Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda CB 650 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 627 cc (38.26 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

1979-1982Model years
627 ccDisplacement
50 hpPower
220 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1979198019811982

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1979 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Honda CB 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.

Engine power50 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement627 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 11% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Honda models.

Wet weight220 kg
Low 75.7 kgAverage 197.5 kgHigh 387 kg

About 11% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 34% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 78th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power57th

50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement62nd

627 cc — larger displacement than about 62% of Honda models.

Wet weight65th

220 kg — heavier than about 65% of Honda models, or lighter than about 35%.

Fuel capacity78th

18 L — larger than about 78% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 627 cc • Air cooled • 50 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 3.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 3.75-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.227 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 227.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 79.7 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 627 cc (38.26 cu in)
Power 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 59.8 x 55.8 mm (2.4 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 3.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 220 kg (485 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.