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Honda Cb550

Honda Cb550

The Honda Cb550 has a top speed of 175 km/h, produces 50 hp and weighs 208 kg. Motoryk rates it 7.8/10.

本田 CB550 于 1974 年推出,是介于 CB500 和 CB750 之间的中间车型,配备风冷直列四缸发动机。它一直生产到1978年,因其流畅的动力输送、可靠性和均衡的操控性而广受好评,使其成为通勤和运动骑行的热门选择。CB550 被认为是本田标志性的 CB 系列的经典之作,至今仍是老式摩托车爱好者和咖啡馆赛车制造商的最爱。

50 hp

权力

44 Nm

扭矩

208 kg

重量

175 km/h

最高速度

5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)

燃料

裸体

身体

🔧 Service Schedule & Parts

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CB550 Four (SOHC Air-Cooled Inline-Four)
Service item Every Typical cost Parts
🛢️ Engine oil + oil filter 3,000 km / 2,000 mi or 6 mo $20-40 🛢️ Buy →   ⚙️ Buy →
🌬️ Air filter 6,000 km / 3,500 mi — 🌬️ Buy →
⚡ Spark plugs 6,000 km / 3,500 mi — ⚡ Buy →
🔧 Valve clearance check 12,000 km / 7,500 mi $150-300
🔗 Chain & sprockets 20000-30000 km (replace) $80-150 🔗 Buy →
🛑 Brake pads 10000-20000 km $20-50 🛑 Buy →
💧 Brake fluid 12,000 km / 7,500 mi or 2 yr —
🛞 Tires 10000-20000 km $150-300 🛞 Buy →
🔩 Major service 12,000 km / 7,500 mi $200-500
💰 Annual upkeep ~$300-700 🔩 Reliability 7/10 Classic 1970s SOHC four-cylinder requiring regular points and carb maintenance; robust engine but ageing electrics and rubber seals need close attention.

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Bulletproof Engine Legacy

The CB550's inline-four SOHC engine is legendary for longevity, often running well past 50,000 miles with basic maintenance. Regular oil changes and valve adjustments are the key to keeping it alive indefinitely.

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Watch the Carburetors

The four carburetors are the most common headache — they sync poorly after years of neglect and are prone to gumming from old fuel. Budget time and money for a full carb clean and sync before trusting the bike.

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Strong Cafe Racer Demand

The CB550 holds excellent resale value due to its massive popularity in the cafe racer and custom build scene. Clean, original examples can fetch $3,000–$5,500+, and that demand keeps rising as good survivors become scarcer.

按年份划分的世代和规格

1974–1976 Gen 1

原装 CB550 推出时配备 544cc SOHC 直列四缸发动机、四个化油器、前盘式制动器、后鼓式制动器。

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8.2/10

"本田被遗忘的中间孩子在悄悄地比兄弟姐妹更胜一筹。"

CB550 处于一个奇怪的最佳位置 —— 比巅峰的 CB500 Four 更易于操作,不如 CB750 那么吓人,说实话,在真实的道路上比任何一辆都更有趣。这辆544cc的直列四缸从3,000转/分的转速干净利落,在6,000到8,000的步幅之间达到了真正的活力,而不仅仅是机械能力。四种碳水化合物意味着四组喷气机需要同步,如果自行车在冬天停留,则有四组浮标泄漏,因此在每个骑行季节之前,都要花点时间来解决化油问题。前盘是本田在其他地方安装的鼓的真正升级,尽管按照现代标准,杠杆的感觉是木制的——它可以让自行车停下来,只是没有任何特别的信心。

优点

+强劲的线性中音功率传输
+自发布之日起就标配前盘
+比 CB750 更轻,更容易冲动
+坚固耐用的 SOHC 发动机,零件仍可用

缺点

−四种碳水化合物需要持续同步
−鼓式后制动器感觉不够用力
−超过 7,500 rpm 的振动会使双手麻木
最适合: 经验丰富的车手想要真正的复古运动 跳过 if: 你讨厌周末维修化油器
1975–1977 CB550F Super Sport

