NTV 650

1996 Honda NTV 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Honda NTV 650 naked motorcycle, Honda relies on a 647 cc (39.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 53 HP (38.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81.9 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 NTV 650 measures 188 kg (414 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1993 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.