Honda CB175 1970-1973

1970-1973 Honda Super Sports CB175 Specs, Features, Price & Pictures Collection

Honda CB175 1970
Honda CB175 picture. model year 1970

Honda CB175 is a mid-class super sports bike made by Honda from 1969 to 1973, equipped with four-stroke 174 cc (10.6 cu in), straight-twin engine with a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder, dual slide-valve carburetors, and dual exhausts.. With the lightness and agility of the 125cc class, the high power and high speed of a heavyweight class, making it a completely new grade of supersport that can be driven on highways. It was also equipped with a five-speed gearbox, 12-volt electrics, kick and electric start, front and rear drum brakes, turn signals, speedometer.

Honda CB175
1970 Honda CB175 classic photo. Color: Blue

Here you can see the HONDA CB175 model, motorcycle catalog, specification table, and detailed spec information from the history by year and model. HONDA CB175 is a motorcycle comprehensive site where you can find impression articles, reviews by actual owners, maintenance information, used and new vehicle prices, purchase market prices, etc.

Honda CB175 K3
Photo of Honda CB175 K-3 engine in good looking condition..

With the development of the highway network, Honda have set up a completely new 175cc engine displacement that is safe to drive and has high performance on the highway

Main Features of Honda CB175 and CL175

  • 1) High-speed national roads are also passable.
  • 2) Ample performance approaching that of the 250cc class.
  • 3) Full safety measures such as large headlights, brake lights that light even when braking the front wheels, and side reflectors.

1970 Honda CB175 - A lightweight sports car that can be used on highways!

This is a completely new grade of supersport that combines the lightness and agility of the 125cc class with the power and speed of a heavyweight class. The engine delivers stable performance with its high-output design, the frame boasts lightness and rigidity that boasts excellent handling stability, numerous safety measures such as large headlights, and bright and vivid coloring. It is a new roadster that has been proven overseas, mainly in the United States.

A 4-stroke upright engine that boasts overwhelming power

The 174cc OHC engine with an 8° forward tilt, parallel 2-cylinder, has a maximum output of 20 horsepower and a maximum speed of 135km/h. A twin carburetor with a special elliptical venturi section provides excellent response from low speed to high speed. The cylinder and cylinder head made of aluminum alloy demonstrate high output due to the improvement of the intake and exhaust system, and it does not flinch at continuous high-speed operation. The mission that draws out its high performance is a 5-stage return type full-fledged sports specification. The starting method is a combination of cell and kick.

Strong frame, sleek style

The frame, which further emphasizes the sense of speed, adopts a lightweight and highly rigid semi-double cradle type that uses steel plates and pipes. Combined with the luxurious suspension and new pattern tires suitable for high-speed touring, it exhibits excellent maneuverability. The muffler symbolizes a sporty megaphone type, fresh body color, and a sports car that runs dynamically on the highway.

Numerous safety measures for safe high-speed driving

Uses a large headlight with a diameter of 150 mm. The side reflectors attached to the left and right of the bracket make it even easier to check from the side. The tail light, which lights up when braking on either front or rear wheel, is bright and large. It is a safe design suitable for the high-speed era, such as 2-leading front brakes that demonstrate powerful braking ability, and a separate type speedometer and tachometer.

Street scrambler that runs from highways to rough roads
Honda CL175 debut!

From highway sprints to wild wilderness scrambling, the 175cc is new to the Honda CL series. An engine that boasts tough performance and ample power approaching that of a 250cc engine, a lightweight, easy-to-handle semi-double cradle frame that is highly rigid and sturdy, and an excellent suspension. It offers excellent maneuverability on rough terrain.

4-cycle OHC engine with high output design

The 174cc engine with 8° forward tilt and in-line 2-cylinder delivers high performance with maximum output of 19 horsepower, maximum torque of 1.5 kg-m, maximum speed of 130 km/h, and hill-climbing capability of 18°30′. Equipped with twin capretors, it is lightweight and compact, and the venturi part adopts a special elliptical shape, and the response at low and medium speeds is sharp. The constant-tooth gear transmission is a 5-speed return type that fully draws out the appropriate power that matches all road conditions. A stone guard is attached under the crankcase to protect the engine as well as the high ground clearance.

Ferocious plus gorgeous body style

The frame body is lightweight and highly rigid semi-double cradle type with excellent maneuverability. With a telescopic front and a swing arm and carbon type rear, it is an excellent suspension that absorbs shock well on any road. Wide and raised handlebars with reinforcing bars, high and short fenders, raised mufflers, double seats with block pattern tire tuck rolls for excellent grip, and more vivid and gorgeous body colors make this a new type of street scrambler that can run boldly on any road. has a completely new image.

Extremely safe for high-speed, city driving

Large headlights and other lights boast high illuminance. The layout of switches and levers is also easy to handle. Safety is extremely high with powerful and precise braking performance, large diameter tires that grip any road surface, and side reflectors.

1971 Honda CB175 Main Changes
With Heavier Style, Enhanced Safety Equipment and Reduced Noise

Extensive safety equipment

  • Helmet holder: Adopted after CB500, CB50, CB250/350 Senior, and CB125. Locked storage of rider and assistant helmets to encourage helmet wearing.
  • Speed ​​warning light: When the traveling speed exceeds 80km/h, a red lamp lights up to warn the rider of overspeeding.
  • Speedometer: A scale of 80km/h or more is displayed as a red zone, and together with a warning light, it doubles as a reminder to be careful when driving at high speeds.
  • Position indicator light: A yellow lamp is installed so that the presence of the vehicle can be easily confirmed, especially by oncoming vehicles, especially at dusk.

