Honda NX650 Dominator: review, history, specs

**Honda NX650 Dominator**
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	NX650 Dominator (reduced effect), NX 650 Dominator (reduced effect), NX 650 Dominator
Production	1987 - 2003 (US 1988-1989)
Class	Dual sport
Engine	single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	100.0mm x 82.0mm
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Top speed	102 mph (164 km/h)
Horse Power	40.1 HP (29.9 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque	37.62 ft/lbs (51.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel system	carburetor
Sparkplug	NGK DPR8EA-9 '88-89
Battery	YUASA YTX9-BS '88-89
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: chain ;
Suspension	Front: 41mm leading-axle fork ; Rear: Pro-link
Brakes	Front: single disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	90/90-21
Rear Tire	120/90-17
Wheelbase	57.09 inches (1450 mm)
Dimensions	L 86.61 inches (2200 mm); W 35.55 inches (903 mm); H 49.61 inches (1260 mm);
Seat height	34.65 inches (880 mm)
Weight	368.17 pounds (167.0 Kg) (dry), 182.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity	4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption	0.57 litres/100 km (175.4 km/l or 412.67 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual
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The Honda NX650 Dominator was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Honda between 1987 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max torque was 37.62 ft/lbs (51.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 40.1 HP (29.9 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 100.0mm bore x 82.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 644.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 120/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm leading-axle fork while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link. The NX650 Dominator was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 368.17 pounds (167.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.

1988

1988 Honda NX650

Two NX650s and a NX250

1988 Honda NX650 in Blue and NX250

1988 Honda NX650 in Blue

Cycle World Cover with NX650 on it

The NX650'88 was sold in 1988 in just one color: Astro Blue Metallic. The "NX650" fairing decal was gray and gold. The fenders, fairing, and side covers were painted plastic. The bike had an electric starter and a 2-into-2 exhaust system. The front wheel was 21" while the back was 17". The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RD020*JK000001

1989

1989 Honda NX650

The NX650'89 was sold in 1989 in just one color: Astro Blue Metallic. The "NX650" fairing decal was gray and gold. The fenders, fairing, and side covers were painted plastic. The bike had an electric starter and a 2-into-2 exhaust system. A rear carrier was added as standard equipment. The handlebars were chrome plated. The front wheel was 21" while the back was 17". The engine was a 644cc SOHC RFVC dry sump single cylinder linked to a 5-speed transmission. The serial number began JH2RD020*KK100001

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