The expert view

Charles, from Oxford Classic Honda – classichondamotorcycles.co.uk

The CB175s are simply great bikes; there’s no real ‘you must check’ on them. Use as everyday transport or restore to a thing of beauty, your choice. Just make sure you use good oil and change when Honda said – 1000 miles – the cams run directly in the cylinder head.

We sell between 15 and 20 per year as they’re easy to own, are tax and MoT-exempt, and look great. There’s a real drift to smaller bikes – all the fun and fewer problems!