CB/CL350K (68-73)

The Honda CB350 was a 325cc twin-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle produced between 1968 and 1973. Its reliable motor, coupled with dual Keihin carburetors proved to be a popular design, becoming the highest selling motorcycle in American history, with 300,000units sold. The machine evolved cosmetically over the course of its production life with incremental engineering improvements to the suspension and brakes. Like its predecessor, the Honda CB77 Superhawk, the CB350 was also offered in scrambler form, as the CL350, with high-mounted exhausts, and as the SL350, with upswept exhausts and off-road styling. The four cylinder CB350F, a completely different model, was introduced in 1972 and the Honda CB360 twin became a short-lived replacement for the 350 twin in 1974. The CB 350's reliability, respectable power and handling ensured its popularity and induction into the Cafe Racer cult hall of fame. Combine that with its light weight framework and the availability of parts and you've got the basis of a fantastic Cafe creation.