1983 Honda CB 550 SC

Honda CB 550 SC
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Honda CB 550 SC
Honda CB 550 SC
Honda CB 550 SC

General motorcycle information

Model
Honda CB 550 SC
Year
1983
Category
Allround
Rating
  3.9 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
34.90 cubic inches (572.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line four, 4 stroke
Power
75.0 horsepowers (55.9 kiloWatts) at 9500 RPM
Torque
36.50 pound-foot/lbf-ft (49.49 Nm / 5.05 kgf-m) at 8000 RPM
Compression
-
Bore x stroke
3.66 x 3.09 inches (60.0 x 50.6 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.90 litres/100 km, 20.4 km/l or 48.0 mpg
Top speed
186.7 kmh (116.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
29.0°
Trail
6.51 inches (106.7 mm)
Front tyre
2.15 -19
Rear tyre
3.00-16
Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
456.0 pounds (206.8 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
87.9 inches (1440 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
3.20 gallons (12.1 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.50 gallons (1.9 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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