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Technically, the CB 350 is almost identical to its smaller brother the CB 250, sharing the same stroke of 50.6 mm, but bored out from 54 to 66 mm giving a true capacity of 325 cc and not the quoted 350 as the name would imply. | Technically, the CB 350 is almost identical to its smaller brother the CB 250, sharing the same stroke of 50.6 mm, but bored out from 54 to 66 mm giving a true capacity of 325 cc and not the quoted 350 as the name would imply. | ||
In practically all other aspects the machines are identical except in | In practically all other aspects the machines are identical except in colour scheme. They even suffer the same small 2.6-gallon fuel tanks, which may be ideal for popping about town but could certainly be larger for long distance work. | ||
Gearbox ratios, too, are the same, although the final drive ratio of the 350 is higher using a 2.250 as the final reduction in comparison with 2.375:1 on the CB 250. This gives a very slightly higher top speed without detracting anything from the acceleration. | Gearbox ratios, too, are the same, although the final drive ratio of the 350 is higher using a 2.250 as the final reduction in comparison with 2.375:1 on the CB 250. This gives a very slightly higher top speed without detracting anything from the acceleration. | ||
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Obviously, by changing the gearing with a larger gearbox or smaller rear wheel sprocket on the back, maximum speed could be improved considerably without doing any further tuning to the motor. Simply add a sports-type fairing, clip-on handlebars and raise the gear ratios, and you must have a 100-plus-mph bike. | Obviously, by changing the gearing with a larger gearbox or smaller rear wheel sprocket on the back, maximum speed could be improved considerably without doing any further tuning to the motor. Simply add a sports-type fairing, clip-on handlebars and raise the gear ratios, and you must have a 100-plus-mph bike. | ||
The question of course is will the handling and brakes take it? The answer! As far as handling is concerned, it isn't until the bike is topping 80 mph that you have any worries, but then if it is caught by a sudden wind or in the track, it does take on a peculiar, head wallowing movement; almost as though one of the | The question of course is will the handling and brakes take it? The answer! As far as handling is concerned, it isn't until the bike is topping 80 mph that you have any worries, but then if it is caught by a sudden wind or in the track, it does take on a peculiar, head wallowing movement; almost as though one of the tyres has gone soft. | ||
But up to this maximum speed the CB 350 is delightful, it can be twisted through the corners like a lightweight and the suspension irons out virtually all but the big potholes. | But up to this maximum speed the CB 350 is delightful, it can be twisted through the corners like a lightweight and the suspension irons out virtually all but the big potholes. |