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51/100Balanced
Power
50 HP
Top Speed
183 km/h
Engine
544 ccm
Technical Overview
1975 Honda CB 550 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1975 Honda CB 550 SS features a 544 cc (33.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CB 550 SS measures 206 kg (454 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.12 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 183 km/h (114 mph).
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Brakes
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Transmission
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