Description
Honda was an early pioneer of the inline-four-cylinder motorcycle engine. It wasn't the first manufacturer to try it, but it was certainly the first to make it work on any great scale, using lightweight transverse-mounted SOHC and DOHC units that were far more advanced than anything British companies were building at the time.
Here we have a CB 550 Four K - an iconic '70s machine in very good and highly original condition. We're informed that the bike has undergone a recent comprehensive overhaul.
UK market example
Five former registered keepers
Exempt from MOT and road tax
33, 939 miles
Evocative period livery retained and in very smart condition
The bike exhibits a gentle patina in places, as befits its age
All paint and chrome finishes look to be in very good order overall
Minimal wear apparent to the switchgear, seat upholstery and controls
Original instrumentation remains clearly legible
Requires re commissioning
544cc air-cooled SOHC inline-four
Five-speed manual gearbox
50bhp and 109mph top speed reported in period
Period quad exhausts system retained
Please note: These motorcycles are being sold from a private collection by a private seller, not a dealer. Car & Classic have listed them under a ‘dealer’ profile on Car & Classic website purely due to the number of vehicles offered.
As a private sale, consumer legislation applicable to dealer sales does not apply. All motorcycles are sold as seen, with no warranty given or implied.
