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HONDA CB550F (1974-1975) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1974, 1975

HONDA CB550F 1974-1975 3 Photos
HONDA CB550F (1974-1975)HONDA CB550F (1974-1975)HONDA CB550F (1974-1975)

The Honda CB550 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1974 to 1978 and powered by a 544cc SOHC engine. The first version was called the CB550K and was a development of the earlier CB500 but also much smaller and lighter than the 1969 CB750 model.

In 1975, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CB550F, which was a second version of the CB550. Both models, the CB550K, and the CB550F, were sold alongside each other and shared a similar engine, instruments, lights, wheels, brakes, and frame.

The CB550F was part of the Honda Super Sport range along with the CB400F and CB750F and featured a lighter exhaust system, a slightly flatter handlebar, and a different fuel tank without chrome trim.

From the factory, the CB550F came equipped with standard features, such as a single-sided chromed exhaust system, wire-spoked wheels, a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a blacked-out steel frame, and a center stand.

The CB550 paint scheme was changed every year of its production, and in 1975, the bike featured a Candy Sapphire Blue with Flake Sunrise Orange livery, a 550 decal on the side panel, and dark green instrument faces.

In the power department, the 1975 Honda CB550F was set in motion by a 544cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 50 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,400 rpm.

HONDA CB550F 1974-1975

HONDA CB550F 544

engine specs
Type:air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement:544 cm3
Bore X Stroke:2.3x2.0 in OR 58 mm
Compression Ratio:9.0:1
Horsepower:50/8500 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque:32/7400 lb-ft/RPM OR 43/7400 Nm/RPM
Fuel System:4x22mm Keihin carburetors
transmission specs
Gearbox:5-speed, manual
Clutch:-
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:double cradle tubular steel
Front Suspension:35mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual adjustable shock absorbers
Front Brake:single 270mm disc
Rear Brake:drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
Wheelbase:-
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Weight:421 lbs OR 191 kg
Fuel Capacity:4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L
tyres specs
Front:3.25 - 19
Rear:3.75 - 18
power system specs
Power pack:-
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