NTV 650 Revere

1989 Honda NTV 650 Revere Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1989 Honda NTV 650 Revere features a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 92.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the NTV 650 Revere measures 208 kg (459 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.47 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.