1975 Honda CB550F SUPER SPORT
Current bid $2,750
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| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Model | CB550F SUPER SPORT |
| Series | Sportbike |
| VIN | CB550F-2001861 |
| Mileage | 18,076 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | SUNRISE ORANGE |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Seller | kaplancycles |
| Listed by | eBay |
| Location | Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut |
| Notes | AUCTION |
About this bike
For sale on eBay: a 1975 Honda CB550F SUPER SPORT (Sportbike), SUNRISE ORANGE, in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Current bid $2,750 on eBay.
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Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1975; Make: Honda; Model: CB550F SUPER SPORT; Mileage: 18,076 miles; Engine: 550 cc; Type: Sportbike; Color: SUNRISE ORANGE. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1975 HONDA CB550 FOUR SUPER SPORT GORGEOUS & RARE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR STUNNING SUNRISE ORANGE & CHROME CLASSIC VINTAGE INLINE-FOUR ONLY 18,076 MILES – GOOD RESTORATION PROJECT DOES NOT RUN / SOLD AS IS SOLD ON BILL OF SALE / NO TITLE /ASK ABOUT OUR TITLE PROGRAM CLASSIC HONDA CB550 FOUR! BEAUTIFUL ORANGE FINISH! ORIGINAL COMPONENTS! EXCELLENT WINTER RESTORATION PROJECT! Up for sale at Kaplan Cycles / New England Motorcycle Museum is this beautiful 1975 Honda CB550 Four , a highly desirable vintage Japanese four-cylinder motorcycle finished in a stunning orange color. This classic Honda comes from Mike's private estate collection of 23 vintage motorcycles , which we recently acquired, including seven classic Hondas. This CB550 is one of the standout machines from the collection, retaining an impressive amount of its original equipment and showing just 18,076 miles on the odometer . The Honda CB550 Four has developed a loyal following among collectors, restorers, and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts. With its smooth inline-four engine, classic 1970s styling, and more manageable size compared to its big brother, the CB750 Four, the CB550 represents one of Honda's most enjoyable and iconic vintage motorcycles. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive, substantially original CB550 Four survivor that is ready for someone to bring it back to life! ORIGINALITY & CONDITION One of the most appealing features of this motorcycle is how complete and original it appears to be. The bike retains many of its original factory components, including: Beautiful orange fuel tank (NOT 100% SURE IF PAINT IS ORIGINAL BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS) Original front and rear turn signals Original handlebars and controls Original factory saddle Original side covers Period four-into-one exhaust system Original factory rear shocks Original switch housings and handlebar mounting hardware Original gauges and instrumentation The motorcycle shows 18,076 miles , and the instrument faces appear crisp, clear, and well-preserved. The handlebar switch housings are intact, and the mounting bolts and hardware are in good condition. The original shocks and turn signals also present nicely. The fuel tank is particularly noteworthy, with an interior that appears exceptionally clean for a motorcycle of this vintage. Based on our inspection, there are no obvious signs of major crash damage, and the motorcycle presents as a clean, substantially original survivor. Finding a 50-plus-year-old Honda Four with this much original equipment still intact is becoming increasingly difficult. Many of these motorcycles were extensively modified, neglected, parted out, or ridden into the ground decades ago. This one has survived and deserves to be preserved! MECHANICAL CONDITION – PROJECT MOTORCYCLE IMPORTANT: THIS MOTORCYCLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS, AS A NON-RUNNING RESTORATION PROJECT. The motorcycle has not been serviced or prepared for road use by our shop. The following items are known to require attention: Carburetors will need to be inspected, cleaned, and likely rebuilt. Carburetor intake boots are missing and will need to be replaced. Ignition key is missing. Ignition lock/key assembly will need attention or replacement as necessary. The complete fuel system should be inspected and serviced. All normal recommissioning procedures should be completed before attempting to ride the motorcycle. The previous owner had removed the carburetor boots, and we believe he may have intended to rebuild or service the carburetors before his passing. Unfortunately, that work was never completed. Replacement ignition components, carburetor parts, and other service items are available through various vintage Honda parts suppliers. The engine has not been represented as running, and no guarantees are made regarding its internal mechanical condition. This is a restoration project, not a ready-to-ride motorcycle. THE LEGENDARY HONDA CB550 FOUR The Honda CB550 Four was one of the finest middleweight motorcycles of the 1970s. Developed from the earlier CB500 Four, the CB550 offered additional displacement, improved performance, and the legendary smoothness of Honda's inline-four engine. Factory Model Specifications: Year: 1975 Manufacturer: Honda Model: CB550 Four Engine: 544cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder Configuration: Four-stroke, SOHC, eight-valve Carburetion: Four individual carburetors Transmission: 5-speed manual Starting System: Electric start and kickstarter Front Brake: Hydraulic disc Rear Brake: Mechanical drum Final Drive: Chain Odometer Reading: 18,076 miles Color: Orange The CB550 delivered the signature sound, sophistication, and smooth power delivery of Honda's legendary Four series in a slightly smaller and more maneuverable package than the CB750. Its relatively lightweight chassis and responsive engine made it popular with riders who wanted the performance and prestige of a four-cylinder motorcycle without the additional size and weight of a 750. Today, these motorcycles are particularly popular with vintage Japanese motorcycle collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and cafe racer builders. Although the CB550 platform has become popular for custom builds, finding a complete original-style survivor like this one makes preservation or a sympathetic restoration especially appealing. PART OF A 23-MOTORCYCLE PRIVATE COLLECTION This CB550 was acquired from Mike's estate as part of an impressive collection of 23 classic motorcycles, including seven Hondas. Other motorcycles from this collection include: Honda CB750 Four Honda CB500 Twin Two Honda CB350 Twins Honda MR250 Elsinore Vintage Honda 50cc motorcycle These motorcycles represent a fantastic cross-section of Honda's golden era. We currently have approximately 260 motorcycles in inventory , with numerous additional collections arriving. Due to the volume of motorcycles awaiting
What the photos show
- Orange tank and side covers badged 550 Four, photographed outdoors complete and upright on its center stand.
- Paint is bright and glossy with no dent or scrape damage visible in the frames viewed.
- Four-cylinder engine and chrome four-into-one exhaust look clean, with light tarnish on the alloy cases.
- Spoked wheels with a front disc and rear drum; tires hold shape with deep tread in the close-ups.
- Cockpit shows twin green-face gauges; the odometer reads 18,076 in the close-up frame.
- Black stepped seat is intact with no tears visible; the VIN plate in the photos reads 1976 model, so confirm year and title match before bidding.
- Cannot judge cold start, running, charging, or fork seals from still photos.
Money: $2,750 buys a complete, tidy-looking CB550 Four in the desirable orange; verify the 1975 title against the 1976-model VIN plate, plus cold start and carb sync, before bidding.
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