Honda NX650 Dominator: review, history, specs
Class: dual sport
Production: 1988-1999
Also called: Honda Dominator 650
| Model |
|---|
| Honda NX650 Dominator
1988-1999 (Europe, North America, Oceania) |
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650J |
| 1989 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650K |
| 1990 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650L |
| 1991 | Europe | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650M |
| 1992 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650N |
| 1993 | Europe, Oceania, Brazil | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650P |
| 1994 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650R |
| 1995 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650S |
| 1996 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650T |
| 1997 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650V |
| 1998 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650W |
| 1999 | Europe, Oceania | Name: Honda Dominator 650
Code: NX650X |
Specifications
Honda NX650 Dominator: specs
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2195 mm / 86,4 in |
| Overall width | 890 mm / 35,0 in | |
| Overall height | 1220 mm / 48,0 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56,4 in | |
| Ground clearance | 255 mm / 10,0 in | |
| Seat height | 870 mm / 34,3 in | |
| Dry weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Semi-double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 220 mm / 8,7 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 195 mm / 7,7 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 54S | |
| Rear tire size | 120/90-17 64S | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 256 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 13,0 l / 3,4 US gal (incl. reserve – 2,5 l) – NX650 (1988-1991)
16,0 l / 4,2 US gal (incl. reserve – 2,5 l) – NX650 (1992-1999) | |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4,6 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,7 l / 100 km (50 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 100,0 x 82,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 644 cm³ (39,29 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves | |
| Max. power | 46 hp (33,8 kW) / 6000 rpm – NX650 (1988-1990)
44 hp (32,3 kW) / 6000 rpm – NX650 (1991-1999) | |
| Max. torque | 56 Nm (5,7 kgf*m) / 5000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,3 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Keihin CV 42,5 mm |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.029 | |
| Final reduction | 3.000 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.750 1.250 1.000 0.840 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | DC-CDI |
| Alternator | AC generator, 180W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
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Videos
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Manuals
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