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The '''Honda CB550K "Four"''', introduced in 1974, replaced the [[Honda CB500K|CB500K]]. It was produced until 1978 with minor revisions each year.   
The '''Honda CB550K "Four"''', introduced in 1974, replaced the [[Honda CB500K|CB500K]]. It was produced until 1978 with minor revisions each year.   



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olocnalavi The Honda CB550K "Four", introduced in 1974, replaced the CB500K. It was produced until 1978 with minor revisions each year.

1974

1974 Honda CB550K


The CB550K0 550 Four was sold in 1974 in one of three color schemes: Flake Sunrise Orange with Black, Boss Maroon Metallic with Black, or Freedom Green Metallic with Black. The gas tank was 2-tone with a black panel. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 544cc SOHC wet sump inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB550-1000001.

1975

1975 Honda CB550K
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550 "Four" (CB550K1) in Candy Jade Green
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange
1975 Honda CB550K in Orange


The CB550K1 550 Four was sold in 1975 in one of two colors: Candy Jade Green or Flake Sunrise Orange. The gas tank stripe was gold and black. The instrument faces were dark green. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 544cc SOHC wet sump inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB550-1200005.

1976

1976 Honda CB550K
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Candy Garnet Brown
1976 Honda CB550K in Brown


The CB550K'76 550 Four was sold in 1976 in Candy Garnet Brown. The gas tank stripe was gold and black. The instrument faces were light green. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 544cc SOHC wet sump inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB550-1230001.

1977

1977 Honda CB550K
1977 Honda CB550K in Brown
1977 Honda CB550K in Brown
1977 Honda CB550K in Brown
1977 Honda CB550K in Brown
1977 Honda CB550K in Brown


The CB550K'77 550 Four K was sold in 1977 in Excel Black. The gas tank stripe was red with a gold pinstripe. The "550 Four K" side cover emblem was gold. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 544cc SOHC wet sump inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB550-2000007.

1978

1978 Honda CB550K
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black
1978 Honda CB550K in Black


The CB550K'78 550 Four K was sold in 1978 in one of two colors: Candy Alpha Red or Black. The gas tank stripe was red with a gold pinstripe. The "550 FOUR" side cover emblem was gold. The "K" side cover decal and stripe were gold. The seat had a dual contour. The exhaust system was a 4-into-4. The engine was a 544cc SOHC wet sump inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began CB550-2100001.