At the heart of the 1965 Honda Dream 305 allround motorcycle, Honda relies on a 305 cc (18.6 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and 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). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,295 mm (51 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph).
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, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, two-stroke
Power23.0 HP (16.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Compression8.2:1
Bore x Stroke60.0 x 54.0 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin, 22 mm
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Performance
Top Speed138.4 km/h (86.0 mph)
ExhaustPolished stamped steel
Chassis
Frame TypePressed-steel
Front SuspensionLeading link enclosed coil over-shoks
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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