| Attribute | Honda CB 550 F × | NSU 601 TS 1937 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1977 | 1937 |
| Make | Honda | NSU |
| Model | Honda CB 550 F | NSU 601 TS |
| Category | Naked bike | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Amac |
| Displacement (cm³) | 544 | 592 |
| Power (kw) | - | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 58.5 | 87.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 50.6 | 99 |
| Ignition | - | Magneto Bosch |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | - | Double steel |
| Front tyre | 3.25-S 19 (4 PR) | 3.50-26 |
| Rear tyre | 3.75-S 18 (4 PR) | 4-27 |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Trail (mm) | 105 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 64 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 191 | 165 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.0709 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,040 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,115 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 835 | 830 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | - |