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1968 Honda CL175


Photo by Alan Singer
Year: 1968
GENERAL
Make: Honda
Model: CL175
Retail New: $645
Retail Current:
CHASSIS
Frame:
Wheelbase: 50in
Seat Height: 31.5in
Front Tire: 2.75 x 18in.
Rear Tire: 3.00 x 18in.
Front Brakes: 6.25 x 1.125in
Rear Brakes: 5.5 x 1.125in
Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: Swinging Arm
Instrumentation:
ENGINE
Engine Type: sohc 180-Crankshaft Twin
Engine Displacement:
Bore x Stroke: 2.047 x 1.615; 52 x 41
Valve Train:
Valves per Cylinder:
Valve Adjustment:
Compression: 9.0:1
Carburetion: (2) 20mm Keihin
Ignition: battery, coil, breaker points
Starting System: Kick, Holding Crank
Lubrication:
Cooling System:
WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
Wet Weight: 439lb
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gal
Average MPG: 62
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
TRANSMISSION
Clutch: Single-Plate, wet
Number of Gears: 5
Final Drive: 2.5:1 chain
PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:

Battery: 12v
Power: 20hp
Torque:
Top Speed: 77mph
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4: 18.47s
0-60: 11.5s


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Archived Comments

  • George 3/4/2011 12:44:47 PM

    Best little bike I ever owned and I have owned a lot of em

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