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Honda CB 350F Four 1973 Found in Honda |
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Make: Honda Model: CB 350F Four Year: 1973 Engine: Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. Capacity: 347 Bore: 47 x 50. mm Compression: 9.3:1 Induction: 4x Keihin 656 C, Starter: Power: 34 hp @ 9500 rpm Torque: 2,79 m-kg @ 8000 rpm Transmission: 5 Speed Front suspension: Television hydraulic forks, 114mm wheel travel. Rear suspension: Dual chocks, Front brake: Single 260mm disc Rear brake: Drum Front tyre: 3.00-18 Rear tyre: 3.50-18 Dry weight: 160 kg Fuel capacity: 12 Litres |
| This Honda FOUR was initially intended to be two models: the CB250 and CB350 Fours. However, it was judged that the performance of a 250 would be disappointing, due to internal friction losses that were beyond the technology of the time. So only the CB350 Four was developed through to production. As a miniature of the CB750 and CB500, the CB350 made a suitable entry level machine for North America as well as being suited to the European market. In spite of its small size, the CB350 was luxuriously finished with an upright riding position, four tilted-up silencers and chromium-plated mudguards. Although it attracted attention as the world's first four-cylinder production bike of such small capacity, the CB350 was not a big seller, probably because of its restricted performance and discreet styling. | |
