Honda NX650 Domminator (1988-90)

The Honda NX650 Dominator is a motorcycle produced between 1988 and 1990. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc and is cooled by air. The compression ratio is 8.9:1 and it is equipped with a single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor and CDI ignition. The bike can be started using both electric and kickstart methods. The transmission has 5 speeds and final drive is through a chain. The bike is equipped with 41mm leading-axle forks at the front and Pro-Link suspension at the rear. The front brakes consist of a single 256mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The front tire size is 90/90 21 and the rear tire size is 120/90 17. The dry weight of the bike is 167 kg or 368 lbs, while the wet weight is 178 kg or 392 lbs. The fuel tank has a capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda NX 500 Dominator

Year: 1988-90

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 92 x 75 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.9:1

Induction: Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carb.

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Electric & kick

Max Power:

Max Torque:

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

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

Dry Weight: 167 kg / 368 lbs

Wet Weight: 178.0 kg / 392.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal