1974 Honda CB550 Four review from United States of America
"Excellent and cannot break it!"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing other than replaced the ORIGINAL battery that came with it when I bought it this year 2009.
This motorcycle is fast for a 550. It will run with most newer bikes of a much larger size.
General comments?
This motorcycle had sat in a garage for 19 years, when I spotted it after doing some welding work for the original owner. It had a old Vetter fairing and floor boards on it, but he gave,me all the original foot pegs and shifter for a $350.00 debt on the welding work.
I have cleaned the carbs and rode it trouble free for the entire summer, what a blast from the past.
It gets attention everywhere I go. Typical response: "My Dad had one or I wish I never sold mine". Very cool indeed.
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| I will never sell this bike because I love it! |
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| The best motorcycle I ever owned. Not the most powerful, but the best |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21500 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2009 |