Honda CBX650 Custom (RC13) 1982

1982 Honda CBX650 Custom (RC13) Photos Gallery, Specs & Features

Honda CBX650 Custom is a touring sports bike equipped with a newly designed DOHC, 16-valve, in-line 4-cylinder engine (total displacement of 655cm³) that employs a hydraulic valve clearance and auto adjuster mechanism. It was released from December 15th 1982.

1982 Honda CBX650 Custom (RC13) picture.
「ホンダ・CBX650カスタム」Body color: Black.

In December 1982, the Honda CBX650 Custom was released as a new model for 1983. It was the fourth model in the CBX series, which began in 1981, following the 400F, 400F Integra, and 550F Integra, and was a "custom" model prior to the CBX 400 Custom released in March 1983. At this time, Honda also used the name "custom" for American-style vehicles, and the Honda CBX400 custom also had a truly American handlebar and seat, but this CBX650 custom did not have that kind of configuration. , The steering wheel position is slightly high and the seat height is low. The air-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder DOHC engine with a displacement of 655cc is a new design, and the tappet clearance is adjusted by a hydraulic auto adjuster mechanism, which improves maintainability. The front suspension is equipped with an anti-nose dive mechanism that responds to brake torque. The caliper of the double disc brake on the front wheel was a dual piston type.

Other Key Features

• Equipped with a liquid crystal display type gear position indicator.
• Equipped with square halogen headlights 60/55W that are more effective for night driving.
• Employs a large dual horn that is effective even at high speeds.
• The muffler adopts a side tapered cut with a gradual design.
• Tubeless tires with 19-inch front and 16-inch rear tires are used.

The newly designed engine installed in this Honda CBX650 custom has achieved a compact combustion chamber by adopting a narrow angle valve arrangement and improving the shape of the piston head. In addition, by installing a bi-starter carburetor with high intake efficiency and adopting a hydraulic valve clearance and auto adjuster mechanism, it is possible to achieve a maximum output of 70PS/9,500rpm and 39km/L (60km/h level running Test value) is demonstrating excellent fuel economy.
The features of this hydraulic valve clearance auto-adjuster mechanism are that the tappet clearance is non-adjustable, which improves maintainability, reduces mechanical noise, and is not possible with conventional oil tappets. It has a high-precision automatic adjustment mechanism that reliably follows even at a high rotation of 000 rpm.
This mechanism was jointly developed with Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.
In addition, the forced air-cooled AC generator (brushless compact type) placed at the rear of the engine, a compact hydraulic clutch, and a power transmission mechanism that does not use a primary shaft, etc., are designed to reduce the size and width of the engine. At the same time, the engine is placed closer to the front of the vehicle body to achieve an optimal front-to-rear weight balance.
The compactness and narrow width of these engines also contribute to the weight reduction of the frame, and together with the adoption of a compact type oil reservoir tank, lightweight aluminum cast wheels, carburetor, etc., the dry weight of the car body is 197Kg. , has achieved a weight reduction approaching the 400cc class. In addition, the engine is fully rubber-mounted to reduce vibration transmitted to the frame, resulting in a comfortable ride.
The front wheels use a brake torque response type anti-dive mechanism (TRAC) and double discs. Honda's unique dual-piston caliper provides excellent braking power.

Honda CBX650 CUSTOM Price

Sales plan : 3,000 units (domestic/year 1981).
Standard Cash Price of Honda CBX650 Custom in 1981 was 570,000 yen.

(Hokkaido and Okinawa prices are 7,000 yen higher. Excluding some remote islands)

1981 Honda CBX650 CUSTOM Specifications

Main specs of Honda CBX650 CUSTOM 1981:

Model		RC13
Total length (m)		2.160
Width (m)		0.805
Total height (m)		1.145
Length (m)		1.460
Minimum ground clearance (m)		0.150
Seat height (m)		0.780
Vehicle weight (kg)		210
Dry weight (kg)		197
Capacity (person)		2
Fuel consumption (km・L)		39.0 (60km/h level running test value)
Slope climbing ability (tanθ)		0.46 (about 25 degrees)
Minimum turning radius (m)		2.7
Engine type		RC13E
Total Displacement (cm3 )		655
Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm)		60.0×58.0
Compression Ratio		9.5
Max output (PS rpm)		70/9500
Max torque (kg-m rpm)		5.8/7500
Carburetor model		VE54
Starting method		Self
Ignition method		Transistor
Lubrication method		Combined pumping end method
Lubricant capacity (L)		3.2
Fuel tank capacity (L)		13
Clutch type		Wet multi-plate coil spring
Transmission type		Constant mesh 6-speed return
Transmission ratio	1st	2.769
	2 speed	1.850
	3 speed	1.428
	4 speed	1.153
	5 speed	0.965
	6th gear (OD gear)	0.821
Reduction ratio		3.090
Caster (degrees)		28°30′
Trail (mm)		98
Tire size	Front	100/90-19 57H
	Rear	130/90-16 67H
Brake type	Front	Hydraulic disc
	Rear	Mechanical leading trailing
Suspension method	Front	Telescopic type (with cylindrical air spring)
	Rear	Swing arm type
Frame Format		Double Cradle

The CBX is a motorcycle series built by Honda, and The CBX 650 was designed primarily for the American market. The sales description in the United States was CB650SC "Nighthawk". The engine, an air-cooled four-cylinder inline engine with 4-stroke petrol system has two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and 16 valves with hydraulic valve clearance compensation. In Germany today, about 2500 pieces allowed. Also available were the DOHC four-cylinder 16-valve CBX750, CBX550 and CBX400.

Honda CBX650 Parts and Accessories

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Honda CBX650 Specs
Engine: Air / oil-cooled inline four-cylinder (4-stroke) 16V Engine displacement: 655 cc Rated power: 37 kW at 8000 / min (also known as 55 kW at 9,500 / min built) Carburetor: Keihin constant-pressure 29 mm Ignition: Contactless transistor ignition gear : 5th gear plus overdrive power transmission: cardan shaft starter: electronic starter frame: double cradle tubular steel frame Suspension: front: telescopic fork with anti-dive function (TRAC) and compressed air support Suspension: rear: Doppelarmschwinge with two spring struts variable spring suspension travel: front 160 mm / rear 95 mm brakes: front: double disc brake 275 mm with floating caliper and dual piston brakes: rear: Drum brake wheels and tires:. Leichtmetallguss rim v 19 "inch TUBELESS / h 16." customs TUBELESS Maximum laden mass: fully fueled 397 kg weight: 220 kg fuel tank capacity: 16.5 liters of which 3,0 l reserve consumption ca .: 6,2 l oil: 3,2 l motor 0.17 l Final drive V-max: 175 km / h V-max 200 km / h (55 kW version )