HONDA CB550F (1975-1976) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1976, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB550F, a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, manufactured from 1974 to 1978 and powered by a 544 cc SOHC engine.

The 1976 motorcycle didn't feature any changes whatsoever, except for the color option, with Flake Sapphire Blue and Shiny Orange, which was the same color as the 1975 model but with different names, a Dark Brown seat, and light green instrument faces.

Also, the bike came 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 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.

The bike was built around a double-cradle tubular steel frame that housed a 35 mm telescopic fork on the front and preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers on the rear for optimum suspension performance.

In the braking department, the Honda CB550K packed a single 270 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel that offered optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1976 Honda CB550F had its soul brought to life 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.