Honda CM 185 T Chopper Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CM 185 T Chopper motorcycle specifications include a 181 cc (11.04 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 137 kg (302 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1979Model years
181 ccDisplacement
137 kgWet weight
11 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1978 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CM 185 T Chopper 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.

Displacement181 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 68% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight137 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 31% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 29th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity11 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement25th

181 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Honda models.

Wet weight29th

137 kg — heavier than about 29% of Honda models, or lighter than about 71%.

Fuel capacity38th

11 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 181 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-17 front / 3.50-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-17
Rear tire size 3.50-16
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 181 cc (11.04 cu in)
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 control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-17
Rear tire 3.50-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 137 kg (302 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.00 L (2.91 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.