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Honda SLR 650

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Make Model |
Honda SLR 650 |
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Year |
1997 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, Single cylinder, four stroke. 4 valve per
cylinder. |
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Capacity |
644 |
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Bore x Stroke |
100 x 82 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
8.3:1 |
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Induction |
40mm Keihin carbs |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
39.4 hp 28.7 kW @ 5750 rpm |
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Max Torque |
54 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
41mm Telescopic forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Rising rate monoshock |
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Front Brakes |
Single 276mm discs 2 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
100/90-19 |
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Rear Tyre |
120/90-17 |
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Dry-Weight |
161 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
13 Litres |
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Consumption average |
43 mpg |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
15.9 sec / 144.8 km/h |
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Top Speed |
160 km/h |

A budget, stripped-down version of the NX650 Dominator,
the SLR650 is biased more towards the street part of the Dominator's
street/dirt package. A 48cm (19in) front wheel replaces the Dominator's 53cm
(21in) part, and the seat height is lower. The SLR is lighter than the
Dominator, due to the lack of a top fairing, slightly improving
acceleration. However, the SLR was built in Spain, and inconsistent quality
control is below Honda's usual high quality. For a cheap, simple roadster
though, the SLR's grunty, low-maintenance engine and soft suspension are
perfectly acceptable. The trail-styled tyres give reasonable grip and disc
brakes front and rear allow rapid stopping. The SLR650 was replaced in 1999
by the FX650 Vigor.
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