The Honda CB550F was a standard motorcycle part of the CB series in Honda's range, a series known for its reliable motorcycles of different displacements. The bike was manufactured from 1975 to 1978 and was set in motion by a 544cc SOHC engine.
In 1977, The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB550F, a standard motorcycle in Honda's range that didn't feature any technical changes but did come in a new livery, such as Candy Sword Blue with Candy Presto Red topped by gold tank stripes, black side covers, and a black seat.
In addition, the CB550F came 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 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.
For suspension, the bike featured a 35 mm telescopic fork on the front and preload-adjustable dual shock absorbers on the, while the stopping power was generated by a 270 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the front wheel and a drum braking unit on the rear wheel.
For power, the 1977 Honda CB550F had its muscles from 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.