Honda CL175
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The Honda CL175 was a 4-stroke 2-cylinder 175cc street motorcycle built by Honda between 1968 and 1973. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability. (prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity.) The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust.
1968-1969
The CL175K0 Scrambler was sold from 1968-1969 and came in one of three colors: Metallic Silver, Candy Orange, or Candy Blue. The gas tank and side covers were the basic color. The upper forks, fork boots, and headlight shell were black. The fenders and exhaust system were chrome. The bike had a tubular backbone frame and the cylinders were inclined from vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-1000001.
1969-1970
CL175K3
The CL175K3 Scrambler was sold from 1969 to 1970 and came in two available colors: Candy Orange or Candy Blue. The tank, side covers, fenders, and headlight shell were the basic color (orange or blue) while the fuel tank stripes were white with black trim. The fenders were painted steel and the front fender wash high mounted above the wheel. The frame was a tubular cradle design. The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-4000001.
GL175K1
The GL175K1 Scrambler was sold from 1969 to 1970. It was similar to the CL175K3. Notice the short (one-person) seat and the enclosed chain surround. The headlight and speedo were enclosed in one unit (unlike the CL175 of the same vintage). The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin. The aggressive tires suggest more serious off-road use than the CL175. This model was not sold in USA or Canada.
1970
The CL175K4 Scrambler 175 was sold in 1970 and came in one of three available colors: Candy Ruby Red, Candy Sapphire Blue, or Candy Topaz Orange. The gas tank stripe was white and the fenders were chrome. The front fender is low mounted. The muffler heat shield was black. The upper forks and headlight shell are the basic color (red, blue, or orange). The frame was a tubular cradle design. The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-5000001.
1971
The CL175K5 Scrambler 175 was sold in 1971 and came in three available colors: Candy Topaz Orange, Strato Blue Metallic, or Poppy Yellow Metallic. The gas tank stripe was black. The fuel tank, side covers, fenders, and upper forks are the basic color (orange, blue, or yellow). The muffler heat shield was chrome. The front fender is low mounted. The frame was a tubular cradle design. The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-6000001.
1972
The CL175K6 Scrambler was sold in 1972 in two available colors: Magna Red or Varnish Blue Metallic. The red bike had white and yellow gas tank stripes and the other bike had white and orange stripes. The fenders and upper forks were chrome. The headlight shell was black. The muffler heat shield was chrome. The front fender is low mounted. The frame was a tubular cradle design. The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-7000001.
1973
The CL175K7 Scrambler 175 was sold in 1973 and came in two available colors: Light Ruby Red or Turquoise Green Metallic. The gas tank stripe was white. The front fender is low mounted. The muffler heat shield was chrome. The fenders and upper forks were chrome. The headlight shell was black. This year featured a chrome grip pipe behind the seat. The instrumentation was tilted toward the rider. The frame was a tubular cradle design. The cylinders were vertical. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CL175-8000001.
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