Honda CB650

mrbreeze · 02-18-2013, 09:14 AM

I stumbled on a 1979 Honda CB650 that is for sale. The owner is asking $1000. He says it is in good shape and it runs. He said he is selling because he needs some cash. I have only seen a couple of pictures. It does not have the stock exhaust. It looks fair in the pics, but I don't know the mileage, condition of the tires, etc. It's got Comstar wheels, which I don't much care for.

Anyway, it seems to me $1000 for a running bike is cheap.

If I buy it, I would use it to commute 36 miles one way, and just as a general run about... and just for something to tinker with

Is it worth $1000? Anything I should watch out for?

JBMorse · 02-18-2013, 09:56 AM

Is it just running or is it on the road and inspected? If you have to do things like brakes, tires, etc, the costs will add up quickly. If it's well sorted, on the road, and everything works as it should I would pay $1000. Has it been tuned to work well with the aftermarket exhaust?
The CB650 is a nice bike. The styling is not my thing but the engine is great. It's the same design as the CB500/550 but you get a hotter cam, electronic ignition, and a tensioner for the primary chain. It's probably not as fast as its rivals, but it's a nice, simple, easy to maintain bike that will go a long time before needing anything.

lrutt · 02-18-2013, 10:27 AM

$1k is a pretty good price for the 650. Would have to be damned nice to command that $$$

02-18-2013, 09:14 AM	#1
mrbreeze ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: God's Country Oddometer: 4,975	Honda CB650 I stumbled on a 1979 Honda CB650 that is for sale. The owner is asking $1000. He says it is in good shape and it runs. He said he is selling because he needs some cash. I have only seen a couple of pictures. It does not have the stock exhaust. It looks fair in the pics, but I don't know the mileage, condition of the tires, etc. It's got Comstar wheels, which I don't much care for. Anyway, it seems to me $1000 for a running bike is cheap. If I buy it, I would use it to commute 36 miles one way, and just as a general run about... and just for something to tinker with Is it worth $1000? Anything I should watch out for? __________________ it's up to us to choose to have a good day. No matter what happens, it's really up to us whether we decide it is a good day or not. Make it a good day. - from EvanADV http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=55

02-18-2013, 09:56 AM	#2
JBMorse Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: NH Oddometer: 199	Is it just running or is it on the road and inspected? If you have to do things like brakes, tires, etc, the costs will add up quickly. If it's well sorted, on the road, and everything works as it should I would pay $1000. Has it been tuned to work well with the aftermarket exhaust? The CB650 is a nice bike. The styling is not my thing but the engine is great. It's the same design as the CB500/550 but you get a hotter cam, electronic ignition, and a tensioner for the primary chain. It's probably not as fast as its rivals, but it's a nice, simple, easy to maintain bike that will go a long time before needing anything. __________________ Summer 2010: Trans-continental Trip on the CB500 Planning Blog Vintage Motorcycle Wood Block Prints

02-18-2013, 10:27 AM	#3
lrutt SILENCE.....i kill you Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 796	$1k is a pretty good price for the 650. Would have to be damned nice to command that $$$ __________________ 2004 Harley Sporster 1200C, 2001 Ducati M900, 2001 Honda XR650L, 1994 Harley Heritage, 1978 Honda CB750K with sidecar, 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans, 1976 Honda CB750K, 1965 Honda 305 Dream, 1973 Norton 850 Commando, 1971 Triumph Trophy 650, 1970 Honda Trail 90, 1970 Triumph Tiger 650, 1973 Honda Z50, 1984 Yamaha Virago 1000, 1981 Honda Passport 70, 1970 Suzuki T250, 1971 Yamaha RT1 360

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