The 1971 Honda Motosport SL-350 K1 has a split personality. Basic beauty. Baja Beast.

OK, the beauty part's obvious right? Just look at the SL350 K1. No one put together a more attractive piece of machinery than Honda. Futuristic lines. Perfectly integrated accessories. wild candy colors. But what about the beast under all that beauty? Got your doubts? Let's take it apart.

New rugged frame - Honda engineers have developed a revolutionary, extra-tough, double-cradle frame for the 350 K1. So tough it can withstand the beating of almost any kind of terrain you can ride. Yes...even The Baja. And it also distributes weight more efficiently, making the big Motosport easier to handle.

Weight Loss - Motosport 350 K1 is over 40 lbs. lighter than its predecessor. That makes the big Motosport a jack rabbit in the desert. Fast moving. Quick to respond.

Beefed-up Torque - Torque's been boosted at low rpm. Torque curve flattened. Making it even better for dirt. And the gear ratios have been opened up a hair with the same object in mind.

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1971 Honda Motosport 350 SL-350 K1 Vintage Motorcycle Ad

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The best gets better. Stripped for action. That's the new Honda SL350 K1. Honda engineers have developed a revolutionary, tough, lightweight double-cradle frame. And they've put it on what was already the world's hottest dirt machine to trim off more than 60 lbs. The result - a dirt eating tiger that handles like a kitten. They improved on perfection in other ways too. The new Motosport 350 has light, durable aluminum fenders. A smaller, racier tank. Speedometer with tripmeter. A specially designed, lower seat for more body control. Primary kick starting to keep you going. And a new kill switch for safety. More? You asked for it., The dependable, powerful Honda four-stroke twin delivers just the kind of performance you want for the dirt. Torque's been boosted. And the torque curve flattened. This baby's ready to race. One test ride at your nearby Honda dealer will convince you - the Motosport 350's oss was your gain. Take that test ride soon. From mighty to mini, Honda has it all.








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