The Honda CBX 550F was a motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1983. Its engine was a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder equipped with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike had a capacity of 572 cc and had a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The CBX 550F included 4x 30mm Keihin CV carburetors and transistorized ignition. It could produce a maximum power output of 65 hp / 47.4 kW at 10000 rpm, and peak torque of 49 Nm / 36.1 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The motorcycle ran on a chain last transmission with a 6 speed transmission. The bike weighed 184 kgs/ 406 lbs and had a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres. The wheels had an 18-inch diameter installed on both the front and back, with a tyre width of 3.60-18 for the front and 4.10-18 for the rear. The dimensions of the motorcycle include a length of 2085 mm, width of 740 mm, and height of 1080 mm. The wheelbase was set at 1380 mm and seat height at 785 mm. The frame was a duplex cradle made from tubular steel. The bike had air-assisted telescopic forks on the front suspension with anti-dive, while the rear suspension featured pro-link air-assisted shocks. The front and rear brakes were disc brakes, and the motorcycle boasted a top speed of 180 km/h or 112 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBX 550F
| Year | 1982-83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 572 cc / 34.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 59.2 x 52 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | 4x 30mm Keihin CV carburettors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 49 Nm / 36.1 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Duplex cradle; tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks, with anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link air assisted shocks |
| Front Brakes | 2x 230mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.60-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Dimensions | Lenth 2085 mm / 82.0 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1080 mm / 40.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm / 54.3 in |
| Seat Height | 785 m / 30.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 184 kg / 406 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
