The Honda CL 175 motorcycle specifications include a 174 cc (10.62 cu in) engine, power of 19 hp (13.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 129 kg (284.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CL 175 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 65% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 27th percentile across Honda models.
About 69% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 25th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
About 33% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 27th 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.
19 hp — more powerful than about 27% of Honda models with power data.
174 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Honda models.
800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.
9 L — larger than about 27% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,966
2,078
5% below average.
826
827
Close to average.
1,052
1,161
9% below average.
1,280
1,431
11% below average.
800
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-18. |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.25-18. |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.147 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 147.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 109.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 174 cc (10.62 cu in) |
| Power | 19 hp (13.9 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 52.0 x 41 mm (2.0 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Contact breaker |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 26.0° |
|---|---|
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.75-18. |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 129 kg (284.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,966 mm (77.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,052 mm (41.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,280 mm (50.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.50 L (0.40 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 128.7 km/h (80.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1473 hp/kg |
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.