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Honda CB550 F (1976-77)

The Honda CB550F Super Sport was a motorcycle model produced from 1976 to 1977, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 544cc/33.1 cu-in. Equipped with 4x Keihin, 22mm carburettors and battery-powered ignition system, the bike delivered a maximum power output of 50 hp/36.5 kW at 8500 rpm and 43.1 Nm/31.8 lb-ft of torque at 7400 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and chain-driven final drive mechanism. The frame was built with double cradle tubular steel, while the front suspension consisted of 35mm Telescopic hydraulic forks and the rear suspension employed dual shocks with lateral adjustable preload. Front brakes included a single 270mm disc and rear brakes used a drum. The front and rear tyres had dimensions of 3.25-19 and 3.75-18 respectively. The bike had a wheelbase of 1405mm/55.3in and a dry weight of 191kg/421lbs. It had a fuel capacity of 14 litres/3.7 US gal and offered a fuel consumption average of 41 mpg. It could hit a top speed of 164 km/h/102 mph and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.5 sec/144.2 km/h. The bike had a slightly high rake of 64 degrees and a trail of 105 mm/4.1 in. The seat height was 805 mm/31.7 in and the wet weight was 206.0 kg/454.2 lbs. The bike had moderate braking capabilities with no braking distance or 100-0 km/h data available.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 550F Super Sport

Year: 1976 – 77

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 544 cc / 33.1 cu-in



Bore x Stroke: 58.5 x 50.6 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Induction: 4x Keihin, 22 mm carburetors

Ignition: Battery, with points

Starting: Electric & kick

Max Power: 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 43.1 Nm / 31.8 lb-ft @ 7400 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Double cradle tubular steal

Front Suspension: 35mm Telescopic hydraulic forks,

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload


Front Brakes: Single 270mm disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 3.75-18

Rake: 64 degrees

Trail: 105 mm / 4.1 ub

Wheelbase: 1405 mm / 55.3 in

Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.7 in

Dry Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs

Wet Weight: 206.0 kg / 454.2 lbs


Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

Consumption Average: 41 mpg

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 44.5 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.5 sec / 144.2 km/h

Top Speed: 164 km/h / 102 mph
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