Honda CX 650 Custom (1979-83)
The Honda CX 650 Custom motorcycle was produced from 1979 to 1983. It had a four-stroke longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder engine with a camshaft nestled at the base of the V between the cylinders. The engine was OHV and had four valves per cylinder, which were operated by pushrods. The bike had a capacity of 673 cc and a bore x stroke of 82.5 x 63 mm. It had a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The induction system consisted of 2x 39mm Keihin carburetors and the ignition was CDI. The bike had a maximum power output of 64 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 61 Nm at 6500 rpm. The transmission was five-speed and the final drive was via a shaft. The front suspension featured 39 mm air-adjustable forks with a leading axle, and the rear suspension consisted of dual shocks with adjustable spring preload. The front brake was a single disc and the rear brake was a drum. The front and rear tires were 100/90-18 and 120/90-18, respectively. The wet weight of the bike was 215 kg, and the fuel capacity was 12.5 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CX 650 Custom
Year: 1979-83
Engine: Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods
Capacity: 673 cc / 41.07 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 82.5 x 63 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Induction: 2x 39mm Keihin
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 64 hp / 47.7 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 61 Nm / 45 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 39mm Air adjustable forks leading axle
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-18
Rear Tyre: 120/90-18
Wet Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
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