Honda Cbx 550 vs Honda Cb550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbx 550 vs Honda Cb550. Honda Cbx 550: 50 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb550: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbx 550
Honda Cb550
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
208 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbx 550
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic if you find an honest, well-kept example."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful inline-four engine
+Reliable when properly maintained
+Surprisingly good parts availability
Cons
−Carburetor synchronization nightmare
−Brittle aging wiring harnesses
−Cam chain tensioner failures common
Honda Cb550
7.8/10
"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Parts still widely available
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Four carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain rattle gets expensive
−Good examples increasingly overpriced
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