Honda CBX550F: review, history, specs
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| Honda CBX550 | |
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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 Bike |
| 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) |
| Horsepower | 58.74 HP (43.8 KW) @ 10000RPM |
| Torque | 36.14 ft/lbs (49.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x30mm Keihin Carburetors |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 54.49 inches (1384 mm) |
| Length | 82.09 inches (2085 mm) |
| Width | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 209.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) |
| Related | Honda CBX1000 Honda CBX750 Honda CBX650 Honda CBX400F Honda CBX250 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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.
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 550F[edit | edit source]
1982 Honda CBX 550F
1982 Honda CBX 550F
1982 Honda CBX 550F
1982 Honda CBX 550F
The four cylinder Honda CBX 550F is low, lean and compact. There's no comparison between the CBX engine and that fitted to Honda's 1976 CB550F. It has been slimmed by mounting a chain driven generator behind the cylinder block. In technical terms it's got the lot. Double overhead cams, sixteen valves and a 9.5:1 compression ratio produce 62bhp at 10,000rpm and 34lb.ft of torque at 8500rpm. Bore and stroke are 59.2 x 52mm giving a displacement of 572cc.
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