Segment: Clasic
Production years: 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.
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 |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | - | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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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 |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 421 lbs OR 191 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 3.25 - 19 | Rear: | 3.75 - 18 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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