CZ 175 Trail vs Honda CL 175 (1978)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CZ 175 Trailstacks up against the Honda CL 175. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCZ 175 TrailHonda CL 175
Model year19781972
Price
Engine172 cc174 cc
Horsepower15 hp19 hp
Weight129 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-21 / 3.50-18 2.75-18. / 3.25-18.

CZ 175 Trail vs Honda CL 175 — which should you buy?

Picking between the CZ 175 Trail and the Honda CL 175 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CZ 175 Trail brings 15 hp, while the Honda CL 175 counters with 19 hp at 129 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: