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stingray

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What do these mean?
« on: June 10, 2005, 03:10:26 PM »
I have always wondered what these letters designate.
1. CB
2. "K" & "F" as in 550F
3. "E" as in CB200E
4. "S" as in CB125S
5. I know that "C" as in CB750C stands for custom (I owned one)
I'm sure that there are more.  I just can't think of them right now.
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Offline Einyodeler

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Re: What do these mean?
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 03:20:00 PM »
CB = Cool Bike  8)
The K is a designation for the model type
The F`s were usually sportier styling ,shorter wheelbase, 4-1 exhaust.
E is part of the Engine serial number
T as in 400T is a Twin cylinder
S??
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Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: What do these mean?
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2005, 05:39:50 PM »
CB refers to the bike being a sports model.

K&F refer to model type.

E means engine.

S as in CB125S I think refers to it being a single.

And as you say, Lots more!.
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