Honda CA175 information

The Honda CA175 was introduced by Honda in 1967 for the north American market, and was almost identical to the CD175 launched at the same time into the European markets. The main difference been the inclusion for the USA model of an electric start and different colour options.
The single carburettor engine was actually a little scorcher, the inclined twin been considerably faster then the later K3 models with upright engines. Power was claimed at 15bhp, but the mid range torque made them feel more powerful.
Colour options of this the USA model were black, candy red, and candy blue. The traditional chrome tank side panels and rubber knee grips were used, and the tank badge stated ‘Honda 175’. Deep valance mudguards and an enclosed made these a popular commuting machine both in the USA and Europe, especially with enough performance for highway use, being able to hold 70mph when required.

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