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HONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR 1999

HONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR 1999
HONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR 1999 · Photo: de:Benutzer:Dene, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELHONDA NX 650 DOMINATOR 1999
Year1999
Engine TypeFour-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Displacement / Capacity644 cc / 39.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke100 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio8.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power32 kW / 44 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque53 Nm / 39 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
IgnitionDigital CDI
InductionSingle 40 mm Keihin VE-type carburettor
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel, single cradle
Front Suspension41 mm leading-axle fork, 220 mm / 8.6 in travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link single shock, 195 mm / 7.6 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 256 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height870 mm / 34.3 in
Wheelbase1435 mm / 56.4 in
Ground Clearance250 mm / 9.8 in
Dry Weight163 kg / 359.3 lbs
Wet Weight178 kg / 392.4 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre120/90-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption17.8 km/l / 41.9 mpg US
Top Speed160.8 km/h / 100 mph
Honda file

The 1999 Dominator carried on with the 1998 slimmer bodywork, with only colour changes in the closing years. It remained one of the longest-running big-single dual-sports of its era, prized for simplicity and easy handling. Its main weaknesses were vibration and limited performance at motorway speeds.