Advantages: budget classic Disadvantages: some parts very hard to find
...K4 models had the word Honda on the engine rotor cover, raised lettering in a sunken black box. The K3 had the word Honda in sunken lettering. The K4 has cotter pins on the axle nuts and the swing arm nut, but not the K3. Also the airbox is different. The K4 had the intake snorkel built into the plastic box. The K3 had the snorkel built into the metal filter. If you put a K4 filter into a K3 box there is no way for air to get into the engine.
The ... ...the common models
HONDA CD175
A good commuter hack, has to be thrashed to keep up with today's traffic, but tough engines cope with a thrashing well. Camchains have been known to snap at high mileage, electrics are prone to burning out and suspension is weak. Also prone to rust inside the frame.
1967-69, 174cc OHC twin,
17hp, 80mph, 55mpg, 280lbs
HONDA CD175K
Strange style was dated when this bike was new, but now seems to be back in fashion ...
thundersmurf 16.11.2005 (17.11.2005)
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