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
| Year | 1978-79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 626.8 cc / 38.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 59.8 x 55.8 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled. |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 26mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 63 hp / 46.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 51.5 Nm / 38 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Centre axle coil spring forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual Showa dampers. adjustable spring preload. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 91 mm / 3.5 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 275mm discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50-17 |
| Wet Weight | 212 kg / 467.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 41.1 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.4 sec / 157.7 km/h |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
