Honda CM185T: history, specs, pictures
Honda CM185T | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Twinstar |
Production | 1978 - 1979 |
Class | Road |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 53.0mm x 41.0mm |
Top Speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
Horsepower | 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 9500RPM |
Spark Plug | NGK C7HSA |
Battery | YUASA 6N12A-2D |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed |
Final Drive | Chain: 428x112 |
Front Sprocket | 15T |
Rear Sprocket | 35T |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.00x17 |
Rear Tire | 3.50x16 |
Weight | 137.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda CM185 Twinstar was a 4-stroke 180cc street motorcycle built by Honda between 1978 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 16.63 HP (12.4 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 181.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-17 front tire and a 3.50-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The CM185T Chopper was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1978[edit | edit source]
The Honda Twinstar (CM185T'78) was sold in 1978. Two colors were available: Candy Antares Red and Candy Sword Blue. The fuel tank and side cover stripes were white, gold, and black. The "TWINSTAR" side cover decal was white. The engine was a 181cc parallel twin OHC with a 4- speed transmission. The serial number began CM185T-2000014.
1979[edit | edit source]
The CM185T'79 was sold in 1979 and came in the same two available colors: Candy Antares Red and Candy Sword Blue. The gas tank and side cover pinstripes were gold. The wide stripes were red. The "twinstar" side cover decal was gold. The engine was a 181cc parallel twin OHC with a 4- speed transmission. The serial number began CM185T-2000014.
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