Honda CBX550 (1982-83)

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