Honda CB550F Super Sport Motorcycles

1975 CB550F0 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke	58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition	reaker points and condenser
Displacement	544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Fuel Delivery	Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output	50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque	4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter	Electrick and kickstart
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5 speed
Final Drive	chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame	Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension	35mm Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.75-18
Front Brakes	ingle 270mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Dry-Weight	191 kg (420 lb)
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres (4.5 Gal)
OTHER
Color	Candy Sapphire Blue Flake Sunrise Orange

• The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
• The fork boots were black rubber
• The exhaust system was 4-into-1
• The instrument faces were dark green
• The serial number began CB550F-1000002.

1976 CB550F’76 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke	58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition	reaker points and condenser
Displacement	544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Fuel Delivery	Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output	50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque	4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter	Electrick and kickstart
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5 speed
Final Drive	chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame	Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.75-18
Front Brakes	Single 236mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Dry-Weight	192 kg (422 lb)
Fuel Capacity	16 Litres (4.2 Gal)
OTHER
Color	Flake Sapphire Blue Shiny Orange

• The seat was dark brown
• The instrument faces were light green
• The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
• The fork boots were black rubber
• The exhaust system was 4-into-1
• Fuel Consumption: 5.7 L/100km (41 mpg)
• Standing quarter Mile: 14.5 sec / 144.2 km/h (89.6 mph)
• Top Speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
• The serial number began CB550F-2000003.

1977 CB550F’77 Super Sport 550 Four

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Bore and Stroke	58.5 x 50.6 mm
Ignition	reaker points and condenser
Displacement	544cc (33.2 cid)
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Fuel Delivery	Four Keihin, 22 mm diameter carburetors
Max. Power Output	50 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max. Torque	4.4 kg-m @ 7400 rpm
Starter	Electrick and kickstart
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5 speed
Final Drive	chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Frame	Double cradle tubular steal
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Tire	3.25-19
Rear Tire	3.75-18
Front Brakes	Single 236mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum
DIMENSION
Dry-Weight	192 kg (422 lb)
Fuel Capacity	16 Litres (4.2 Gal)
OTHER
Color	Candy Sword Blue Candy Presto Re

• The gas tank stripe was gold
• The instrument faces were dark blue
• The seat was black and the fork boots were deleted
• The gas tank logo reads, “HONDA SUPER SPORT”
• The exhaust system was 4-into-1
• Fuel Consumption: 5.7 L/100km (41 mpg)
• Standing quarter Mile: 14.5 sec / 144.2 km/h (89.6 mph)
• Top Speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
• The serial number began CB550F-2100001.

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