NT 650 V Deauville

2001 Honda NT 650 V Deauville Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Honda NT 650 V Deauville features a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 86.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the NT 650 V Deauville measures 223 kg (492 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 814 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,473 mm (58 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19.5-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 179 km/h (111 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1998 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.