Owning a Piece of History: The Honda CB175 - A Collector's Guide

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April 14, 2024

The Honda CB175 was a standard motorcycle produced by Honda from 1969 to 1973. Introduced in 1969, the CB175 was one of three '175' models available from Honda, along with the CL Scrambler, CD Motorsport, and CB Supersport. A clever marketing strategy by Honda allowed them to sell the same motorcycle in three different variations.

The CB175 was a solid motorcycle platform. It was fast and reliable, had a low seat height, was lightweight, and had excellent suspension and brakes for its time.

Honda CB175 Specifications

Engine: 174cc parallel twin
Transmission: 5-speed
Power: 20 bhp (15 kW)
Top speed: 85 mph (136 km/h)
Weight: 320 lbs (145 kg)

Honda menawarkan versi sebelumnya dari CB175 untuk model tahun 1968. Motor ini menggabungkan fitur dari CB160 1965-1967 dengan 1969 dan kemudian CB175. Motor ini memiliki mesin 174 cc twin silinder, karburator ganda, transmisi lima kecepatan, indikator lampu sein, starter elektrik dan manual. Itu rem drum ganda dan perakitan speedometer / lampu terintegrasi tanpa tachometer.

Konfigurasi mesin 360°, yang berarti bahwa kedua piston naik-turun bersama-sama dan memiliki titik pembakaran yang sangat halus.

Menghasilkan tenaga sebesar 20 bhp (15 kW), ini adalah versi beefier dari CD175 tetapi dengan karburator ganda dan konfigurasi cam baru. Top speed ditingkatkan menjadi 85 mph (136km / h) dengan akselerasi yang lebih baik dibandingkan dari Honda CD175 yakni 80 mph (128 km / jam). Kinerja mesin yang lebih baik ini disebabkan oleh konfigurasi klep-out mesin yang langkahnya lebih pendek.

Honda CB175 Variants

1969 CB175 K0 - K3

The early model CB175 K0 - K3 was sold in 1969. It came in one of two colors: Candy Blue with White and Candy Orange with White. The fuel tank was two-tone with black rubber pads. The "HONDA" tank emblem was on the white section. The battery cover was white, the "175" emblem was white, and the base color (blue or orange). The seat surface was not pleated. The electrical system was 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc parallel twin OHC connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial numbers started at CB175-4000001.

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Photo via hondatwins.net

1970 CB175 K4

The Honda CB175 K4 was sold in 1970 and came in one of three colors: Candy Blue Green with White, Candy Gold with White, or Candy Ruby Red with White. The fuel tank was two-tone with a black "HONDA" emblem. The "175" emblem was black with a white base. The electrical system was 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc parallel twin OHC connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial numbers started at CB175-5000001.

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In 1972, the CB175 got a facelift with the code K6 and came in two available colors: Light Ruby Red or Candy Gold. The fuel tank lines were black with a white "HONDA" emblem. The side cover wing emblem had a red triangle base. The "175" cover emblem was black with white lettering. The headlight was black. The electrical system was 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc parallel twin OHC connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial numbers started at CB175-7000001.

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1973 CB175 K7

The final variant was the Honda CB175 K7 sold in 1973 and available in two colors: Hawaiian Blue Metallic or Candy Orange. The fuel tank lines were white and black with a white "HONDA" emblem. The side cover wing emblem had a red triangle base. The "175" cover emblem was white with black lettering, and the headlight was black. There were chrome grab bars behind the seat. The instrumentation was angled towards the rider. The electrical system was 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc parallel twin OHC connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial numbers started at CB175-8000001.