以运动为重点的变体,具有四合一排气系统、扁平车把、独特的运动风格、共享的机械底座。

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8.2/10

"本田被遗忘的运动摩托车实际上兑现了承诺。"

四合一的排气系统是这台机器的全部个性——7,000 rpm 时那张清脆的音符确实让人上瘾,而且当你心情愉快时,它的拉力足够大,足以让很多现代通勤者感到尴尬。CB550K 巡回赛弯道上的扁杠改变了整个谈话:你向前倾斜,手腕上有重量,突然间底盘感觉更紧、更尖了,就像本田终于承认了他们在建造什么一样。它的重量为 209 千克,按照现代标准来看并不轻,但重量很低,一旦你信任它,它就会充满信心地穿过弯道。真正的弱点是炎热——在夏季交通缓慢的情况下,中间的两个气缸会煮熟你的右膝盖,每个季节的碳水化合物同步都需要注意,否则你会在低油门处追一个绊脚石,这会让你悄悄地发疯了。

优点

+四合一排气听起来很棒
+运动型几何结构实际上改善了操控性
+发动机流畅而且令人惊讶的转速愉快
+周期可靠性仍然保持良好

缺点

−在交通中右腿浸热
−碳水化合物同步是一项持续的维护工作
−现在零件采购越来越困难
最适合: 咖啡馆赛车爱好者重视机械真实性 跳过 if: 你讨厌定期维护化油器
1977–1978 Gen 2

CB550K 更新了造型,改进了仪表,对发动机进行了细微改进,在某些市场上增加了双后盘式制动器。

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7.8/10

"本田被忽视的主力军,它悄悄地胜过了更耀眼的竞争对手。"

550 的转速从大约 3,500 rpm 的转速干净利落,在高速公路行驶时感觉非常放松——它并不是想成为一辆运动型摩托车,这种诚实是它最大的优势。经过修订的仪器是一次小规模但值得欢迎的升级,与旧的500相比,该发动机的平稳度尽管微妙但还是显而易见的,长时间运行时杠上的振动嗡嗡声也较小。令我感到沮丧的是重量:说实话,重量为209千克,但是在缓慢的停车场操作中表现出来,而在某些市场中增加的双后盘可以解决一个并不存在的问题——后制动器感觉是木制的,前刹车在很大程度上仍然是更好的制动器。这不是一辆能让你兴奋的自行车,但经过两年的日常骑行,它赢得了一种勉强的尊重。

优点

+流畅、可操控的中档动力
+与 CB500 相比振动有所改善
+防弹的长期可靠性
+舒适的全天骑行姿势
+今天仍然可以轻松采购零件

缺点

−低速时又笨拙
−后盘有木制感觉,平淡无奇
−造型更新感觉三心二意
−没有真正的性能飞跃
最适合: 看重寿命的可靠日常通勤者 跳过 if: 你想要精彩的峡谷表演
1983–1985 CB550SC Nighthawk

带有轴驱动装置的复兴铭牌、更新的巡洋舰造型、改进的悬架、现代化的电子套件。

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7.2/10

"平稳、轴驱动的通勤车,用兴奋换取可靠性。"

我在 CB550SC Nighthawk 上行驶了 11,000 英里,它从来没有让我陷入困境 —— 这非常重要。轴传动是这里的决定性人格特质:零维护链条,但是当你用力开油门驶出缓慢的弯道时,你会感觉到典型的传动系统会滑动,而且与过去十年链条驱动的550年代相比,它明显削弱了乐趣因素。直列四缸的转速从大约3500转/分上升到8,000匹很干净,但说实话,按照1983年的标准,在50匹马的转速下,它的年龄已经超过了日本的550转——来自同一家工厂的600匹已经超过了日本的550马了。人体工程学是无声的胜利:770毫米的座椅高度和中立的骑行姿势让我每天行驶200英里,不会像一个破碎的人一样爬下去,而修改后的悬架以真正的能力吸收城市垃圾。

优点

+轴传动:零维护压力
+平稳、可预测的电力输送
+舒适的全天候人体工程学设计
+防弹本田可靠性记录
+宽恕低速的举止

缺点

−竖井倾斜废墟角落出口
−1983 年的实力令人难以置信
−重型 209 千克,适合排量
−平淡、令人难忘的造型选择
最适合: 想要轻松实现日常可靠性的通勤者 跳过 if: 你渴望峡谷雕刻表演

二手买家评论

7.8/10
最适合
Patient riders who enjoy basic wrenching themselves

"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."

