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Honda CB650 1979 (1978-79)

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Honda CB650 1979 (1978-79)

At a glance

Capacity
626.8 cc / 38.2 cu-in
Power
63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Torque
51.5 Nm / 38 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm

The full picture.

The Honda CB650 is a motorcycle produced in 1978-79, featuring a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 626.8 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is air-cooled with 4x26mm Keihin carburetors and a transistorized ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 51.5 Nm / 38 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm. The CB650 comes with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is center axle coil spring forks, and the rear suspension is dual Showa dampers with adjustable spring preload, offering a smooth ride. With a wet weight of 212 kg / 467.3 lbs, the CB650 has a fuel capacity of 18 litres / 4.7 US gal and a consumption average of 41.1 mpg. It has a front single 275mm disc with a 1 piston caliper, and a rear 180mm drum brake. The motorcycle has a top speed of 190 km/h and a standing 1/4 mile of 13.4 seconds at 157.7 km/h. Overall, the 1978-79 Honda CB650 is a powerful and reliable motorcycle with a smooth ride and good performance.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 650

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1978-79
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity626.8 cc / 38.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke59.8 x 55.8 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled.
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Induction4x 26mm Keihin carburetors
IgnitionTransistorized
StartingElectric
Max Power63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque51.5 Nm / 38 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionCentre axle coil spring forks
Front Wheel Travel135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear SuspensionDual Showa dampers. adjustable spring preload.
Rear Wheel Travel91 mm / 3.5 in
Front BrakesSingle 275mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes180mm Drum
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.50-17
Wet Weight212 kg / 467.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average41.1 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile13.4 sec / 157.7 km/h
Top Speed190 km/h