NTV 650

1997 Honda NTV 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Honda NTV 650 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) while maximum torque reaches 52 Nm (38.4 lb-ft), 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, 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 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.53 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 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.