Honda CB350 (1968-69)

The Honda CB350 Super Sport was produced from 1968 to 1969, featuring a four-stroke, 180-degree parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 325cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and a maximum power output of 36hp at 10,500rpm and a maximum torque output of 25.0Nm at 9500rpm. The CB350 had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive, as well as a front telescoping fork and a rear swinging arm suspension system. It also had drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Its wheelbase was 1300mm, and it weighed 149kg dry. The fuel capacity was 10 liters, or 2.7 US gallons. The CB350 was tested in a bike group test and was well-regarded for its performance and handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 350 Super Sport

Year: 1968 – 69
Engine: Four stroke, 180 degrees parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 325 cc / 19.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: Coil and breaker points
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 36 hp / 27 Nm @ 10500rpm
Max Torque: 25.0 Nm / 2.55 kgf-m @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescoping fork
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm
Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Wheelbase: 1300 mm / 52 in
Dry Weight: 149 kg / 328.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.7 US gal
Road Test: Bike Group Test