Honda CL360

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Honda CL360
Honda CL360 - Flickr - mick - Lumix.jpg
ManufacturerHonda
Production1974–1976
PredecessorHonda CL350
ClassScrambler
Engine356 cc (21.7 cu in) OHC air-cooled parallel twin
Bore / stroke67 mm × 50.6 mm (2.64 in × 1.99 in)
Compression ratio9.3:1
Ignition typepoints
Transmission6-speed chain drive manual
SuspensionFront: telescoping fork
Rear: swingarm
BrakesFront: drum
Rear: drum
TiresFront: 3.00 in × 18 in (76 mm × 457 mm)
Rear: 3.50 in × 18 in (89 mm × 457 mm)
Wheelbase53 in (1,300 mm)
DimensionsL: 80.3 in (2,040 mm)
W: 32.3 in (820 mm)
H: 44.3 in (1,130 mm)
Seat height31.9 in (810 mm)
Fuel capacity2.4 US gal (9.1 l; 2.0 imp gal)
Oil capacity2 US qt (1,900 ml)

The Honda CL360 was a twin cylinder four-stroke scrambler motorcycle produced from 1974 to 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. Other differences were a higher rear fender than the CB360, as well as braced motocross-style handlebars.

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[citation needed]
  • Handling that many considered poor compared with the CB350[citation needed]
  • Inferior performance and economy compared to its predecessor
  • Lower performance than comparable two stroke models of similar capacity, notably Yamaha RD350


Retrieved from ""