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HONDA CB 175 1969 - 1971

HONDA CB 175 1969 - 1971
HONDA CB 175 1969 - 1971 · Photo: SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 175 1969 - 1971
Year1969 - 1971
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity174 cc / 10.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke52 x 41 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power14.6 kW / 20 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque15 Nm / 11 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Ignition—
Induction2 x slide-valve carburettors
Start SystemKick and electric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with twin shocks
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1970 mm / 77.7 in
Overall Width740 mm / 29.3 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height770 mm / 30.3 in
Wheelbase1280 mm / 50.3 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight120 kg / 264 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed138 km/h / 86 mph
Honda file

From 1969 the CB175 used a revised 174 cc overhead-cam twin with twin carburettors and a five-speed gearbox, with the cylinders less steeply inclined than on the 1968 K0. It had a tachometer, electric start and drum brakes, and was a lively, reliable small twin that sold in big numbers.