Honda NT 650 Hawk vs Honda CB650F (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NT 650 Hawkstacks up against the Honda CB650F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda NT 650 HawkHonda CB650F
Model year19882019
Price$3,995
Engine647 cc649 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight178 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Dual-piston calipers and sintered metal pads.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single-piston caliper.
Tires110/80-17 / 150/70-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda NT 650 Hawk vs Honda CB650F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda NT 650 Hawk and the Honda CB650F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NT 650 Hawk brings its published horsepower in a 178 kg package, while the Honda CB650F counters with 89 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: