Honda CX650: history, specs, pictures

**Honda CX650**
	Honda CX650
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	CX650C (reduced effect), CX 650 C (reduced effect), CX650C, CX 650 C, CX650E, CX 650 E, CX650 Turbo, CX 650 Turbo, CX 650
Production	1983 - 1985
Class	Sport touring
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	82.5mm x 63.0mm
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Top Speed	118 mph (190 km/h)
Horsepower	63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System	turbo
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ;
Suspension	Front: 39mm air adjustable forks leading axle ; Rear: Dual dhocks
Brakes	Front: dual disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	100/90-19
Rear Tire	140/90-15
Weight	235.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Honda CX650E was a v2, four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1983 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 82.5mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 673.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 39mm air adjustable forks leading axle while the rear was equipped with a Dual dhocks. The CX650E was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1983 - 1986 Honda CX 650 Turbo[edit | edit source]

Thanks to its engine and also to its weight (only 260 kg), the CX 650 Turbo sport touring motorcycle is able to reach a top speed of 226 km/h.

1983 - 1986 Honda CX 650 C[edit | edit source]

Honda's CX 650 C, manufactured between 1983 and 1986, is able to reach a top speed of 179 km/h, mostly thanks to its V2 engine.

In Media[edit | edit source]