The Honda CD 185 TWIN motorcycle specifications include a 180 cc (10.98 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 128 kg (282.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CD 185 TWIN 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 72% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.
About 68% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.
About 22% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 34th 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.
15 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Honda models with power data.
180 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Honda models.
10.5 L — larger than about 34% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Engine oil capacity | 1.60 L (1.69 US qt) |
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| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 328 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.117 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 117.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 83.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 180 cc (10.98 cu in) |
| Power | 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 53.0 x 41 mm (2.1 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 22mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Platina |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Oil capacity | 1.60 L (1.69 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate 5 |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 128 kg (282.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.50 L (2.77 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.20 L/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 74.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 11.20 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1172 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red-Blue-Black-White-Green |
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| Exhaust system | 2-2 |
| Factory warranty | 50 years Change warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 1499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | This is a lovely bike |
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