Honda CB350F

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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 frictional losses sapped a lot of the power. The 350F and 400F models have since gained a cult following in the Motorcycle community.

  • Redline: 10,000rpm
  • Top speed: 97mph
  • Power: 34hp@10,000rpm


1972-73

 
Honda CB350
 
Honda CB350
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red
 
1972 Honda CB350 in Red



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

 
Honda CB350


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.