Honda NX650 Domminator (1988)

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The Honda NX 650 Dominator, manufactured in 1988, boasts a single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with an air-cooling system and a compression ratio of 8.3:1. It uses a single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor and has a digital CDI ignition. The bike’s clutch is a wet, multiple-disc system, while the transmission comes in five speeds, with final drive through chain. This motorcycle has a steel, single-cradle frame supporting a 41mm leading-axle fork front suspension and a Pro-Link system for the rear suspension. The bike’s front brakes are single 256mm discs with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes have a single 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The Honda NX 650 Dominator also features a 1435mm wheelbase, a 870mm seat height, and a ground clearance of 250mm.

The bike weighs 163 kilograms dry weight and 178 kilograms wet. In terms of fuel capacity, the Honda NX 650 Dominator can hold up to 16 liters of fuel and has a consumption average of approximately 17.8 kilometers per litre. Braking tests show that the bike can stop at a distance of 13.8 meters from 60-0 km/h and 40.4 meters from 100-0 km/h. It’s capable of reaching a top speed of 160.8 kilometers per hour, with a quarter-mile standing speed of 13.9 seconds and a velocity of 147.8 kilometers per hour. Motosprint Group Test 1989 describes the Honda NX 650 Dominator as a reliable and engaging option for trail riders.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda NX 650 Dominator

Year: 1988


Engine: Four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 644 cc / 39.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 100 x 82 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Induction: Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carb
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Spark Plug: NGK, DPR 8EA-9
Engine Oil: Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40
Max Power: 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 53 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel, Single cradle frame
Front Suspension: 41mm leading-axle fork
Front Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.6 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link,
Rear Wheel Travel: 195 mm / 7.6 in
Front Brakes: Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90 21
Rear Tyre: 120/90 17
Fork Angle: 62 degrees
Trail: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.4 in
Seat Height: 870 mm / 24.2 in
Ground Clearance: 250 mm / 9.8 in
Dry Weight: 163 kg / 359.3 lbs
Wet Weight: 178 kg / 392.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.8 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 40.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.9 sec / 147.8 km/h

Top Speed: 160.8 km/h / 100 mph
Road Test: Motosprint Group Test 1989

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