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HONDA CB 350K 1972

HONDA CB 350K 1972
HONDA CB 350K 1972 · Photo: Nicolas Will, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA CB 350K 1972
Year1972
Engine TypeFour stroke, 180° parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity325 cc / 19.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke64 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power27 kW / 36 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque25.0 Nm / 18.4 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
IgnitionCoil and breaker points
InductionCarburettors
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1300 mm / 52 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight149 kg / 328 lbs
Wet Weight170 kg / 374.8 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre3.50-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed169 km/h / 105 mph (claimed)
Honda file

The 1972 CB350 (K4) was the last drum-braked version of the twin in most markets, still using the 325 cc SOHC engine, five-speed box and 10-litre tank. Changes were largely styling and colours, and the bike remained a practical, durable all-rounder before the disc-braked G arrived for 1973.