CB 175

shwartzbewith... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Does anyone know of a good link I can find on the different models and options that were available for the CB175 through the 80's? I guess I'm just looking for a history writeup or other good tech info on the net.
I'm getting one real cheap and want to find out as much as I can about it.

TorontoBoy · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Karma :

https://100megsfree4.com/honda/

You must mean the '70s, not the '80s. Do a Google search for more info.

https://www.jrbranson.com/HondaRacer/CB175/CB175-FramesPage.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CB175

shwartzbewith... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

I think I've found why I was assuming it was mid 80's. I thought (assumed) because of the size of the bike and engine that it was a CB175 BUT it had more rounded (curved) handlebars and a lower seating position that all the 70's CB175's that I've seen. So I just figured it was a newer CB175. However, I think I've found it on the first site you gave me (I don't have the bike currently, it's in a friends workshop and I didn't get a really good look). I'm pretty sure it's a '78-'79 Twinstar CM 185T.
Here's the pic the site had:

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/shwartz/b1ce377a.jpg

TorontoBoy · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Karma :

It could also be a Honda CMX250, the Rebel. The Rebels started in '84 and look very similar, with their buckhorn handlebars.

https://100megsfree4.com/honda/h0200/cm250c-84.jpg

Either way, both bikes are pretty cool.

shwartzbewith... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

Could be, but I'm pretty sure the previous owner said the engine wasn't that big. He thought it was a 180, so I'm guessing it's the 185. I will know better this weekend. I'm going to the area so I'll stop to take a better look at it.