HONDA CB650 (1981-1982) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB650 was a standard motorcycle part of the Cb series in Honda's range manufactured from 1979 until 1985, powered by a four-cylinder SOHC air-cooled engine with two valves per cylinder.

The bike was a development of the CB550, which itself was derived from the CB500 machine, while the CB650 model was the last successful air-cooled SOHC motorcycle that began in 1969 with the Honda CB750.

In 1981, the bike was restyled without any significant mechanical changes, while in 1981, the model came in two different versions, such as standard and custom.

The custom motorcycle packed a cruiser style, with a teardrop fuel tank, chromed airbox, smaller side covers, a four-into-four exhaust system, Comstar wheels, a chromed headlight, dual front disc brakes, and an air-assisted front fork.

The standard CB650 model, which was manufactured from 1980 to 1982, packed a four-into-two exhaust system, a black plastic headlight nacelle, and wire-spoked wheels that enhanced its classic style.

In 1982, the CB650 was in its second generation when the Custom model was replaced by the Nighthawk model, which featured a re-designed fuel tank and covers, while the standard model remained largely unchanged.

As for power figures, the 1982 Honda CB650 took its thrust from a 627cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four Keihin carburetors that helped deliver an output power of 63 hp with a peak at 9,000 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque available at 8,000 rpm.