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