1980 Honda CB 650 CUSTOM Overview, Specs, Features – ’80s American-style Motorcycle Photos
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| 1980 Honda CB650 CUSTOM photo. (Model RC05) Release date: 1980-03-01. |
Honda CB650 CUSTOM is an american-style motorcycle that offers a relaxed ride equipped with an air-cooled 4-cycle 4-cylinder SOHC 626cc engine. Maximum output 53ps/8,500rpm, maximum torque 4.6kgf・m/7,500rpm.
Successive Honda bikes in the 1980s, The CB650 CUSTOM was equipped with an engine with smooth torque characteristics, a large up-handle and a low stepped seat. Launched in May 1st 1980 together with Honda CB250RS. Production periode between 1980 and 1981, ending as the CB650 LC “Luxury Custom” in 1982.
1980 Honda CB650 Custom Features & Equipment
- Equipped with a 4-cylinder 626cc, 53-horsepower engine with quiet, smooth torque characteristics.
- It is easy to handle thanks to the raised handle, the low seat that is easy to get on and off, and the overall lightweight design.
- The front and rear suspension (rear FVQ type) with excellent ride comfort and road following characteristics is adopted.
- The supple, lightweight, and highly rigid all-aluminum Comstar wheels are fitted with tubeless tires. Consideration is also given to improving safety.
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| Picture of Honda CB650 CUSTOM model year 1980. ホンダCB650カスタム (型式RC05) |
1980 CB650 Custom Price
Sales plan (Domestic, annual) : 1,200 units.
Standard cash price of the new CB650Custom in the year of 1980 was ¥455,000 (462,000 yen in Sapporo area).
Prices exclude some remote islands
1980 Honda CB650 CUSTOM Specifications
Table of main technical specs of Honda CB 650 CUSTOM model year 1980:
| Model | CB650 Custom (model RC05) | |
| Length×Width×Height (m) | 2.215×0.870×1.160 | |
| Wheel Distance (m) | 1.480 | |
| Vehicle weight (kg) | Drying:202,Maintenance:215 | |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 13 | |
| Fuel consumption (km/L) | 34(60km/ h Level running test value) | |
| Engine type | Air cooled 4 cycle 4 cylinder | |
| Total Displacement (cm3 ) | 626 | |
| Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm) | 59.8×55.8 | |
| Max output (PS/rpm) | 53/8,500 | |
| Max torque (kg-m/rpm) | 4.6/7,500 | |
| Starting method | Kick type cell type (combined) | |
| Transmission | 5 speed return | |
| Frame format | Double cradle format | |
| Tire size | Front | 3.50S19-4PR |
| Rear | 130/90-16 67S | |
| Brake type | Front | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear | Rod leading trailing | |