Triumph Tiger 650 TR6R (1973) vs Honda CB 650SC Nighthawk (1982-83)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Honda |
| Model: | Tiger 650 TR6R | CB 650SC Nighthawk |
| Years: | 1973 | 1982-83 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in | 626 cc / 38.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 71.5 mm | 59.8 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | 30 mm Amal concentric carburetor, R930 | 4x Keihin 26mm carburetors |
| Ignition: | 12V Battery and coil, Lucas | Transistorized |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 6500 rpm | 50 hp / 37 kW @ 8000 |
| Max Torque: | 50.1 Nm / 5.1 kgf-m / 37 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm | 49 Nm / 36 lb-ft @ 6500 |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 12.08 / 2nd 8.36 / 3rd 6.15 / 4th 4.66:1 | 1st 2.692 (18.13) 2nd 1.777 (11.97) 3rd 1.333 (8.98) 4th 1.041 (7.01) 5th 0.884 (5.95) |
| Frame: | Welded frame with large diameter oil-containing main tube | Tubular steel full cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, 2-way hydraulic damping | Showa air-spring, 39mm stanchion tube diameter, brake-actuated hydraulic anti-dive |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, hydraulically damped, adjustable preload | Dual Showa shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 2LS, 200 mm / 8" | 2x 275mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 1LS, 180 mm / 7" | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 x 19 K70 | 3.50 -19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 x 18 K70 | 130/90 -16 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2220 mm / 87.5 in Width: 736 mm / 29.0 in | Length 2210 mm /87.0 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1171 mm / 46.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 56 in | 1509 mm / 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 178 mm / 7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.2 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 13.6 Litres / 3.6 US gal |