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'''Honda CB175'''
The '/'Honda CB175''' was a 175[[cc]], [[Four stroke|4-stroke]], [[OHC]], [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] from 1969 through 1975.
[[image: Cb175.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Honda CB175''']] High revving with a hard charging nature of the engine producing 20 [[bhp]] (15 kW), this was a beefier version of the [[Honda CD175|CD175]] but with twin [[Carburetor|carburetors]] and wilder [[cam|cams]]. This [[motorcycle|bike]] was made keeping single purpose in mind i.e. excess of fun and performance combined with excellent styling. Top speed was increased to 85 [[mph]] (136[[km/h]]) with better [[acceleration]] compared to 80 [[mph]](128 [[km/h]]) of [[Honda CD175|CD175]]. But all of this came with a price as [[valves|exhaust valves]] gave in early and [[engine]] had a relatively shorter life.[[Motorcycle|Bike]] came fitted with a [[rpm|rev]] meter, round stretched out [[indicators]], flatter handle bars, [[Honda]] logo on [[fuel tank]] and an Electric Starter. This bike was in production from 1969 to 1975.
 
[[image: Cb175.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Honda CB175''']]
==About==
The '''CB175''' was a high revving engine producing 20 [[horsepower|bhp]] (15 kW), this was a beefier version of the [[Honda CD175|CD175]] but with twin [[Carburetor|carburetors]] and wilder [[cam|cams]]. This [[motorcycle|bike]] was made keeping single purpose in mind i.e. excess of fun and performance combined with excellent styling. Top speed was increased to 85 [[mph]] (136[[km/h]]) with better acceleration compared to 80 [[mph]](128 [[km/h]]) of [[Honda CD175|CD175]]. But all of this came with a price as [[valves|exhaust valves]] gave in early and engine had a relatively shorter life. The '''CB175''' came equipped with a [[tachometer]], round stretched out turn indicators, flatter handle bars, [[Honda]] logo on [[fuel tank]] and an electric starter.  


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
;Year of production:1970-1975
*Year of production:1970-1975
;Displacement:174 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]
*Displacement:174 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]]
;Engine:[[Four-Stroke|4 Stroke]] Air cooled Parallel. [[SOHC|Single Over Head Cam]]
*Engine:[[Four-Stroke|4 Stroke]] Air cooled Parallel. [[SOHC|Single Over Head Cam]]
;Power:20 [[horsepower|bhp]]
*Power:20 [[horsepower|bhp]]
;Top speed:85 [[mph]] (136 [[km/h]])
*Top speed:85 [[mph]] (136 [[km/h]])
==1969==
==1969==
===Early===
===Early===
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