Honda CBX650 (CBX650E, CB650SC Nighthawk, CBX650 Custom): review, history, specs
Class: standard
Production: 1982-1983 (1985 - Europe)
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| Honda CBX650 Custom
1982-1983 (Japan) |
Honda CBX650E
1982-1983 (Europe) |
Honda CB650SC Nighthawk
1982-1983 (USA) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1982 | Japan, Europe, USA | Name: Honda CBX650 Custom; Honda CBX650E, Honda CB650SC Nighthawk |
| 1983 | Japan, Europe, USA | Name: Honda CBX650 Custom; Honda CBX650E, Honda CB650SC Nighthawk |
Specifications
Honda CBX650: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2160 mm / 85,0 in – CBX650 Custom (Japan)
2140 mm / 84,3 in – CB650SC Nighthawk (USA) 2190 mm / 86,2 in – CBX650E (Europe) |
| Overall width | 805 mm / 31,7 in
780 mm / 30,7 in – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| Overall height | 1145 mm / 45,1 in
1150 mm / 45,3 in – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm / 57,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in – CBX650 Custom (Japan)
790 mm / 31,1 in – CB650SC Nighthawk (USA) 795 mm / 31,3 in – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| Dry weight | 197 kg / 434 lbs
201 kg / 443 lbs – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 210 kg / 463 lbs
220 kg / 485 lbs – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 39 mm air-assisted telescopic fork with anti-dive (TRAC), 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 110 mm / 4,3 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 (57Н) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 (67H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 276 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 160 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 13,0 l / 3,43 US gal (reserve – 2,0 l)
16,5 l / 4,35 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – CBX650E (Europe) | |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3,9 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,56 l / 100 km (60 km/h)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 60,0 x 58,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 655 cm³ (39,9 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 70,0 hp (51,5 kW) / 9500 rpm – CBX650 Custom (Japan)
75,0 hp (55,0 kW) / 9500 rpm – CBX650E (Europe) 73,0 hp (53,7 kW) / 9500 rpm – CB650SC Nighthawk (USA) | |
| Max. torque | 58,0 Nm (5,9 kgm) / 7500 rpm – CBX650 Custom (Japan)
58,0 Nm (5,9 kgm) / 8000 rpm – CB650SC Nighthawk (USA) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,7 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 202 km/h (125 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin 29 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed + overdrive | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.704 | |
| Final reduction | 3.477 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI (overdrive) |
1.850 1.429 1.154 0.966 0.821 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three phase AC, 280W at 6000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
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Manuals
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