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40/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Top Speed
125 km/h
Engine
180 ccm
Technical Overview
1978 Honda CD 185 TWIN Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Honda for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1978 Honda CD 185 TWIN relies on a 180 cc (11 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.3 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 CD 185 TWIN measures 128 kg (282 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.53 kg per horsepower). The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 328 km (204 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).
Specific Output
83.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.53 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~328 km (204 mi)
Engine
Displacement180.0 ccm (10.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke53.0 x 41.0 mm (2.1 x 1.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin 22mm
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionPlatina
CoolingAir
Max RPM13500
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multiplate 5
Performance
Top Speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
0-100 km/h11.20 seconds
Fuel Consumption3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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