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HONDA CB 550F SUPER SPORT 1975 - 1976

HONDA CB 550F SUPER SPORT 1975 - 1976
HONDA CB 550F SUPER SPORT 1975 - 1976 · Photo: Maysy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 550F SUPER SPORT 1975 - 1976
Year1975 - 1976
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity544 cc / 33.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke58.5 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power36.5 kW / 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque43.1 Nm / 31.8 lb-ft @ 7400 rpm
IgnitionBattery and coil, contact points
Induction4x 22 mm Keihin carburettors
Start SystemElectric & kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular steel double cradle
Front Suspension35 mm telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, adjustable preload
Front BrakesSingle 270 mm disc
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight191 kg / 421 lbs
Wet Weight206 kg / 454 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre3.75-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption41 mpg
Top Speed164 km/h / 102 mph
Photo gallery
HONDA CB 550F SUPER SPORT 1975 - 1976

Photo: Maysy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Honda file

The Super Sport arrived for 1975 as the sportier sister of the CB550K, sharing its engine, frame, wheels and brakes. It swapped the four separate pipes for a lighter four-into-one exhaust, used flatter bars and a plain single-colour tank, and gave a more café-racer look without changing the mechanical package.