HONDA CB175 (1971-1972) Specs, Performance & Photos

Manufactured from 1969 to 1973, the Honda CB175 was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range of motorcycles, powered by a straight-twin engine that featured a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, dual-side valve carburetors, and a dual exhaust system.

In 1972, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB175, a classic model in its fourth year of production that brought along a few changes that included a speedometer with a trip meter, a more rounded fuel tank, changes to the airbox covers, and some minor trim updates.

In addition, the 1972 entry-level machine came equipped with standard features, such as a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a black finished steel frame, a center stand, and wire-spoked wheels.

The suspension of the CB175 was handled by a telescopic fork on the front and a dual shock absorber system on the rear and the braking performance was handled by a drum braking system both front and rear.

As for the power figures, the 1972 Honda CB175 had at its core a 174cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 20 hp with maximum strength at 11,000 rpm and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) of torque available at 9,000 rpm.

The CB175 machine was discontinued in 1974 and replaced by the CB200 model, which was already in production at the time.