Honda CB650
1979
The CB650'79 was sold in 1979 in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red or Black and Maroon . The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone. The pinstripes were gold. the "650" side cover decal was red and gold. The wheels were black comstar. The exhaust system was a 4-into-2. The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began RC03-2002472
1980
The CB650'80 was sold in 1980 in one of two colors: Black or Candy Bourgogne Red. The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper. The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design. The wheels used wire spokes. The exhaust system was a 4-into-2. The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began RC05-2100002
1981
The CB650'81 was sold in 1981 in one of two colors: Cosmo Black Metallic or Candy Bourgogne Red. The bike had an air adjustable front suspension. The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper. The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design. The wheels used wire spokes. The exhaust system was a 4-into-2. The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began JH2RC050*BM200013
1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure
1982
The CB650'82 was sold in 1982 in Candy Muse Red. The "CB650" side cover emblem was gold and red. The front disc brake had a twin piston caliper. The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design. The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began JH2RC050*CM300003