The Honda CB 550 Four K motorcycle specifications include a 548 cc (33.44 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
The 1973 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 550 Four K compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 55th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
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548 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
Mechanical overview
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 548 cc (33.44 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel Tube |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black and White or Dark Blue and White |
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