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Honda CB550F Super Sport Motorcycles

1975 CB550F0 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke 58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition reaker points and condenser
Displacement 544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque 4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter Electrick and kickstart

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5 speed
Final Drive  chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Frame Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension 35mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Front Brakes ingle 270mm disc
Rear Brakes Drum

DIMENSION

Dry-Weight 191 kg (420 lb)
Fuel Capacity 17 Litres (4.5 Gal)

OTHER

Color
  • Candy Sapphire Blue
  • Flake Sunrise Orange
  • The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
  • The fork boots were black rubber
  • The exhaust system was 4-into-1
  • The instrument faces were dark green
  • The serial number began CB550F-1000002.

1976 CB550F’76 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke 58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition reaker points and condenser
Displacement 544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque 4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter Electrick and kickstart

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5 speed
Final Drive  chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Frame Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Front Brakes Single 236mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Drum

DIMENSION

Dry-Weight 192 kg (422 lb)
Fuel Capacity 16 Litres (4.2 Gal)

OTHER

Color
  • Flake Sapphire Blue
  • Shiny Orange
  • The seat was dark brown
  • The instrument faces were light green
  • The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
  • The fork boots were black rubber
  • The exhaust system was 4-into-1
  • Fuel Consumption: 5.7 L/100km (41 mpg)
  • Standing quarter Mile: 14.5 sec / 144.2 km/h (89.6 mph)
  • Top Speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
  • The serial number began CB550F-2000003.

1977 CB550F’77 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine

Engine Type Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke 58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition reaker points and condenser
Displacement 544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Fuel Delivery Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque 4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter Electrick and kickstart

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 5 speed
Final Drive  chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Frame Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Front Brakes Single 236mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Drum

DIMENSION

Dry-Weight 192 kg (422 lb)
Fuel Capacity 16 Litres (4.2 Gal)

OTHER

Color
  • Candy Sword Blue
  • Candy Presto Re
  • The gas tank stripe was gold
  • The instrument faces were dark blue
  • The seat was black and the fork boots were deleted
  • The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
  • The exhaust system was 4-into-1
  • Fuel Consumption: 5.7 L/100km (41 mpg)
  • Standing quarter Mile: 14.5 sec / 144.2 km/h (89.6 mph)
  • Top Speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
  • The serial number began CB550F-2100001.

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