Is the Honda CB550 the perfect cafe racer?

The Honda CB550 is perhaps the perfect cafe racer candidate. The bike packs a strong punch from its gutsy middleweight inline four, and the handling is lightning-quick and crisp. Donor bikes have become more expensive in recent years, but there is a large aftermarket to help the garage or shed builder in need of parts or expertise.

What kind of engine does a Honda CB550 have?

Built from 1974 to 1978, the Honda CB550 was the company’s middleweight four, featuring an 8-valve engine that […] Honda CB550 “MD01” by MOTODesign – Nine Years of Vision: Barn-Built CB550 cafe racer from New York…

What kind of bike is the mono shock CB550?

Mono-Shock CB550 Cafe Racer by Alchemy Motorcycles-Today we’re thrilled to present this 1978 Honda CB550K built by Michel Valle of Alchemy Motorcycles, located in San Diego, CA. We found this bike on Instagram (@alchemymotorcycles), and it jumped out at us.

What is the best platform for a cafe racer build?

Honda’s four-cylinder middleweight, the CB550, is one of our favorite platforms for a cafe racer build. While the air-cooled SOHC engine doesn’t have […]

How much does a Honda CB550 cost?

$104.95 Honda 71-78 CB500K 74-78 CB550 Rectifier/Regulator $126.95 Honda 74-78 CB550 69-78 CB750 Rectifier $91.95 Honda 83 CB550SC Nighthawk Reg/Rec $104.95 Sold Out

What is the difference between a CB550 and CB750?

The CB550F was the largest factory boring of the smaller block, air-cooled, 4 cylinder, single o The CB550 is considered to be the smaller cousin to Honda’s CB750.

How much does it cost to install a CB550K switch?

Honda 74-75 CB550K Wiring Harness $113.95 Honda 75-77 CB550F Wiring Harness $113.95 Honda 74-76 CB550K FR Brake Switch Sub Harness $9.95 Honda 77 CB550F 77-78 CB750K Horn Sub Harness $8.95 Honda 77-78 CB550K RH Side Bar Switch Assembly $80.95 Honda 74-77 CB550F/K Left Side Bar Switch Assembly $80.95 Honda 77-78 CB550K/750K LH Bar Switch Assembly