Enduro Bikes

1997Honda NX 650 Dominator

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The 1997 Honda NX 650 Dominator is a versatile air-cooled enduro designed for adventure-seeking riders balancing on-road and off-road capability. Its single-cylinder 644cc engine delivers reliable mid-range torque, while the comfortable 880mm seat height and manageable 167kg weight make it accessible for riders of varying experience levels.

Capacity: 644.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 167.0 kg
Seat height: 880 mm
Power: 44.0 HP (32.4 kW)

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What’s new for the 1997 Honda NX 650 Dominator

vs the 1996

Spec	1996	1997
Power	43.5 HP (32.0 kW)	44.0 HP (32.4 kW)
Top speed	—	165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
Dry weight	164.0 kg (361.6 pounds)	167.0 kg (368.2 pounds)
Seat height	865 mm (34.1 inches)	880 mm (34.6 inches)

Other years 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail82%

Cornering65%

City riding60%

Daily riding55%

Touring42%

Two-up30%

Track20%

Best for: Built primarily for off-road and light dual-sport riding, with enough manners to serve as a simple commuter or backroads scratcher.
Built for: A no-frills, torquey thumper that rewards a relaxed, back-to-basics riding style over outright speed or refinement.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders wanting sustained highway comfort, passenger-friendly touring, or strong outright acceleration.

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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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 880mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 1997 Honda NX 650 Dominator, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 644.0 ccm
Power: 44.0 HP (32.4 kW)
Torque: 55.0 Nm (5.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2635 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 82.0 mm
Compression: 8.3:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 910 mm
Overall height: 1260 mm
Seat height: 880 mm
Dry weight: 167.0 kg
Wet weight: 180.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres
Ground clearance: 250 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front wheel travel: 220 mm
Rear wheel travel: 195 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 256 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 90/90-21
Rear tyre: 120/90-17

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	1992	1996	1997	1999	2003
Capacity	644 cc	644 cc	644 cc	644 cc	644 cc	644 cc
Dry weight	153 kg	153 kg	164 kg	167 kg	167 kg	167 kg
Seat height	880 mm	880 mm	865 mm	880 mm	870 mm	880 mm
Fuel capacity	13 L	13 L	16 L	16 L	16 L	16 L