1972 Honda CL175 Scrambler at No Reserve

This 1972 Honda CL175 Scrambler was acquired by the owner circa 2012 and is finished in dark blue and is equipped with a 174cc parallel-twin paired with a five-speed transmission. Details include a chrome high-mount exhaust system, both kick and electric starters, 18″ wire-spoke wheels, street lighting, center and side stands, and a black vinyl-upholstered two-up seat. This CL175 Scrambler is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment with a Pennsylvania title identifying the bike as a 1973 model year.

The bodywork is finished in dark blue with orange and white pinstripes. Equipment includes chrome fenders, street lighting, center and side stands, as well as a two-up seat with a passenger grab strap, a chrome rear grab handle, twin chrome mirrors, and folding passenger foot pegs. There are cracks in one side panel and the fuel tank has a dent, paint imperfections, and peeling clearcoat.

The 18″ wire-spoke wheels with chrome steel rims are mounted with 3.25″-wide Cheng Shin tires, showing 2002 date codes, per the selling dealer. Braking is handled by front and rear drums. Suspension consists of a telescopic fork as well as dual adjustable chrome shocks mounted to the swingarm.

A 110-mph Nippon Seiki speedometer and a matching tachometer with a 10,500-rpm redline are mounted ahead of a chrome cross-braced handlebar. The five-digit odometer shows 4k miles.

The 174cc four-stroke parallel-twin features dual Keihin carburetors and was factory rated at 20 horsepower and 10.8 lb-ft of torque. The bike is equipped with both kick and electric starters and a chrome upswept exhaust system with perforated heat shields. The selling dealer states the battery was replaced and the engine oil changed in preparation for sale.

The engine number is shown above, while the frame VIN tag and stamp with the sequence CL1757022006 are shown in the gallery.

The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission and a drive chain with a black-finished upper guard.