Honda CX650 Turbo (CX650T)

Honda CX650T Turbo

Honda CX650 Turbo sport-tourist bike was introduced in late 1982 as the successor to the Honda CX500 Turbo. The model was focused mainly on the North American market (out of the total number of motorcycles produced in the amount of 1777 units, 1200 units were sold in the USA and Canada).

Turbocharged competitors:

Almost indistinguishable from the Honda CX500 Turbo externally, the new CX650 Turbo model received several significant technical differences:

  • Plastic. Instead of expensive GPR (fiberglass) plastic, the model is equipped with cheaper ABS plastic.
  • Engine. Increased its volume (496 → 674 cm³), increased the compression ratio (7.2 → 7.8), reduced the turbocharging, which made the engine performance smoother.
  • Injector. The fuel injection control system has been significantly revised.
  • Rear suspension. Received additional manual rebound adjustment.
  • Transmission. The main and final gear ratios have changed.

Otherwise, the model Honda CX650 Turbo was practically no different from the previous version - Honda CX500 Turbo.

Among the features of the model, one can single out a steel frame, pneumatic adjustable suspensions (the front fork has an anti-bite system TRAC - Torque Reactive Anti-dive Control), disc brakes, a 20 liter fuel tank, a 5-speed gearbox and 256 kg of curb weight.

1983 was the first and last year of production of the model, after which it left the market and did not receive further development. Despite the unique, at that time, technologies, motorcycles were in very weak demand due to the high cost and increased insurance premiums.

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Specifications

Specifications Honda CX650 Turbo:

Model Honda CX650 Turbo
Motorcycle type sports and tourist
Release year 1982 (1983)
Frame steel diagonal
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped (80 °) longitudinal, turbo-supercharged
Working volume 674 cm³
Bore / stroke 82.5 x 63.0mm
Compression ratio 7.8: 1
Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder OHV, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system injector
Ignition type transistor
Maximum power 100.0 h.p. (73.5 kW) at 8000 rpm
Maximum torque 104.0 Nm (10.5 kg * m) at 5000 rpm
Gearbox 5-speed
Drive type cardan
Front tire size 100/90 V18
Rear tire size 120/90-V17 (64H)
Front brakes 2 discs, 276 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes 1 disc, 276 mm, 1-piston caliper
Front suspension 37mm Air Fork with Anti-Peak (TRAC) and Preload Adjustment, 130mm Travel
Rear suspension linkage Pro-Link with pneumatic monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 105 mm
Motorcycle length 2220 mm
Motorcycle width 775 mm
Motorcycle height 1325 mm
Wheelbase 1495 mm
Saddle height 790 mm
Minimum ground clearance 145 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h 4.3 sec
Maximum speed 226 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 20.0 l
Motorcycle weight (curb) 256 kg

Fuel consumption

The officially declared fuel consumption of the Honda CX650 Turbo is 5.14 liters per 100 kilometers. The exact value depends on the riding style.

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