The Honda CB 550 K 3 motorcycle specifications include a 544 cc (33.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 208 kg (458.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CB 550 K 3 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.
About 5% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 19% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 64th 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.
544 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Honda models.
208 kg — heavier than about 58% of Honda models, or lighter than about 42%.
16 L — larger than about 64% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.75-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.16:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Sport touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 544 cc (33.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 58.5 x 50.6 mm (2.3 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.75-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 208 kg (458.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
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