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In 1983, the engine of the [[Honda CX500T|CX500 Turbo]] was bumped up to 673 cc which meant an increase from 77 to 97 horsepower, making it one of the more powerful motorcycles available that year. In addition to the increase in displacement, the compression ratio was increased while the maximum boost pressure was lowered, making for a less abrupt transition from off-boost to on-boost than was present in the earlier CX500 Turbo. The fuel-injection control system was substantially revised for the CX650 Turbo, and the rear shock received an update as well by adding a manually operated damping control mechanism. Cosmetically, the CX650 Turbo differs from its predecessor primarily in color and badging. However, in a cost cutting exercise, Honda manufactured the 650 Turbo fairing from [[Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS]] plastic as opposed to the 500 turbo's | In 1983, the engine of the [[Honda CX500T|CX500 Turbo]] was bumped up to 673 cc which meant an increase from 77 to 97 horsepower, making it one of the more powerful motorcycles available that year. In addition to the increase in displacement, the compression ratio was increased while the maximum boost pressure was lowered, making for a less abrupt transition from off-boost to on-boost than was present in the earlier CX500 Turbo. The fuel-injection control system was substantially revised for the CX650 Turbo, and the rear shock received an update as well by adding a manually operated damping control mechanism. Cosmetically, the CX650 Turbo differs from its predecessor primarily in color and badging. However, in a cost cutting exercise, Honda manufactured the 650 Turbo fairing from [[Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS]] plastic as opposed to the 500 turbo's Glass-reinforced plastic. It is one of the rarest production Hondas ever, with only 1,777 built and fewer than 1,200 imported to the U.S. and Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/motorcycle-reviews/1983-honda-cx650t.aspx|title=1983 Honda CX650T|publisher=Motorcycle Classics|accessdate=2009-08-04|date=May/June 2009|author=Margie Siegal}}</ref> The rest were distributed around the world but not sold in the Australian market. | ||
With their complex fuel injection systems and related sensors and actuators, the CX Turbos carried high prices and were a nightmare for shade-tree mechanics. And while spiraling insurance rates were affecting all performance bikes, many insurers looked unfavorably at turbocharged models in particular, assessing them with exorbitant premiums. So although the whistle of the turbo and resulting kick of acceleration boiled the adrenaline of those who rode one, the CX650 Turbo—along with the imitators that soon followed—sadly suffered a premature extinction. | With their complex fuel injection systems and related sensors and actuators, the CX Turbos carried high prices and were a nightmare for shade-tree mechanics. And while spiraling insurance rates were affecting all performance bikes, many insurers looked unfavorably at turbocharged models in particular, assessing them with exorbitant premiums. So although the whistle of the turbo and resulting kick of acceleration boiled the adrenaline of those who rode one, the CX650 Turbo—along with the imitators that soon followed—sadly suffered a premature extinction. | ||