1988Honda NT 650V Revere
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The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere is a Japanese sport tourer powered by a 647cc liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 56.1 hp and 56.9 Nm. It weighs 188 kg dry and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 19-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 647.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 188.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 56.1 HP (40.9 kW) @ 7897 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport-touring motorcycle built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport-touring motorcycle from Honda, built around a 647cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The Honda NT 650V Revere passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 80.6% of the time, 0.6 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 50% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda NT 650V Revere | 50 Average | 412 |
| 2 | Yamaha FZ 750 | 30 Below average | 3,490 |
| 3 | Kawasaki GPX 600 R | 29 Below average | 3,592 |
| 4 | Kawasaki GPZ 550 | 24 Below average | 2,886 |
| 5 | Yamaha XJ 600 | 19 Poor | 8,755 |
| 6 | Kawasaki GPZ 600 R | 19 Poor | 3,846 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 647.0 ccm
- Power
- 56.1 HP (40.9 kW) @ 7897 RPM
- Torque
- 56.9 Nm (5.8 kgf-m) @ 6053 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2984 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
Performance
- Top speed
- 167.0 km/h (103.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
- Overall length
- 2190 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 188.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Pro-arm single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustment.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 316mm disc 2 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 316 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 276 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1988 | 1990 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 647 cc | 647 cc | 647 cc | 647 cc | 647 cc |
| Dry weight | 188 kg | 188 kg | 188 kg | 188 kg | 188 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | 68 Good | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda NT 650V Revere?
The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere has a Capacity of 647.0 ccm (39.48 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda NT 650V Revere have?
The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere has a Power of 56.1 HP (40.9 kW) @ 7897 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda NT 650V Revere have?
The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda NT 650V Revere?
The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere has a Torque of 56.9 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 6053 RPM.
How much does the Honda NT 650V Revere weigh?
The 1988 Honda NT 650V Revere has a Dry weight of 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds).
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