General information |
Motorcycle name
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Honda CB 550 SC |
Model year
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1983 |
Category
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Allround |
Rating
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3.9 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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572.0 ccm (34.90 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Power output
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75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
Torque
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49.5 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
Top speed
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186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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12.64 seconds |
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear
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10.80 seconds |
Max RPM
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10000 |
Bore x stroke
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60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
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4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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Double chrome pipes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Conventional steel frame |
Rake (fork angle)
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29.0° |
Trail
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107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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Air-adjustable telescopic fork |
Rear suspension
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Swingarm |
Front tire
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2.15 -19 |
Rear tire
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3.00-16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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206.8 kg (456.0 pounds) |
Wheelbase
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1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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12.11 litres (3.20 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
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1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
Comments
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