CBX 650 E

1987 Honda CBX 650 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Honda CBX 650 E naked motorcycle, Honda features a 656 cc (40 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 114.3 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the CBX 650 E measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.93 kg per horsepower). The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 202 km/h (126 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1983 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.