Honda NX650 Domminator (1991-93)

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The Honda NX650 Dominator was a motorcycle produced from 1991 to 1993. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, four-valve, 498cc engine with a compression ratio of 8.9:1 and air cooling. The bike had a single 40mm Keihin VE-type carburetor, CDI ignition, and an electric start. The maximum power and torque of the bike were not specified. The transmission of the bike had 5 speeds, with a final drive through a chain. The front suspension featured a 41mm leading-axle fork, while the rear suspension had a Pro-Link system. The bike had a front single 256mm disc brake with a 2 piston caliper, and a rear single 220mm disc brake with a 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tires had sizes of 90/90 21 and 120/90 17, respectively. The dry weight of the bike was 167 kg, and with a full fuel tank of 16 liters, the wet weight increased to 178.0 kg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda NX 500 Dominator

Year: 1991-93


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

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