The 1970s were the golden age of superbikes — a time when Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, and Triumph all brought their A-game. From the groundbreaking CB750 to the smoky, soulful GT750 and the thundering Z1, here’s a deep dive into six legendary machines that shaped motorcycle history.

From a 1938 Brough Superior to Honda’s first “Dream,” these must-visit vintage motorcycle museums take you around the world through chrome, history, and two wheels.

There are motorcycles that are cool, and then there are motorcycles that change everything. The Honda CB750, unveiled in 1969, was one of those rare machines that flipped the industry on its head. It was fast, reliable, affordable, and bristling with technology riders had only dreamed about. But among all the CB750s built over the next decade, one small, early batch stands apart — the mysterious, highly coveted “sandcast” CB750s.