The Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk motorcycle specifications include a 656 cc (40.03 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CBX 650 E Nighthawk 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 17% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
About 16% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 68th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 49th percentile across Honda models.
About 18% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th 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.
656 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Honda models.
230 kg — heavier than about 68% of Honda models, or lighter than about 32%.
780 mm — taller than about 49% of Honda models.
11 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,467
1,431
Close to average.
780
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 183 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 656 cc (40.03 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 58 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin 35 mm |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Mechanical |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 L (3.17 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Showa air-spring, brake-actuated hydraulic anti-dive |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable gas charge compresion shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Drum brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,467 mm (57.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.00 L/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 139.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2791 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, black |
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| Price as new | US$ 2985. Euro 2500. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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