At the heart of the 1960 Honda Dream 305 allround motorcycle, Honda pairs a 305 cc (18.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.4 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 Dream 305 measures 159 kg (351 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.91 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1960 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
75.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (6.91 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement305.0 ccm (18.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, two-stroke
Power23.0 HP (16.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Bore x Stroke60.0 x 54.0 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed138.4 km/h (86.0 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionLeading link enclosed coil over-shoks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with coil-over shocks
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
WheelsSpoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight159.0 kg (350.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1447 HP/kg
Notes
Early model The shape of the gastank was different
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