Positioned in Honda's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1968 Honda CL 350 utilizes a 325 cc (19.8 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 33 HP (24.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26.4 Nm (19.5 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 CL 350 measures 156.5 kg (345 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,321 mm (52 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.24 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 405 km (252 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 161 km/h (100 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1968 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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