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|competition = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]] | |competition = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]] | ||
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The '''[[Honda]] CB650'' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Honda]] between 1978 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 145 mph (233 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 91.86 HP (68.5 KW) @ 12000 RPM. | |||
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==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==1978 Honda CB 650== | |||
The 1978 MY Honda CB 650 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 627cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 63 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque. | |||
Standard features for this classic machine include a telescopic front fork, dual Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, cast-aluminum wheels, a blacked-out steel frame, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a chromed exhaust system and a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake. | |||
==1979== | ==1979== | ||
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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 | 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 | ||
The 1979 MY Honda CB 650 has been equipped with a telescopic front fork, dual Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, cast-aluminum wheels, a blacked-out steel frame, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a chromed exhaust system and a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake. | |||
In the engine department it is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 627cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant, mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can produce a claimed 63 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque. | |||
==1980== | ==1980== | ||
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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 | 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 | ||
The 1980 MY Honda CB 650 boasts a maximum power output of 63 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 627cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive. | |||
In addition, it comes with a telescopic front fork, dual Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, cast-aluminum wheels, a blacked-out steel frame, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a chromed exhaust system and a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake. | |||
==1981== | ==1981== | ||
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The CB650 Custom sported 2 front disc brakes and a 4 into 4 exhaust | The CB650 Custom sported 2 front disc brakes and a 4 into 4 exhaust | ||
The 1981 MY Honda CB 650 has standard fittings such as a telescopic front fork, dual Showa shock absorbers as a rear suspension, cast-aluminum wheels, a blacked-out steel frame, an analogue instrument cluster, a round headlight, a dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a chromed exhaust system and a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake. | |||
Also, this classic machine can produce a claimed 63 horsepower and 52 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 627cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive. | |||
[[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | [[Media:1981-Honda-Motorcycles.pdf|1981 Honda Motorcycle Full-Line Brochure]] | ||
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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 | 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 | ||
[[File:honda-cb650-1982-1982-1.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 650]] | [[File:honda-cb650-1982-1982-1.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 650]] | ||
[[File:honda-cb650-1982-1982-0.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 650]] | [[File:honda-cb650-1982-1982-0.jpg|600px|1982 Honda CB 650]] | ||