1974 Honda CB350F

Honda followed its sensational CB750 of 1968 with a range of smaller fours, the first of which - the CB500F - appeared in 1971. The half-litre newcomer was just as well specified as its larger brother, boasting an overhead-cam engine, five-speed gearbox, electric starter and disc front brake. A 347cc version appeared the following year catering for riders who valued the refinement of a four yet wanted the lower running and insurance costs of a '350'. Apart from a reduced cylinder bore and detail changes to tyre sizes, gearing, silencers and the rear brake, the CB350F was almost identical to the '500'. At the time, the CB350F was the smallest capacity multi-cylinder motorcycle ever to enter volume production. Produced into 1974, the model was sold in Europe but never officially imported into the UK where the CB350 twin was the factory's preferred offering. The twin was lighter and cheaper to produce, but for many customers lacked the smoothness of its four-cylinder stablemate.

This CB350F was imported into the UK in 1998 and is believed to have spent time in Italy, as evidenced by the presence of a Moto Mike, Sesto Calende sticker on the chain guard. The Honda was purchased by the private vendor in November 2025. Our vendor advises us that, despite his best attempts, the machine will not start, and it is believed that it requires a carburettor kit and rebuild at the very least. Also, the kickstart does not engage correctly and fouls the rear brake lever; however, the engine does turn over when the gears are engaged. The Honda is offered as a restoration project with overall condition and completeness unknown.

Following a period of inactivity, this motorcycle will require recommissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's completeness, history, authenticity, originality and mechanical condition prior to bidding.

Accompanying paperwork consists of a V5C registration document; a selection of MoT certificates (most recent issued 14th July 2017 at 20,616km); a 1998 Classic Services 'Certificate to Establish Year'; and 2016/2017 vehicle tax acknowledgements. The V5C lists the machine as previously registered overseas and declared manufactured 1974, while the vehicle registration number is non-transferable.
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