Honda CB650 custom
The CB650 custom is a motorcycle made by Honda between 1980 and 1981, ending as the CB650 LC "Luxury Custom" in 1982.
![]() 1980 Honda CB650 Custom | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 1980–1981 |
| Successor | Honda CB650SC |
| Class | Standard or street |
| Engine | 627 cc (38.3 cu in) SOHC air-cooled straight four (1980–1981) |
| Bore / stroke | 59.88 mm × 55.8 mm (2.357 in × 2.197 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Suspension | Front: Low-stiction hydraulic fork, 5.6 in. travel Rear: Two-stage damping shocks |
| Brakes | Front 10.8" disc / Rear 7.1" drum |
| Tires | Front: 3.50S19 Rear: 130/90 16 67S |
| Rake, trail | 4.76 in (121 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 87.2 in (2,210 mm) W: 34.3 in (870 mm) H: 45.5 in (1,160 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.1 in (760 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 US gal (14 l; 3.0 imp gal) including 0.9 US gal reserve |
The styling features that separated the custom from the standard CB650 are:
- Highlighted, black Honda ComStar wheels
- 4-4 exhaust pipes
- Pull-back "wheelbarrow" handle bars
- Extended front air-forks
- Vibration-resistant mirrors
- Custom side-emblems
- Chrome covered rear-shocks
The CB650LC was a Japan-only variant released in 1982 with slightly lower overall height and ground clearance, with hydraulic double disc front brakes and modified rear fairing[2][3].
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.
