The Honda GL 650 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 673 cc (41.07 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 249 kg (549 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda GL 650 (reduced effect) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.
About 20% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 68th percentile across Honda models.
About 26% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.
About 30% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.
673 cc — larger displacement than about 68% of Honda models.
249 kg — heavier than about 77% of Honda models, or lighter than about 23%.
17.5 L — larger than about 72% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.201 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 200.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 74.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 673 cc (41.07 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 82.5 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 249 kg (549 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.50 L (4.62 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph) |
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