Honda CB650 1979 (1978-79)

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.

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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