The Honda CB750 Fourbesides being considered by many to be the first superbike in history, has also been part of the cast of different stories on and off the big screen. One of them is having been the adventure partner in the Japanese manga comic “Wild 7” work of the late writer and screenwriter Mikiya Mochizuki.
Launched in 1969, the CB750 Four was equipped with a 750 cc four-cylinder engine powered by a battery of 4 28 mm Kehin carburettors and associated with a five-speed gearbox. This was capable of offering us up to 67 HP at 8,000 rpm and 60 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 rpm. Yet he was able to overcome the 200 km/h.
The main plot of “Wild 7” featured Hiba Dairoku, a reformed convict who worked directly for the National Police Agency of Japan as part of a special unit. Its members were individuals forced to go to prison for minor problems, former henchmen and leaders of the Yakuza, now ready to fight armed criminals and terrorists.
Aoshima’s Honda CB750 Four in detail
Now Aoshima, the Japanese company specialising in the creation of iconic models, is opening the pre-order period for this 1/12 scale CB750 Four in homage to that 70s saga. It features characteristic details of Hiba Dairoku’s bike, such as the leg protectors, the shapes of the seat or the special livery that it wore in the famous comic.
In addition to the CB750 Four, this model kit also includes some of the items Dairoku used to fight crime, such as his helmet, goggles, a short-barreled and long-barreled Woodsman automatic, and an M31 shotgun. A highly detailed replica that will thrill many fans of the story and collectors of this type of model from around the world.
The official website of Aoshima announces that it will be Available in Japan from November from 2024 at an official price of 7,040 yen, just over 43 euros in exchange. A nice way to remember a little piece of Japanese anime history, and also under one of the most iconic acronyms of the golden wing company.
