Honda NT650

The Honda Hawk GT (NT650) motorcycle was designated as model RC31 and was designed by Toshiaki Kishi, and was the second Honda with "Pro-Arm" suspension bike after the RC30 VFR750R. The RC model designation is for bikes up to 750 cc, though the Honda Pacific Coast (PC800) has an engine of more than 750 cc and a model designation of RC34.

Honda Hawk GT
1988 Honda Hawk GT
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledNT650, Bros, RC31
Production1988–1992
ClassNaked bike
Engine647 cc (39.5 cu in), four-stroke, 52° V-twin
Bore / stroke79.0 mm x 66.0 mm
Compression ratio9.4:1
Top speed180 km/h (110 mph)
Power43 kW (58 hp) (claimed)
28.0 kW (37.5 hp) (rear wheel)
Torque42 N⋅m (31 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)
Transmission5-speed, manual, chain
SuspensionF: Showa 41mm non-adjustable fork, 140 mm (5.5 in) wheel travel
R: Showa shock with adjustable preload, 120 mm (4.7 in) wheel travel
BrakesF: Dual-piston, 316 mm (12.4 in) disc
R: Single-piston, 240 mm (9.4 in) disc
TiresF: 110/80–17
R: 150/70–17
Rake, trail28.0º, 120 mm (4.7 in)
Wheelbase1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Seat height30.6 in (780 mm)
Weight181.0 kg (399.1 lb) (claimed) (dry)
187 kg (412 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)
Oil capacity2.8 L (3.0 US qt)

The Hawk GT is one of the first modern naked bikes along with the Yamaha SRX, which were both released several years before the Ducati Monster and eventually the Suzuki SV650. The Hawk GT is often described as a cult bike.

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