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[[Image:1988HondaHawkGT.jpg|thumb|Honda Hawk GT|200px|right|650cc Honda Hawk GT]] | [[Image:1988HondaHawkGT.jpg|thumb|Honda Hawk GT|200px|right|650cc Honda Hawk GT]] | ||
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== US model == | == US model == | ||
The NT650, Hawk GT 647, RC31 was introduced in 1988 and produced through 1991. In 1988 the bike was sold in the colors Tempest Gray Metallic and Candy Flair Blue. For the remainder of the bikes production run it was only sold in red. There are only very minor changes between the 1988 model year and the 1989-91 model years. | The NT650, Hawk GT 647, RC31 was introduced in 1988 and produced through 1991. In 1988 the bike was sold in the colors Tempest Gray Metallic and Candy Flair Blue. For the remainder of the bikes production run it was only sold in red. There are only very minor changes between the 1988 model year and the 1989-91 model years. California Models were designated NT650L. | ||
In 1989, the front suspension damper rods were changed to have only 2 (rather than 4) holes. The front brake calipers were also changed to have screw-on covers over the mounting pins. | In 1989, the front suspension damper rods were changed to have only 2 (rather than 4) holes. The front brake calipers were also changed to have screw-on covers over the mounting pins. | ||
In 1991, the oil lines were run internally through the engine, rather than externally. | In 1991, the oil lines were run internally through the engine, rather than externally. | ||
===1988=== | |||
[[Image:1988_honda_Nt650.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Honda NT650]] | |||
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The NT650'88 Hawk GT was sold in 1988 in one of two available colors: Tempest Gray Metallic or Candy Tanzanight Blue. The gas tank decal reads "HAWK HONDA" the side cover reads "GT 647" The headlight was round. The frame was an aluminum spar. There was a single-sided swingarm. The engine was a 647cc SOHC 3-valve liquid cooled V-twin linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive. The serial number began JH2CR310*JM000001 | |||
===1989=== | |||
[[Image:1989_honda_Nt650.jpg|left|thumb|1989 Honda NT650]] | |||
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The NT650'89 Hawk GT was sold in 1989 in just one color: Italian Red. There was no basic difference from the 1988 model. The 1988's had four holes in the stock damper rods while the 1989 model had only two. An oil line from the pump to the head on the 1988 model was mounted differently on the 1989, but otherwise shaped the same. The serial number began JH2CR310*KM100011 | |||
===1990=== | |||
[[Image:1990_honda_Nt650.jpg|left|thumb|1990 Honda NT650]] | |||
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The NT650'90 Hawk GT was sold in 1990 in Italian Red. Again there was no difference from the previous year. The serial number began JH2CR310*LM200001 | |||
===1991=== | |||
[[Image:1991_honda_Nt650.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Honda NT650]] | |||
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The NT650'91 Hawk GT was sold in 1991 in Italian Red. However, it was sold only in California this year. The serial number began JH2CR311*MM300001 | |||
== Europe model == | == Europe model == | ||