$2,500-$6,500 used

The CB550 is one of those bikes that earns your respect quietly. Honda built these things like appliances — not glamorous, just relentlessly functional. The parallel four sounds crisp when healthy, pulls cleanly through the midrange, and handles with that neutral, confidence-inspiring geometry Honda nailed in the mid-70s. Find a good one and it'll reward you generously. Here's the reality of buying used though: carbs are always the first conversation. Four carbs means four chances for gummed jets, cracked diaphragms, and sync nightmares from years of neglect. Budget $200-400 for a proper carb rebuild regardless of what the seller claims. Check the cam chain for rattle on cold starts — that's expensive if ignored. Points ignition on pre-78 bikes needs attention too; swap to electronic if it hasn't been done. Rust in the tank is common on neglected examples, and finding straight bodywork gets harder every year as prices climb. Honest truth: a sorted CB550 is genuinely brilliant. An unsorted one becomes a money pit disguised as a bargain.

优点
缺点
跳过 if: You want plug-and-play reliability from day one

Variants of the Honda Cb550

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Curated picks for the Honda Cb550 — owned, ridden, recommended.

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常见问题

🔥 1 CRITICAL
⚠️Carburetor gumming from ethanol fuel sitting MODERATE

Rough idle, stumbling, difficulty starting cold

Fix cost: $80-$200
🔥Charging system failure, worn brushes or stator SERIOUS

Battery dies, dim lights, voltage under 13V running

Fix cost: $100-$300
⚠️Cam chain tensioner wear, engine rattle MODERATE

Metallic rattling on startup or at idle

Fix cost: $50-$150
⚠️Rusty or leaking fuel tank MODERATE

Inspect inside tank with flashlight for rust flakes

Fix cost: $50-$250

✅购买前清单

☐Start cold, listen for unusual noises
☐Check all four cylinders fire evenly
☐Verify charging voltage with multimeter
☐Look for oil leaks around cam cover

Solid classic, easy to maintain with basic skills

Full Specifications

Engine Power 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed 175 km/h
Weight 208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel Consumption 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Type Classic
Fairing No Fairing (Naked)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are common problems with the Honda Cb550? +

Carburetor gumming from ethanol fuel sitting: Rough idle, stumbling, difficulty starting cold (moderate) | Charging system failure, worn brushes or stator: Battery dies, dim lights, voltage under 13V running (serious) | Cam chain tensioner wear, engine rattle: Metallic rattling on startup or at idle (moderate)

Is the Honda Cb550 a good motorcycle? +

A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters. Rating: 7.8/10. Best for: Patient riders who enjoy basic wrenching themselves. Avoid if: You want plug-and-play reliability from day one.

What is the horsepower of the Honda Cb550? +

The Honda Cb550 produces 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm, with 44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm of torque. Top speed: 175 km/h.

Is the Honda Cb550 good for beginners? +

Yes — the Honda Cb550 is a reasonable choice for new riders (50 hp is manageable), weighing 208 kg. Patient riders who enjoy basic wrenching themselves

Is the Honda Cb550 reliable? +

Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Honda Cb550, notably: Charging system failure, worn brushes or stator (Battery dies, dim lights, voltage under 13V running). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Honda Cb550 good for daily use? +

Patient riders who enjoy basic wrenching themselves Fuel: 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average).

How fast is the Honda Cb550? +

The Honda Cb550 reaches a top speed of 175 km/h, producing 50 hp at 208 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.

What gear should I buy for a Honda Cb550? +

Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Honda Cb550, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads — see motoryk.com/bikes/honda/cb550/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.