TheHonda CB350is a 325.6-cubic-centimetre (19.87 cu in)OHCparallel twincylinder,four-strokemotorcycleproduced byHondaformodel years1968 through 1973.[2]With its reliable engine and dual Keihin carburetors, it became one of Honda's best-selling models. More than 250,000 were sold in five years, with 67,180 sold in 1972 alone.[3]The CB350 evolved during its production run with cosmetic changes and improvements to the suspension and brakes.
 1970 Honda CB350 | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | CB350 Super Sport |
| Production | 1968–1973 |
| Successor | Honda CB360 |
| Engine | 325.6 cc (19.87 cu in)OHCair-cooled180°parallel twin, |
| Bore/stroke | 64 mm × 50.6 mm (2.52 in × 1.99 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Top speed | 170 km/h (110 mph) (claimed)[1] |
| Power | 36 bhp (27 kW) @ 10,500 rpm[2] |
| Torque | 2.55 kg⋅m (25.0 N⋅m; 18.4 lbf⋅ft) @ 9,500 rpm[2] |
| Ignition type | Kick start,laterelectric |
| Transmission | 5-speedchaindrivemanual |
| Suspension | Front:telescopic fork Rear:swingarm |
| Brakes | Front:drum(k5 disc) Rear:drum |
| Tires | 3.00 in × 18 in (76 mm × 457 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,300 mm (52 in) |
| Dimensions | L:2,040 mm (80.3 in) W:770 mm (30.5 in) |
| Weight | 149 kg (328 lb)[2](dry) 170.0 kg (374.8 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.0 L; 2.20 imp gal (2.64 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1,900 ml (2 US qt) |
Like its predecessor, theCB77 Superhawk,the CB350 was also offered inscramblerform, as theCL350,with high-mounted exhausts and a 19-inch front wheel, and as theSL350,with upswept exhausts and off-road styling.
In 1974 theHonda CB360twin replaced the CB350 but was only available for two years. Note: The four-cylinderCB350F,introduced in 1972, was a completely different model.
New generation
editOn 30 September 2020, Honda launched the new CB350 with a new engine, new designs and new alloy wheels inIndia,through select Honda Dealerships. Deliveries of the Honda CB350 started on 17 October 2020. It also featured LED round headlights, dual horns, LED taillights, Bluetooth connectivity and a hazard light switch. It came with two variants: DLX and DLX Pro. Variants of the model were later launched in the UK, Australia,and Japan.[5]On 16 November 2020, the HondaCB350surpassed 1,000 deliveries.
Gallery
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1971 Honda SL350 (1971) -
1972 Honda CB350 (1972) -
Racing Honda CB350K4 (1972)
References
edit- ^"Honda Dream CB350 Export",Honda Collection Hall,Honda,2010,retrieved2011-01-08
- ^abcdBacon, Roy (1996),Honda: The Early Classic Motorcycles: All the Singles, Twins and Fours, Including Production Racers and Gold Wing-1947 to 1977,Niton Publishing, pp. 182, 189,ISBN1-85579-028-9
- ^Frank, Aaron (2003).Honda Motorcycles.Motorbooks International. p. 79.ISBN0760310777.
- ^"Honda H'ness CB350 launched in India, price starts at Rs 1.85 lakh".India Today.
- ^HancocksTue, Simon (16 February 2021)."New 2021 Honda CB350 RS neo-retro café racer released".Visordown.Retrieved2022-09-27.
External links
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- CB350 Super Sportat American Honda Motor (archive)