Honda NT650
The Honda NTV is an undisguised motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer Honda. The Naked Bike was founded in 1988 as the successor of the VT 500 E, to reconnect to the success of the CX 500 - series. The model code is RC33. Like the CX it has shaft drive, and a 647 cc liquid-cooled big V-2 engine in transverse arrangement. The engine was installed in other Honda models like the Transalp, Africa Twin and Shadow and is considered durable.
In America, a sister model, the Honda NT 650 Hawk, sold with chain drive, of which there are some who also managed by individual imports to Europe. The NTV was built with some modifications until 1997; in 1998 it was replaced by the NT 650V Deauville. In Germany, the NTV 650 was about 15 000 buyers.
Models
1988
- First model
- Rated output 44 kW (60 hp)
1989-1992
- Gear ratio changed, improved clutch
- Seat better upholstered
- Modified fork
- Rated output 44 kW (60 hp)
1993-1994
- Handlebar instead of clip-ons
- Words " Revere " is omitted
- Main stand is omitted (only as an extra )
- Modified carburetor / carburetor / reduced cross in the air filter inlet
- Modified exhaust, smaller cross-section with additional damping
- Rated output 42 kW (57 hp)
1995-1997
- Longer exhaust and leaner jetting due to new emissions and noise protection directives
- Rated output 39 kW ( 53 hp )
Performance variations
- All models also available: 37 kW, 27 kW, 20 kW
- Throttling was i.a. possible on intake, also throttle stop
Tire approval
- Bridgestone BT45
- Bridgestone Battlax BT023
- Metzler lasertec / Z1 - Z2
- Pirelli Sport Demon
- Continental Road Attack Road Attack -2 and
Tire size
- Front: 110 / 80-17 57H TL
- 110 / 70-17 ( released Bridgestone BT023, Continental Road Attack )
- Rear: 150 / 70-17 69H TL
- 160 / 60-17 ( released Continental Road Attack )
Motor
- V2 engine with 3 valves per cylinder, dual ignition
- Overhead camshaft ( SOHC)
- Bore × stroke: 79 × 66 mm
- Displacement: 647 cm ³
- Compression ratio: 9.2:1