CBX 550 F

1982 Honda CBX 550 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1982 Honda CBX 550 F sport touring motorcycle, Honda relies on a 572 cc (34.9 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.9 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 CBX 550 F measures 209 kg (461 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.48 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 191 km/h (119 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1982 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.