the oil filter retaining bolt may not withstand the stress cause by engine temperature and pressure (particulartly when the oil filter bolt has been over tightened). Should the oil filter boss break, the oil filter will come off allowing oil to fall on the road surface. The oil may come in contact with the rear tire causing a reduction in traction affecting vehicle control.

84 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1979080

4 May 1979

Transport Canada lists: Cb750 1979

What is wrong

On certain CB750K, the engine oil filter boss for the oil filter retaining bolt may not withstand the stress caused by engine temperature and pressure or overtightening of the oil filter bolt. This condition may cause the oil filter boss to break allowing oil to fall on the road surface. The oil may come in contact with the rear tire causing a reduction in traction.

754 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1979064

5 April 1979

Transport Canada lists: Cb750 1979

What is wrong

On certain CB750KZ, extreme engine oil pressure variation, such as caused when the engine is repeatedly revved-up immediately after starting in cold weather, could cause the countershaft oil seal to split allowing a leakage of oil. If the rider is unaware of the leak and operates the vehicle, oil may come in contact with the rear tire resulting in a reduction of traction.

252 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1979039

2 March 1979

Transport Canada lists: Cb750 1979

What is wrong

On certain CB750K, extreme oil pressure variation, such as caused when the engine is repeatedly revved-up immediately after starting in cold weather, could cause the countershaft oil seal to split allowing a leakage of oil. If the rider is unaware of the leak and operates the vehicle, oil may come in contact with the rear tire resulting in a reduction of traction.

333 vehicles affected in CanadaMotorcycleSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1979 Honda Cb750 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 1979 Honda Cb750. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.