Honda CBX550F: review, history, specs
The Honda CBX550F was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport/Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1982 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (191 km/h). Max torque was 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 10000 RPM.
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | CBX550F 2 (reduced effect), CBX 550 F 2 (reduced effect), CBX550F (reduced effect), CBX 550 F (reduced effect), CBX550F 2, CBX 550 F 2, CBX 550 F, CBX 550, CBX550F |
Production | 1982 - 1985 |
Class | Sport/Touring |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 59.2mm x 52.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Top speed | 119 mph (191 km/h) |
Horse Power | 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 10000RPM |
Torque | 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
Fuel system | 4x30mm Keihin Carburetors |
Battery | 9.5:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Air assisted telescopic forks, with anti-dive Rear: Pro-link air assisted shocks |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 3.60-18 |
Rear Tire | 4.10-18 |
Weight | (dry), 209.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 59.2mm bore x 52.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 572.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3.60-18 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks, with anti-dive while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link air assisted shocks. The CBX550F was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1982 Honda CBX 550 F
Kept in production for only one year, since 1981 until 1982, the CBX 550 F came with an air cooled, four stroke, 572cc engine which developed 65 horsepower at 10000rpm.
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