Honda CL360
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The Honda CL360 was a twin cylinder four-stroke "Scrambler" style motorcycle produced from 1974-1976. It was the successor to the CL350.
The CL360 is very similar to the CB360 the most notable difference being the high exhaust pipes that many consider very desirable.
Following in the footsteps of the successful CL350 Twin, the CL360 of 1974 was a new motorcycle. The 360 engine was tuned for broad range torque, and ran through a six speed gearbox.
The model had a short manufacturing life from 1974–76 and did not gain market success despite improvements in some areas . The poor acceptance resulted from several factors including:
Power: 34 hp @ 9000 rpm
Bore & Stroke: 67 mm x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel capacity: 2.9 gal (11.0 liters)
Dry Weight: 392 lbs (178 kg)
Front Tire: 3.00-18
Rear Tire: 3.5-18
Top Speed 102 MPH (164 km/h)
The CL360 is very similar to the CB360 the most notable difference being the high exhaust pipes that many consider very desirable.
Following in the footsteps of the successful CL350 Twin, the CL360 of 1974 was a new motorcycle. The 360 engine was tuned for broad range torque, and ran through a six speed gearbox.
The model had a short manufacturing life from 1974–76 and did not gain market success despite improvements in some areas . The poor acceptance resulted from several factors including:
- early faults with cam shafts
- handling that many considered poor compared with the CB350 Twin
- inferior performance and economy compared to its predecessor
- lower performance than competitors' two stroke models of similar capacity, notably Yamaha RD350Yamaha RD350The RD350 was a motorcycle produced by Yamaha. It evolved from the piston port , front drum-braked, 5 speed Yamaha 350 cc "R5"....
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Specifications
Displacement: 356 ccPower: 34 hp @ 9000 rpm
Bore & Stroke: 67 mm x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel capacity: 2.9 gal (11.0 liters)
Dry Weight: 392 lbs (178 kg)
Front Tire: 3.00-18
Rear Tire: 3.5-18
Top Speed 102 MPH (164 km/h)