Honda CBX650 (CBX650E, CB650SC Nighthawk, CBX650 Custom): review, history, specs

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Class: standard

Production: 1982-1983 (1985 - Europe)

Models
Honda CBX650 Custom

1982-1983

(Japan)

Honda CBX650E

1982-1983

(Europe)

Honda CB650SC Nighthawk

1982-1983

(USA)

Honda CBX650 Custom (Japan)
Honda CBX650E (Europe)
Honda CB650SC Nighthawk (USA)

History

History
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
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)


2.769

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

Honda CBX650: images, gallery.

Honda CBX650 Custom (Japan)
Honda CB650SC Nighthawk (USA)
Honda CBX650E (Europe)

Videos

Honda CBX650: video.

CBX650

Manuals

Honda CBX650: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. honda.co.jp/news/1982/2821214.html | CBX650 Custom | 燃費 (60km/h定地走行テスト値)
  2. motoprofi.com | Honda CBX 650 E 1983 | 0-60 mph
  3. motoprofi.com | Honda CBX 650 E 1983 | Top speed