The Honda CB350 is a 325.6-cubic-centimetre (19.87 cu in) OHC parallel twin cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced by Honda for model years 1968 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) OHC air-cooled 180° 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, later electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed chain drive manual |
| 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, the CB77 Superhawk, the CB350 was also offered in scrambler form, as the CL350, with high-mounted exhausts and a 19-inch front wheel, and as the SL350, with upswept exhausts and off-road styling.
In 1974 the Honda CB360 twin replaced the CB350 but was only available for two years. Note: The four-cylinder CB350F, 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 in India, 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.[5] On 16 November 2020, the Honda CB350 surpassed 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, retrieved 2011-01-08
- ^ a b c d Bacon, 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, ISBN 1-85579-028-9
- ^ Frank, Aaron (2003). Honda Motorcycles. Motorbooks International. p. 79. ISBN 0760310777.
- ^ "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. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
External links
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- CB350 Super Sport at American Honda Motor (archive)
- Honda CB350 DLX Pro