1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Listing Update: This CX650T did not meet reserve with bidding up to $10,300.

In 1982, Honda introduced its first production turbocharged motorcycle, the CX500T. The next year, they bumped up displacement to form the Honda CX650 Turbo. While Kawasaki, and Suzuki also offered turbo’d competition, Yamaha and Honda were the most successful from a commercial standpoint. With that said, turbocharged production bikes never caught on, and only approximately 1,200 of these bikes ever came to the United States.

Honda CX650 Turbo - Sidecover

“Off boost, the CX650T chuffs its way down the road like a mildly tuned 650 twin. On boost, it accelerates like an F-4 being blasted off the flight deck of the USS Enterprise by a steam catapult.”
— Rider, October 1983

The Honda CX650T produced 100 horsepower and was capable of hitting 140 mph. It was surprisingly portly, at over 570 pounds, but it could still return 45 miles per gallon. On paper, it wasn’t bad at all. Unfortunately, turbo lag proved to be a difficult challenge, and insurance companies charged nearly-prohibitive rates for those brave enough to regularly dip into boost. These factors were major contributors to why this bike only lasted in the market for one year.

Honda CX650 Turbo - Front

This specific Honda CX650 Turbo has just 4,450 miles and is claimed to be mint thanks to a ‘complete refurbishing from a certified Honda restorer’. The seller lists several things and than says it’s in ‘better than new condition’. Then he goes on to say that it’s missing the left hand compartment door, which is almost insulting after the previous description. Oh well.

Honda CX650 Turbo - Front Right

Find this Honda CX650 Turbo for sale in Woonsocket, Rhode Island with bidding up to $3,047 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $15,500