Here is a table giving a quick comparison between a number of popular Honda verticle twins from the 1970s. If you happen to have any of the info I am missing, or info on additional bikes please let me know and I will add it in.
. | Honda CB500 | Honda CB450 | Honda CB350 | Honda CB200 | Honda CB175 | Honda CB160 |
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Dimensions | ||||||
Overall Length (in/mm) | 84.3 / 2140 | 82.7 / 2100 | ? | 76.18 / 1935 | 77.8 / 1975 | 76.5 / 1974 |
Overall Width (in/mm) | 32.9 / 836 | 31.3 / 800 | ? | 28.34 / 720 | 29.31 / 745 | 29.31 / 745 |
Overall Height (in/mm) | 44.7 / 1135 | 44.9 / 1100 | ? | 41.73 / 1060 | 40.0 / 1015 | 39 / 990 |
Wheel Base (in/mm) | 55.5 / 1410 | 54.3 / 1300 | ? | 50.78 / 1290 | 50.2 / 1275 | 50.25 / 1277 |
Weight (lbs/kg) | 425 / 193 | 430 / 195 | ? | 291 / 132 | 299.9 / 136 | 280 / 127 |
Engine | ||||||
Bore x Stroke | 70mm x 64.8mm | 70mm x 57.8mm | 66mm x 50.6mm | 55.5mm x 41mm | 52mm x 41mm | 50mm x 41mm |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9:1 | ? | 9:1 | 9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Horsepower (bhp) | ? | 45 @ 9,000 | ? | 17 @ 9,000 | 20 @ 10,500 | 16.5 @ 10,000 |