Noise Prevention

The internal structure of the air cleaner and silencer has been changed, resulting in an extremely quiet intake and exhaust sound of 70 phons (previous 76 phons) at steady speed.

Heavy body design

The exterior design of the fuel tank, seat, side covers, emblems, etc. has been completely redesigned to create a stately super sports car.

Honda CB175 Price

National standard cash price at that time was 169,000 yen.
Monthly production plan was 1,000 units.

The CB175 is a 175cc class sports car that can be driven on highways, and is equipped with various equipment for safe driving.

1970 Honda CB175 Specification

Honda offered an earlier version of the CB175 for the 1968 model year. This bike combined features from the 1965-1967 CB160 with the 1969 and later CB175. This motorbike has a 174 cc twin cylinder engine, dual carburetor, five-speed transmission, turn signal indicator, electric and manual starter. It had dual drum brakes and an integrated speedometer/light assembly without the tachometer.

The engine configuration is 360°, which means that the two pistons rise and fall together and have a very smooth firing point.

Producing 20 bhp (15 kW), it was a beefier version of the CD175 but with dual carburetors and a new cam configuration. Top speed was increased to 85 mph (136 km/h) with better acceleration than the Honda CD175's 80 mph (128 km/h). This better engine performance is due to the shorter engine valve-out configuration.

Type grade nameCB175
ModelCB175E
Year released1970
Release month7
Destination/specificationsDomestic model
Overall length (mm)1985
Width (mm)735
Total height (mm)1030
Wheelbase (mm)1275
Minimum ground clearance (mm)155
Vehicle weight (kg)135
Minimum turning radius (m)2.0
Ride capacity (persons)2
Motor type4-stroke
Number of cylinders2
Cylinder ArrayParallel (Serial)
Cooling methodAir cooling
Displacement (cc)174
Cam valve drive systemOHC (SOHC)
Inner diameter (cylinder bore) (mm)52
Piston stroke (mm)54
Compression ratio (:1)9
Max Power (PS)20
Max output speed (rpm)10000
Maximum torque (kgf・m)1.5
Max Torque Speed ​​(rpm)9000
Fuel supply systemCarburetor
Fuel tank capacity (L)9
Engine starting methodSelf-kick combination method
Equipped battery / model12N9-4B-1
Battery Capacity12V-9Ah
Engine lubrication methodWet sump method
Engine oil capacity*Total capacity (L)1.5
Clutch typeWet, multi-plate
Transmission typeReturn type, 5 speeds
Transmission and operation methodFoot shift
Primary reduction ratio3.700
Secondary reduction ratio2.375
Transmission ratio1st gear 2.769/2nd gear 1.881/3rd gear 1.450/4th gear 1.174/5th gear 1.000
Power Transmission SystemChain
Frame modelSemi-double cradle
Caster angle64°
Trail amount (mm)89
Brake type (front)Mechanical double leading
Brake type (rear)Mechanical leading trailing
Suspension system (front)Telescopic fork
Suspension system (rear)Swing arm type
Tire (Front)2.75-18
Tire (front) structure nameBias
Tire (front) ply rating4PR
Tire (front) typeTube tire
Tire (rear)3.00-18
Tire (rear) structure nameBias
Tire (rear) ply rating4PR
Tire (rear) typeTube tire
Wheel rim width (front)1.6
Wheel Rim Width (Rear)1.6
Standard specified tire pressure (at passenger capacity/front)1.80
Standard designated tire pressure (at passenger capacity/after)2.00
Headlight Rating (Hi)35W/25W
Tail light rating (braking/tail light)23W/7W
Honda Super Sports CB175 specs
Image of Honda Super Sports CB175 apearance 4-side views.

List of prices and release dates

Model nameNational standard cash price (yen)Release dateProduction plan (monthly production)
CB175164,000February 7 19704,500
CL175159,000
CD5066,0006,000
CD50M73,000
CD9079,000
CD90M86,000

(Production plans include exports)

Honda Super Sport (CB175) Parts and Accessories

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Honda CB175 History

The Honda CB175 was the standard motorcycle made by Honda from 1969 to 1973. Introduced in 1969 the CB175 was one of three '175' models available from Honda namely the CL Scrambler, CD Motorsport and CB Supersport. A clever marketing strategy from Honda allowed them to sell the same motorbike in three variants.

The 1970 Honda CB175 is a pretty solid platform motorcycle. The bike was fast and reliable, had a fairly low seat height, was light in weight and had excellent suspension and brakes for that time.

Honda CB175 Classic Motorcycle
Honda CB175 restoration. Body-colour: red.

Honda CB175 Variants

The initial model Honda CB175 K0–K3 was sold in 1969. It came in one of two colors: Candy Blue with White and Candy Orange with White. Two-tone shaped gas tank with black rubber pads. The “HONDA” tank emblem is on the white side. My cover is white, the “175” symbol is white and the base color (blue or orange). The seat surface is not folded. The electrical system is 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial number from CB175-4000001.

1970 Honda CB 175
1970 Honda CB175 photo in original good condition.
Classic bike restoration.

The final variant, the Honda CB175 K7, was sold in 1973 and was available in two colors: Hawaiian Blue Metallic or Candy Orange. The white and black fuel tank stripes have a white “HONDA” emblem. The side cover wing emblem has a red triangular base. The cover emblem “175” is white with black letters, the lampshade is black. There is a chrome clutch pipe behind the seat. Instrumentation is tilted toward the rider. The electrical system is 12 volts. The engine was a 174cc OHC parallel twin connected to a 5-speed transmission. Serial number from CB175-8000001.

The Honda CB175 was discontinued for 1974 and replaced by the CB200, a similar bike already in production.

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