The Honda NX650 Dominator is a four-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1997 to 2000. It has a 498cc capacity engine with a bore and stroke of 92 x 75mm and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The Dominator has a single Keihin carburetor and CDI ignition, and it can start electrically. Its maximum power and torque are not specified. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive.
On the front, the Dominator has a 41mm leading-axle fork suspension with a wheel travel of 220mm. Meanwhile, its rear suspension is a Pro-Link system with a wheel travel of 195mm. Its front brakes are a single 256mm disc with a two-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 220mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike’s tyres are 90/90 21 at the front and 120/90 17 at the back.
The Honda Dominator weighs 167kg dry and 178kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 16 litres. Overall, the bike’s design provides an off-road appeal with its sturdy suspension systems, disc brakes and wheel sizes that allow it to handle rugged terrain with ease.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda NX 500 Dominator
| Year | 1997-00 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
