The Honda CBX550 was produced from 1984-86 and had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 572cc. It had a maximum power of 65hp at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 49Nm at 8000 rpm. The bike had a high compression ratio of 9.5:1, with induction from four 30mm Keihin CV carburettors and transistorized ignition. The transmission had six speeds and a final drive chain. The bike’s frame was a duplex cradle tubular steel design and it had air-assisted telescopic forks with anti-dive in the front suspension, and pro-link air-assisted shocks in the rear suspension. The front brakes consisted of 2x 230mm discs with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake had a single 230mm disc. The front tyre was a 3.60-18, and the rear tyre was a 4.10-18. The bike had a length of 2085mm, a width of 740mm and a height of 1080mm, with a wheelbase of 1380mm and a seat height of 785mm. The dry weight was 184kg and the fuel capacity was 17 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBX 550F
| Year | 1984-86 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
