1997 Honda SLR 650

Make Model	Honda SLR 650
Year	1997 - 98
Engine	Four stroke, Single cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	644 cc / 39.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	100 x 82 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Induction	40mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque	54 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Rising rate monoshock
Front Brakes	Single 276mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	100/90-19
Rear Tyre	120/90-17
Wheelbase	1440 mm /
Seat Height	845 mm / 33.3 in
Dry Weight	161.0 kg / 354.9 lbs
Wet Weight	180 kg / 396.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13 Litres / 3.6 US gal
Consumption Average	43 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	15.9 sec / 144.8 km/h
Top Speed	160 km/h /; 100 mph

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.