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When the choice of machine to purchase was being made, the two Hondas nearest to the CD175 in price were also considered. The first of these, the [[Honda CB125S|Honda CB125SS]], was £45 cheaper and the test carried out in September last year showed it to be a good 125. However, this rider prefers a little more capacity for town acceleration and to his eyes the 175 looks much more motorcycle than the 125, | When the choice of machine to purchase was being made, the two Hondas nearest to the CD175 in price were also considered. The first of these, the [[Honda CB125S|Honda CB125SS]], was £45 cheaper and the test carried out in September last year showed it to be a good 125. However, this rider prefers a little more capacity for town acceleration and to his eyes the 175 looks much more motorcycle than the 125, | ||
The other alternative is the sports version of the machine purchased, the CB175, which costs an extra £47. When comparing the CB with the CD it is surprising how many changes have been made. It is not a minor uprating plus a paint job. The basic engine is the same but has twin 20mm carburetors to enable it to add three more horsepower and another 1,000 rpm to its scale. Electric starter and 12-volt electrics are also featured and the unit carries a five-speed gearbox. As the | The other alternative is the sports version of the machine purchased, the CB175, which costs an extra £47. When comparing the CB with the CD it is surprising how many changes have been made. It is not a minor uprating plus a paint job. The basic engine is the same but has twin 20mm carburetors to enable it to add three more horsepower and another 1,000 rpm to its scale. Electric starter and 12-volt electrics are also featured and the unit carries a five-speed gearbox. As the tire size is also changed to 2.75 x 18in front and 3.00 x 18in rear, the drive sprockets are different, with the result that peak rpm in gears one to four give the same speeds as the CD, with fifth geared for 80. | ||
The same frame appears to be used together with the same basic front fork but at the rear a little more movement is provided and the damper springs are exposed. A twin-leading-shoe front brake is provided, possibly partly because the dry weight is increased by 3lib. | The same frame appears to be used together with the same basic front fork but at the rear a little more movement is provided and the damper springs are exposed. A twin-leading-shoe front brake is provided, possibly partly because the dry weight is increased by 3lib. | ||