Honda CD185 TWIN: history, specs, pictures

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Honda CD185 TWIN
Manufacturer
Also called CD 185 TWIN
Production 1978
Engine
twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 53.0mm x 41.0mm
Top Speed 78 mph (125 km/h)
Horsepower 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 9500RPM
Fuel System carburetor. keihin 22mm
Ignition platina
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multiplate 5
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight 282.19 pounds (128.0 Kg) (dry),
Oil Capacity 0.42 Gallon (1.60 Liters)
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 3.20 liters/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Honda CD185 TWIN was a twin, four-stroke standard produced by Honda in 1978. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 53.0mm bore x 41.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 180.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate 5.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The CD185 TWIN was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 282.19 pounds (128.0 Kg).