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The motor in the electric start first effort ko model , was EXACTLY the same as the [[Honda CB350|CB350]] & [[Honda CL350|CL350]] models, same camshaft, same crankshaft, ignition, gearbox, etc. The only difference was the final drive gearing, and exhaust systems.the easiest way to tell from a distance or a partially disassembled sl350 is the electric start and single downtube on the ko model | The motor in the electric start first effort ko model , was EXACTLY the same as the [[Honda CB350|CB350]] & [[Honda CL350|CL350]] models, same camshaft, same crankshaft, ignition, gearbox, etc. The only difference was the final drive gearing, and exhaust systems.the easiest way to tell from a distance or a partially disassembled sl350 is the electric start and single downtube on the ko model | ||
the ko model was just a dressed up cb the kickstart only double cradle frame sl350 was really a huge improvement mainly because of the lighter wheels and over 60lbs lighter weight | the ko model was just a dressed up cb the kickstart only double cradle frame sl350 was really a huge improvement mainly because of the lighter wheels and over 60lbs lighter weight | ||
From 1972 SL’s had standard Kehin 24mm carbs that eliminated the aforementioned CV’s slide issues,a very mild cam profile with less lift less duration and no overlap ....also the kick start only models had smaller intake ports to suit the 24mm carbs and with a more restrictive exhaust system, brought the SL’s power down to 30 horsepower, from the CB’s 36 horsepower at 9000 rpm, and the CL’s 34 at 10,000 rpm.Same size 34mm/28mm valves were used. | |||
the sl350ko had the same 180mm front hub while the k1 had 160mm hub from the cb175 with a 19'' wheel | the sl350ko had the same 180mm front hub while the k1 had 160mm hub from the cb175 with a 19'' wheel | ||
k1-on had 21'' front wheel 35mm forks and slightly different steering geometry | k1-on had 21'' front wheel 35mm forks and slightly different steering geometry | ||