1985 Red 650
In it's 1982 debut, the 650 Nighthawk was actually just as much a "swan song" as it was a "new beginning." Although it was a new model, the engine was the last of the Honda SOHC inline 4's.
One has to believe that either Honda had a lot of left over SOHC motors to clear from inventory, or the engine factory was way behind schedule on the new one. It hit the showroom with two color schemes; Candy Flair Blue, and Cosmo Black Metallic. The instruments and headlight were round. This was also the only year the 650 had "four into four" exhaust. The actual engine size was 627cc, and it had "screen-type" valve adjusters. It was also chain driven. It came with one feature that should be brought back - adjustable handle bars!
In it's 1982 debut, the 650 Nighthawk was actually just as much a "swan song" as it was a "new beginning." Although it was a new model, the engine was the last of the Honda SOHC inline 4's.
One has to believe that either Honda had a lot of left over SOHC motors to clear from inventory, or the engine factory was way behind schedule on the new one. It hit the showroom with two color schemes; Candy Flair Blue, and Cosmo Black Metallic. The instruments and headlight were round. This was also the only year the 650 had "four into four" exhaust. The actual engine size was 627cc, and it had "screen-type" valve adjusters. It was also chain driven. It came with one feature that should be brought back - adjustable handle bars!
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