RED 1971 HONDA CB175 SUPER SPORT

[@cadesmith4278]

THIS is the bike that got me started. In the summer of 1971 at 12 y/o, a neighbor (probably 17) got one of these and gave me a 5-minute ride around the streets of Woodbridge, Virginia. I had never been on a motorcycle before, and with the sights and sounds this bike provided, I was never the same. Been riding ever since (64 y/o now). Thanks for the memories!

[@mick0846]

I love watching your videos riding thease bikes the way they where ment to be ridden. They where the sports bikes of their day after all, they Look/ sound fantastic 👌

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you like them!

[@seH2i]

Listening to that 2 cylinder, dual carb, dual exhaust 175cc engine idle............ man what a sound of mechanical purrfection ! Quality machine Ken ~ Grandfather John Pennsylvania

[@KaplanCycles]

Couldn't agree more!

[@peterkondoa5152]

I'm 70 and I had a cl 175 back in 1978 and they are very good engines.

[@propdoctor21564]

What a beautiful old machine. My dad had a two tone red & white one like this in the mid-70s when I was 10 years old.

[@richardorosso7377]

Wow what a honey! Always loved the little CB175 ever since I heard one at high school the fella had the cocktail shaker mufflers on it awesome sound just like a baby Triumph Bonny (both shared the 360 degree crank angle)

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Gorgeous Bike. I had no idea that Honda ever made their CB's that small.Gorgeoua shade of Red. That would be an absolute perfect bike for somebody to learn how to ride.

[@KaplanCycles]

Right on!

[@Bitterstone3849]

The also made a CB 100 in those days.

[@joeblow5037]

@@Bitterstone3849 I had one Bought brand new for $495 blue and white

[@sonnyseabury4051]

@@Bitterstone3849 Damn. I had no clue. Thanks Brother. I like learning as much as I can about street and dirtbikes, since I first started riding on them, at the age of 5. That's when the lifetime love affair began, in 1978. My absolute favorite thing to do in life, is ride.

[@joeblow5037]

Those keys dangling against the side covers give me the heebie jeebies, Ken 😲

[@KaplanCycles]

I forget them sometimes. Im the janitor here lol

[@joeblow5037]

@@KaplanCycles lol 😉

[@markgreenhow7953]

I bet when she told you it was like new you thought yeah ok I bet it's a wreck. What a credit to the lady that owned it.

[@georgesteffens7489]

Reminds me of the CB500T I learned on years ago. Love how you are always very mindful to do the previous owner well in the story of the bike. Just awesome!

[@Mr.M1STER]

I learned to ride on a CD175 which is very similar to this bike. Such a forgiving bike to learn on and a joy to ride.

[@Marshal-ek8xp]

Judging from the paint job and taillight, I think this is a '72 model. Beautiful condition.

[@anemone104]

The production engineering standards on these Hondas was light years ahead of the Brit stuff from the same time period. We had these over in the UK, plus the cheaper 'commuter' CD175 and the CB200. Many of the 175 parts were interchangeable and you could swap in many parts from the 200 to keep you running. CB200 gearbox in CD175 cases? No problem. CB175 head and carbs on a CD 175, no problem. Crankcase halves from two different used engines? No problem, no fettling needed, straight swap, try that with a 250 BSA. Of course the Japanese had this habit of re-investing in their infrastructure whilst the captains of Brit industry were more interested in taking profits whilst their workforce were soldiering on with knackered machine tooling, a lot of which was a relic of WW2 lease lend (not paid off until 2006). Not a surprise that Japanese tolerances were always spot on and Brit workers had to use 'selective assembly'. Regular oil changes and clean-outs of the oil filter, decent performance, good fuel economy and easy used parts would keep you on the road in Thatcher's Britain (early '80s) with no job and bu99er all money. I built up a mutant CD (twin carb head, CB200 gearbox, clocks and side covers, twin leading shoe front brake, CD 175 sloper plastic guards, homebrew 2:1 exhaust with CB175 silencer) from used parts and put over 50,000 miles on it. The CB175 is a pretty little bike that with sensible upgrades can still be pleasant and reliable transport today.

[@1970sRacing]

love that bike!

[@officialmysteriousrider130]

Give it a hour & iam sure that computer hackers will say you have wun it Lol🤣

[@roblee540]

Had 3 of these and a CL175, great wee bikes as long as the thin kick start shaft doesn't break.

[@willeel3750]

Just bought one of these today with the original cables and seat. The bike isn't exactly in pristine condition but sounds sweet and will get some TLC soon.

[@billt1954]

My very first bike over 50 years go. They say you never get over your first love. And it’s true.

[@markkimball1569]

What a beauty. Sounds as good as a c b 350👍😊

[@KaplanCycles]

It does!

[@adamcarrasco3872]

This is my first dream Honda CB!!!!!!!

[@cumnmrmptaaa4234]

The fact that so many "God bless America" types bought these just shows how amazing they are

[@jhonatanrodriguez155]

Una locura honda japan buenas maquinas de 1 , 2 , 3,4 cilindros en motores 250 nunca vi eso ni harley 😅

[@volksdeutschewaffenss9670]

beautiful bike and motor, classic looking engine, it looks like a English triumph motor but runs smoother, and no oil leaks great bike and engine Honda quarterly , niceeeeeeeeee

[@user-pf3xh2yj7l]

Как всегда состояние идеальное!!!

[@bobgibb2781]

First bike I ever owned .

[@jackkendall4774]

My first bike was the 1984 xl125

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Beautiful machine same year old as me lol,sweet little bike..

[@KaplanCycles]

It sure is!

[@user-pf3xh2yj7l]

У неё контактное зажигание и работает как часы ⏰️ молодцы!!!

[@EmrystheCelt]

love it how much

[@tony-ce7qp]

ooooooo i want it....ur killing me!

[@johns2453]

my brother bought a yamaha 360 mx in 74' find one..hell it may have been a 73 i was 9 or 10.... some friend had a penton lets see one of them

[@EvokDubstep]

Beautiful bike. I'd buy it if I could.

[@kirkbobo1363]

manufacture of dec 1971 makes this a 1972 cb175

[@kenh6009]

A nice find Ken

[@acer3643]

Thx u

[@glennsims66]

Mine was identical to this one, but not as nice. Wish i could buy this one

[@markbd9775]

Wow what sound 👍

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you 😋

[@davecphotographyuk]

They don't make them sound like that anymore. Iv got a 125 twin form 79, sounds similar but with 180 firing instead of 360. I'm still suprised you have never had one on this channel when youve had just about everything else. Would be cool to see it(even though i have one), although sounds better with the air box replaced with exposed foam filters, although this 175 sounds good with the airbox on.

[@jhonatanrodriguez155]

Y no hablar kaplan con su cbx 1050 de 6 cilindros en linea 😊

[@1970sRacing]

20 HP

[@K_Kirkland]

Mind if I ask where you bought the side cover from? Thank you

[@Plough78]

Could it cruise long term at 70mph ... 🤔 Got my on one here in Thailand... It's on @ $1000 *Crap Game*

[@anthonym2277]

Waiting for that 1983 kx60 video

[@KaplanCycles]

Tonight or tomorrow!

[@bobg1219]

I bet Sr had to rock, paper, scissors Jordan to win the demo ride on this little beauty 😂

[@KaplanCycles]

Lol its true.

[@tommyconner1467]

What's the price