CB 350 F

1974 Honda CB 350 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1974 Honda CB 350 F classic motorcycle, Honda pairs a 347 cc (21.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 9,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CB 350 F measures 178 kg (392 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.24 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 159 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1973 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.