Editing Honda CB350F

{{Motorcycle
|name             = Honda CB350F Four
|photo            = Honda-CB350F-73.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = [[Honda]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1972 - 73
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder.
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.3:1
|top_speed        = 97 mph
|power            = 34 hp @10,000rpm
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Coil and breaker points
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Final Drive: Chain <br>

|frame            = Simple tubular steel cradle, split under the engine
|suspension       =Front: Television [[hydraulic]] forks, 114mm [[wheel]] travel. <br>
Rear: Dual chocks, adjustable pre constraint (3 positions), 91 mm wheel trave.
|brakes           =Front: Single 260mm disc <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|3.50-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1350 mm / 53.3 in
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 790 mm / 31.0 in
|dry_weight       = 160 kg / 352.7 lbs
|wet_weight       = 178 kg / 392.4 lbs
|fuel_capacity    = 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal
|oil_capacity     =
|oil_filter       = KN KN-401
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Honda CB350K]]
|competition      =
}}



The [[Honda]] '''CB350''' was a four-cylinder four-stroke 348cc road bike based on the larger fours. Thought of as Hondas "one-up" to the other [[Motorcycle]] companies. It was only produced from 1972-74, it was replaced by the larger and sportier 400 four the following year. Although Honda had a 350 Twin that was more powerful, lighter, cheaper, and faster. The four-cylinder version was much smoother running and stylish and remains one of the smallest and most sophisticated mass produced four-cylinder designs. Internal [[friction]]al losses sapped a lot of the power. The 350F and 400F models have since gained a cult following in the [[Motorcycle]] community.


==Engine==
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.3:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Television hydraulic forks, 114mm wheel travel. while the rear was equipped with a Dual chocks, adjustable pre constraint (3 positions), 91 mm wheel trave.. The CB350F Four was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 160 kg / 352.7 lbs. The wheelbase was 1350 mm / 53.3 in long.  




* [[Redline]]: 10,000rpm


==1972-73==
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Image:honda_Cb350f0.jpg|Honda CB350
Image:honda_350four.jpg|Honda CB350
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-0.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-1.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-2.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-3.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-4.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F0-Red-5.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F0 in Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-0.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-1.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-2.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-3.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-4.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-5.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1972-Honda-CB350F0-Red-124-6.jpg|1972 Honda CB350F0 in Flake Matador Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-0.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-1.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-2.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-3.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-4.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-5.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-6.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-214-7.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F "Four" in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-0.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-1.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-2.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-3.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-4.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-5.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-6.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
Image:1973-Honda-CB350F-Red-7687-7.jpg|1973 Honda CB350F in Red
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The Honda CB350F0 Four was sold in 1972-73. Two colors were available: Candy Bacchus Olive and Flake Matador Red. The fuel tank stripes were white and orange. The "350 Four" side cover emblem was red and white. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4 (two pipes and mufflers on each side of the bike). The engine was a 347cc 4-stroke inline four cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB350F-1000001.

==1974==
[[Image:honda_Cb350f1.jpg|left|thumb|Honda CB350]]
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The CB350F1 was sold in 1974 in one color: Glory Blue Black Metallic. The gas tank stripes were gold. The "350 FOUR" side cover emblem was white and orange. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4 (two pipes and mufflers on each side of the bike). The engine was a 347cc 4-stroke inline four cylinder with 4 carburetors. The transmission was a 5-speed. The serial number began CB350F-2000001.


== Photos ==
[[File:Honda-CB350F-73.jpg|600px|Honda CB350F Four]]
[[File:Honda-CB350-74.jpg|600px|Honda CB350F Four]]
[[File:Honda-CB350F-73--5.jpg|600px|Honda CB350F Four]]


{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Honda CB 350F
|- 
!Year
|1972 - 73
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
|- 
!Displacement
|347 cc / 21.4 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|47 x 50. mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|- 
!Compression
|9.3:1
|- 
!Induction
|4x Keihin 656 C, Ø 22 mm carburetors
|- 
!Ignition
|Coil and breaker points
|- 
!Starting
|Electric & kick
|- 
!Max Power
|34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 9500 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|27.2 Nm / 2,79 m-kg @ 8000 rpm
|- 
!Transmission / Drive
|5 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Frame
|Simple tubular steel cradle, split under the engine
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Television hydraulic forks, 114mm wheel travel.
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Dual chocks, adjustable pre constraint (3 positions), 91 mm wheel trave.
|- 
!Front Brakes
|Single 260mm disc
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Drum
|- 
!Front Tire
|3.00-18
|- 
!Rear Tire
|3.50-18
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1350 mm / 53.3 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|790 mm / 31.0 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|160 kg / 352.7 lbs
|- 
!Wet Weight
|178 kg / 392.4 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|12 Liters / 3.1 US gal

|}

==See Also==
*[[Honda CB350K]]
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{{Honda CB}}

[[Category:Honda motorcycles|CB350F]]
[[Category:Honda CB series]]