The Honda CB550 Super Sport motorcycle was produced from 1974-75 and features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, SOHC engine with a capacity of 544cc. It has four Keihin 22mm carburetors, a battery ignition with points, and can start with an electric or kick start. The bike has a maximum power of 50hp at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 43.1Nm at 7400rpm. It has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive, a double cradle tubular steel frame, and 35mm telescopic hydraulic front forks. The rear suspension is dual shocks with lateral adjustable preload. The front brake is a single 270mm disc, while the rear brake is a drum. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 206.0kg and it has a fuel capacity of 14 litres. The consumption average is 41 miles per gallon and it can reach a top speed of 102mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 550F Super Sport
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
