The Honda CB 550 SC motorcycle specifications include a 572 cc (34.90 cu in) engine, power of 75 hp (54.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206.8 kg (456 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB 550 SC 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.
About 38% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 56th percentile across Honda models.
About 10% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
75 hp — more powerful than about 69% of Honda models with power data.
572 cc — larger displacement than about 56% of Honda models.
206.8 kg — heavier than about 56% of Honda models, or lighter than about 44%.
12.1 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.15 -19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.00-16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 247 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.363 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 362.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 131.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 572 cc (34.90 cu in) |
| Power | 75 hp (54.7 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 49.5 Nm (5.0 kgf-m or 36.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CV 26.8mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Conventional steel frame |
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| Front suspension | Air-adjustable telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.15 -19 |
| Rear tire | 3.00-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206.8 kg (456 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.11 L (3.20 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.89 L (0.50 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.90 L/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 113.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 186.7 km/h (116.0 mph) |
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| 1/4 mile | 12.64 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 10.80 seconds |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double chrome pipes |
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