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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda SL350 | |name = '''Honda SL350''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = SL 350 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Honda]] | |manufacturer = [[Honda]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1969 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Honda XL350]] | ||
|class = | |class = [[Enduro]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = Air cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder SOHC | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 63.5mm x 63.5mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9.5:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 9500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = 2x Kehin 24mm Carburettor | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum | ||
|front_tire = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.50-19}} | ||
|rear_tire | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Honda]] SL 350''' was a Air cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder SOHC Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] in 1969. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 9500 RPM. | |||
==History== | |||
The motor 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 later SL’s had standard Kehin 24mm carbs that eliminated the aforementioned CV’s slide issues, 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. | |||
And what a motor it was. The 350 Honda twin was anvil reliable, with over 300,000 copies being sold in the USA alone, it was one of the most popular motorcycles ever produced. When the SL350 got some knobbies strapped to it, and decent shocks bolted on the back, the bike became an unstoppable woods weapon, as nothing short of an atomic blast would cease the rear wheel from spinning. It was also, in my mind one of the best looking vertical twin cylinder motors ever produced, right up there with a [[Triumph]] or [[BSA]] in the looks department. | |||
In 1974 the SL350 was replaced by the XL350, with the CB & CL being replaced by the 360 twin, a relative failure when compared to the 350. And you can still find a nice example of the 350 twin for cheap, since the 350 is still not recognized as a true “classic”. | |||
==Engine== | |||
A 63.5mm [[bore]] x 63.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 326.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.50-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. | |||
==1969 - 1973 Honda SL 350== | |||
The Honda SL350 has a standard Honda 350 twin cylinder, four-stroke engine with a modified cam for increased low-end torque and 33 horsepower at 9500rpm. | |||
==1969-1970== | ==1969-1970== | ||
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The SL350K2 was sold from 1972 to 1973 in two available colors: Candy Panther Gold with Yellow or Marina Blue Metallic with Yellow. The gas tank panel was yellow. The "350" side cover decal was also yellow. the fenders were unpainted aluminum. The front wheel increased to 21" while the rear decreased an inch to 18". The engine was a 325cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with two piston valve carburetors. The serial number began SL350-3000001. | The SL350K2 was sold from 1972 to 1973 in two available colors: Candy Panther Gold with Yellow or Marina Blue Metallic with Yellow. The gas tank panel was yellow. The "350" side cover decal was also yellow. the fenders were unpainted aluminum. The front wheel increased to 21" while the rear decreased an inch to 18". The engine was a 325cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with two piston valve carburetors. The serial number began SL350-3000001. | ||
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[[Category:Honda motorcycles|SL350]] | |||
[[Category:Honda SL series]] | |||
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||