1979 CB650'79

• It came in one of two color schemes: Candy Muse Red with Maroon or Black with Red
• The gas tank and side covers were 2-tone
• The pinstripes were gold
• the "650" side cover decal was red and gold
• The wheels were black comstar
• The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
• The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
• The serial number began RC03-2002472

1980 CB650'80

• Colors:
  • Black
  • Candy Bourgogne Red
• The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper
• The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
• The wheels used wire spokes
• The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
• The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
• The serial number began RC05-2100002

1981 CB650'81

• Colors:
  • Cosmo Black Metallic
  • Candy Bourgogne Red
• The bike had an air adjustable front suspension
• The brakes featured front disc with single piston caliper
• The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
• The wheels used wire spokes
• The exhaust system was a 4-into-2
• The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
• The serial number began JH2RC050*BM200013

1982 CB650'82

• It came in Candy Muse Red
• The "CB650" side cover emblem was gold and red
• The front disc brake had a twin piston caliper
• The gas tank, seat, and side cover had a new design
• The engine was a 627cc SOHC inline four linked to a 5-speed transmission and a chain drive
• The serial number began JH2RC050*CM300003