HONDACB550F 1974 - 1975

　　The Honda CB550 was a standard motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1974 to 1978 and powered by a 544cc SOHC engine. The first version was called the CB550K and was a development of the earlier CB500 but also much smaller and lighter than the 1969 CB750 model.

　　In 1975, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CB550F, which was a second version of the CB550. Both models, the CB550K, and the CB550F, were sold alongside each other and shared a similar engine, instruments, lights, wheels, brakes, and frame.

　　The CB550F was part of the Honda Super Sport range along with the CB400F and CB750F and featured a lighter exhaust system, a slightly flatter handlebar, and a different fuel tank without chrome trim.

　　From the factory, the CB550F came equipped with standard features, such as a single-sided chromed exhaust system, wire-spoked wheels, a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, a blacked-out steel frame, and a center stand.

　　The CB550 paint scheme was changed every year of its production, and in 1975, the bike featured a Candy Sapphire Blue with Flake Sunrise Orange livery, a 550 decal on the side panel, and dark green instrument faces.

　　In the power department, the 1975 Honda CB550F was set in motion by a 544cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four Keihin carburetors and delivered an output power of 50 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,400 rpm.