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HONDA CB550F (1976-1977) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1976, 1977

HONDA CB550F 1976-1977 3 Photos
HONDA CB550F (1976-1977)HONDA CB550F (1976-1977)HONDA CB550F (1976-1977)

The Honda CB550F was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable motorcycles of different displacements. The bike was manufactured from 1975 to 1978 and was set in motion by a 544cc SOHC engine.

In 1977, The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB550F, a standard motorcycle in Honda's range that didn't feature any technical changes but did come in a new livery, such as Candy Sword Blue with Candy Presto Red topped by gold tank stripes, black side covers, and a black seat.

In addition, the CB550F 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.

For suspension, the bike featured a 35 mm telescopic fork on the front and preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers on the, while the stopping power was generated by a 270 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel.

For power, the 1977 Honda CB550F had its muscles from 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 1976-1977

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
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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
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