Honda CB350F: history, specs, pictures

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Honda CB350F Four
Manufacturer
Production 1972 - 73
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Top Speed 97 mph
Horsepower 34 hp @10,000rpm
Torque 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 9500RPM
Ignition Coil and breaker points
Spark Plug NGK D8EA
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1
Transmission Final Drive: Chain
Final Drive Chain: 530x96
Front Sprocket 16T
Rear Sprocket 38T
Frame Simple tubular steel cradle, split under the engine
Suspension Front: Television hydraulic forks, 114mm wheel travel.
Rear: Dual chocks, adjustable pre constraint (3 positions), 91 mm wheel trave.
Brakes Front: Single 260mm disc
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 1350 mm / 53.3 in
Seat Height 790 mm / 31.0 in
Weight 160 kg / 352.7 lbs (dry), 178 kg / 392.4 lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) [1]
Oil Filter KN KN-401
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.1 US gal
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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.


Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.




1972-73[edit | edit source]



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[edit | edit source]

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.


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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

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