Honda CBX 550 F2: history, specs, pictures

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Honda CBX 550 F2
Manufacturer
Production 1983
Class Sport touring
Engine
Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 58.4mm x 58.4mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System 4x30mm Keihin Carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Air assisted telescopic forks
Rear: Pro-link air assisted shocks
Brakes Front: 2x230mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear: Single 230mm disc
Front Tire 3.60-18
Rear Tire 4.10-18
Wheelbase 54.29 inches (1379 mm)
Weight 184.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CBX 550 F2 was a Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda in 1983. Max torque was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 571.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.60-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x230mm discs 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 230mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link air assisted shocks. The wheelbase was 54.29 inches (1379 mm) long.

1983 Honda CBX 550 F2[edit | edit source]

Released in 1983, the CBX 550 F2 sport touring motorcycle came with an air cooled, four stroke, 572cc engine with 60 horsepower at 10000rpm.