Honda CB650 CUSTOM 1980-1981

1980 Honda CB 650 CUSTOM Overview, Specs, Features - '80s American-style Motorcycle Photos

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.

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