Honda CBX550F
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | CBX550 Four |
| Production | 1982–1986 |
| Class | sport touring |
| Engine | 572.5cc Four stroke in-line four |
| Bore / stroke | 59.2 mm × 52.0 mm (2.33 in × 2.05 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Ignition type | Transistorised |
| Transmission | 6 speed: chain final drive |
| Frame type | Duplex cradle; tubular steel |
| Suspension | Telescopic with air assistance front: cantilever with air assistance, rear[1] |
| Brakes | Twin hydraulic disc, front: single hydraulic disc, rear |
| Tyres | 3.60H18-4PR, front: 4.10H18-4PR, rear |
| Wheelbase | 1.380 m (4 ft 6.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2.085 m (6 ft 10.1 in) W: 0.740 m (2 ft 5.1 in) H: 1.080 m (3 ft 6.5 in) (F) 1.270 m (4 ft 2.0 in) (F II) |
| Seat height | 0.785 m (2 ft 6.9 in) |
| Weight | 184 kg (406 lb) (F) 190 kg (420 lb) (F II)[2] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.0 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 3.0 L (0.66 imp gal; 0.79 US gal) |
| Related | Honda CBX1000 Honda CBX750 Honda CBX650 Honda CBX400F Honda CBX250 |
The Honda CBX 550F is a four stroke in line four cylinder, sport tourer motorcycle produced from 1982 to 1986 by the Honda Motor Company.[3] The CBX550F II is identical apart from the addition of a half-fairing.[2] Although the model was designated 550 the actual capacity was 572.5cc.[3] The machine was noted for its use of inboard ventilated disc brakes, the discs themselves being contained within a "drum" type enclosure.[2] Front suspension was by oil-damped telescopic fork with air assistance and incorporating an anti-dive mechanism in the left fork leg.[2] Rear suspension was by Honda's own "Pro-Link" rising rate system, which allows the suspension forces to vary in accordance with rear wheel movement.[2] The machine was equipped with transistorised ignition and electrics were 12 volt.
See also
References
- ^ Shoemark, Pete (1989). Honda CBX550 572.5cc 1982 to 1986: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 90. ISBN 0856969400.
- ^ a b c d e Shoemark, Pete (1989). Honda CBX550 572.5cc 1982 to 1986: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. p. 6. ISBN 0856969400.
- ^ a b Shoemark, Pete (1989). Honda CBX550 572.5cc 1982 to 1986: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. ISBN 0856969400.
- Sources
Where not already noted, specifications obtained from, Shoemark, Pete (1989). Honda CBX550 572.5cc 1982 to 1986: Owners Workshop Manual. Haynes. ISBN 0856969400.