Honda CB 550F2

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'Honda CB 550F2'
Manufacturer
[[Honda]]
Production 1978
Class [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 58.4mm x 58.4mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7400RPM
Fuel System 4x22mm Keihin carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: 35mm telescopic fork
Rear: dual adjustable shock absorbers
Brakes Front: single 270mm disc
Rear: drum
Front Tire 3.25 - 19
Rear Tire 3.75 - 18
Weight 192.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CB 550F2 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinders, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Honda in 1978. Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7400 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine

A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 544.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25 - 19 front tire and a 3.75 - 18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 270mm disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual adjustable shock absorbers.

1978 Honda CB 550F2

1978 Honda CB 550F2 1978 Honda CB 550F2

The F2 version of the Honda CB 550 comes with features such as chromed engine covers, a dual seat, a pillion grab rail, cast-aluminum wheels, a chromed exhaust system, wide handlebars, an analogue instrument cluster, a blacked-out, steel frame, a round headlight, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum, a telescopic front fork and dual shock absorbers in the rear.

In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 544cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can reach a maximum power output of 50 horsepower at 8000 rpm.