The Honda CL 350 motorcycle specifications include a 325 cc (19.83 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 156.5 kg (345 lb).
Key specifications
The 1968 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CL 350 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 42% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 40th percentile across Honda models.
About 21% lighter than the Honda database average. Around the 34th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 62nd 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.
325 cc — larger displacement than about 40% of Honda models.
156.5 kg — heavier than about 34% of Honda models, or lighter than about 66%.
795 mm — taller than about 62% of Honda models.
9.1 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.
2,101
2,078
Close to average.
831
827
Close to average.
1,090
1,161
6% below average.
1,321
1,431
8% below average.
795
780
Close to average.
180
184
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 405 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.26:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 325 cc (19.83 cu in) |
| Torque | 26.4 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 50.6 mm (2.5 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Two 28 mm variable venturi |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Contact breaker |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.00 L (2.11 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet 8 plate 140 mm |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pressed/tubular semi-double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Oil damped telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Pressurized gas damped swing arm |
| Front wheel travel | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 73 mm (2.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Two leading shoe |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single cam |
| Front tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
| Wheels | Chrome spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 156.5 kg (345 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,101 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,090 mm (42.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,321 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.08 L (2.40 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.24 L/100 km (44.6 km/l or 105.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 52.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 14.30 seconds |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12v 12 ah battery and coil |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Nippon Seiki speedometer and tachometer |
Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Blue/White, Candy Red/White, Daytona Orange/White |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Upswept twin crossover |
| Comments | I previously submitted this before I was finished, it would not let me submit again. So I changed the year to 1968 to submit again, but it is a 1969. |
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.