Honda CB350 (1972-73)

The Honda CB350F is a four-stroke motorcycle that was produced from 1972 to 1973. It features a transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 347 cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. The bike has 4x Keihin 656 C, 22 mm carburetors and coil and breaker points ignition. It has both an electric and kick start with a maximum power output of 34 hp at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 27.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The frame is a simple tubular steel cradle with hydraulic front forks and dual shocks in the rear that have adjustable pre-constraint in three positions. The front brake is a single 260mm disc and the rear is a drum brake. The bike’s wheel sizes are 3.00-18 in the front and 3.50-18 in the rear with a wheelbase of 1350 mm and a seat height of 790 mm. The dry weight of the CB350F is 160 kg with a wet weight of 178 kg and a fuel capacity of 12 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 350F

Year: 1972 – 73
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 347 cc / 21.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 47 x 50. mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Induction: 4x Keihin 656 C, 22 mm carburetors
Ignition: Coil and breaker points
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 34 hp / 24.8 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 27.2 Nm / 2,79 m-kg @ 8000 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Simple tubular steel cradle, split under the engine
Front Suspension: Television hydraulic forks, 114mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Dual chocks, adjustable pre constraint (3 positions), 91 mm wheel trave.
Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Wheelbase: 1350 mm / 53.3 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight: 160 kg / 352.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 178 kg / 392.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal