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Honda 650 Four (CB650) Motorcycles

1979 CB650’79

  • It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Maroon or Black with Red
  • The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone
  • The pinstripes were gold
  • the “650” side cover decal was red and gold
  • The wheels were black comstar
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
  • The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
  • The serial number began RC03-2002472

1980 CB650’80

  • Colors:
    • Black
    • Candy Bourgogne Red
  • The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper
  • The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
  • The wheels used wire spokes
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
  • The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
  • The serial number began RC05-2100002

1981 CB650’81

  • Colors:
    • Cosmo Black Metallic
    • Candy Bourgogne Red
  • The bike had an air adjustable front suspension
  • The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper
  • The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
  • The wheels used wire spokes
  • The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
  • The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
  • The serial number began JH2RC050*BM200013

1982 CB650’82

  • It came in Candy Muse Red
  • The “CB650” side cover emblem was gold and red
  • The front disc brake had a twin piston caliper
  • The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
  • The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
  • The serial number began JH2RC050*CM300003

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