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The Honda CB550K4
was, arguably, the best of all Honda worlds
of its time, it had the sweet handling of the
CB400 four but was not that far behind the CB750
in the speed stakes. It was first sold in 1974
as the CB550K0 and came in flake sunrise orange,
boss maroon metallic or freedom metallic green
all with black inlay, all models in its run
came with a 4 into 4 exhaust system. In 1975
the CB550K1 with colour changes the flake sunrise
orange and a candy jade green, the clocks also
got dark green faces. In 1976 the CB550K2 again
only got a colour change with candy garnet brown
and the clocks were lighter green. 1977 saw
the paint in black with red and gold striping
the side panel emblem read “550 Four K”.
The performance throughout its production run
had an 8 valve SOHC 554cc engine which put out
around 50hp at 8500rpm which was achieved through
a 5 speed gearbox
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Honda 550/4
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The Honda four needs little introduction,
the impact of the across the frame all
alloy four cylinder CB750 on the motorcycling
public was immense at a time when the
Japanese motor cycle industry was already
becoming dominant and seriously threatening
its British competitors, its success was
inevitable. Long before the machine offered
today had been built Honda motorcycles
had become dominant and had set standards
in engineering quality and reliability
that were second to none.
Image provided by www.classic-auctions.com.
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| 1974 Honda CB550/Four |
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| 1975 Honda CB 550F Super Sport |
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| 1975 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer |
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| 1976 Honda 550 Four |
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| 1976 Honda CB550 Four |
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| 1976-77 Honda CB 550F Super Sport |
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| 1977 Honda CB550 Four |
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| 1977-78 Honda CB 550K |
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The Honda CB 500 Four is replaced by the
CB 550 K3. The engine of the K3 is known,
it is installed for several years in 550
BC Four Super Sport. Moreover, if the CB
550 four K3 appears in France in 1977, it
is already marketed for several years in
other countries. |
| 1977 Honda CB550 |
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1976 Honda CB550F |
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More info.. |
| 1978 Honda CB550 F2 |
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| 1977 CB550 Viper |
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Picture courtesey of www.cb750cafe.com.
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1978 Honda CB550K |
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The engine is an evolution of the CB 500
Four, the bore is increased by 2.5 mm. Engine
power, despite the increased displacement,
remains virtually unchanged (+2 bhp). However,
it is available earlier (8500 rpm instead
of 9000). The couple also increasing, but
remains perched high (7500 rpm). |
| 1978 Honda CB550K |
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This machine makes some modifications
to the CB 500 Four. The most visibly with
the line it shares with the CB 750 K7 and
4 pots who lose their shape if features.
The tachometers (the speedometer and tours)
are now more legible (larger size and especially
identified, fashionable CB 750 Four). The
fuel tank is larger (+ 2 liters) and closes
a door now recessed. The top in terms of
changing the position of the key contact
finally arrives at the scoreboard (instead
of below the reservoir). The fork loses
its bellows and takes a lot lighter.
The machine is marketed until 1978. It
is replaced by the CB 650 Four. |
| 1978 Honda CB550 K4 |
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| 1978 Honda CB 550F2 Super Sport |
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| 1982 Honda CB 550SC Nighthawk |
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