Honda 650cc standard and sport motorcycles explained

Honda CBR650R
Manufacturer:Honda
Production:2019-present
Predecessor:Honda CBR650F
Class:Sport bike
Engine: inline-four

The Honda 650 cc standard and sport motorcycles are a range of inline-four standard and sport motorcycles made by Honda since 2013. The line includes the CB650F standard or 'naked bike', and the CBR650F sport bike that replaced outgoing CB600F Hornet.[1] [2]

The motorcycles have a new twin-spar steel chassis and a new inline-4 engine with a longer stroke increasing the displacement to 650 cc. ABS is optional, and a variant with ABS standard and restricted air intakes reduces the power below the limit for the European A2 licence. They have four-into-one side-swept exhaust headers with a stubby exhaust muffler, which Honda claims improve mass centralisation.[3] Honda made significant technical and cosmetic updates in 2017.[4]

In November 2018, at EICMA, Honda announced the CB650R naked bike with their Neo Sports Café styling previously introduced on the CB1000R and CB300R, and the CBR650R sport bike with new Fireblade-style fairing.[5] [6] Both motorcycles also received significant chassis and engine updates.

Model history

2014 "CB650F/CBR650F" (RC74)

Successor to the Hornet Honda CB600F and Honda CBR600F, The All-new 650 class come with the standard "naked" version the CB650F, and the full fairing sport version the CBR650F .[7] Base on the style of the 600F, this model still get a single triangle front lamp, hi clip-on, and the one piece's seat. offering in Red and matte Black color, which some market get the iconic Honda Tri-color schem.

2016 "CB650F/CBR650F" (RC74)

Livery update with red frame and white frame.[8]

2017 "CB650F/CBR650F" (RC96)

Honda has freshened up the mid-life by the new color scheme and the Euro 4 emissions regulation, the crankcase color has changed from black to bronze color, LED headlights, updated air intake flow path, smaller two-chamber exhaust muffler, lowered gear ratios, Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) front suspension, ABS standard.[9]

2019 "CB650R/CBR650R" (RH01)

The model change for the 650s - Neo Sports Café - brought them stylistically in line with the CB125R, CB300R, and CB1000R. The CBR650R sport bike also get the Fireblade style fairing and dual front lamps; rigid lighter frame, updated frame geometry, inverted Showa separate function front fork (SFF), the clip-on fork has moved to a lower position under the upper triple clamp, lighter cast Y-spoke aluminium wheels that is look the same to the Fireblade, radial mounted front brake calipers pair with the 320mm drilled disk, ABS standard, updated air intake with dual ram air under the front lamp and larger exhaust pipe & muffler, closer ratio gearing, flatter torque, higher red-line, assist slipper clutch, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) (working with ABS sensor), full LED lighting, integrated LCD dashboard, gear indicator, shift light, Quick Shifter(shift up) System (Optional), rear seat crowl (Optional).[10]

2021 "CB650R/CBR650R" (RH03)

With Euro 5 emissions regulation Honda has Camshaft and engine mapping revise, Minor styling updates including the LCD dashboard angle and illumination, Showa SFF-BP (separate function front fork big piston), new tail section fairing and license plate holder, new crankcase cover (still bronze color), revised cycle geometry and ergonomics.[11]

2024 "CB650R/CBR650R"

Revised styling with additional features including new TFT display, and Honda also revealed their new E-Clutch technology offering standard version and E-Clutch equipped version on these models.

Specifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed unless otherwise specified.

class="table-rh" Year2013-2016 (RC74)2017-2018 (RC96)2019-2020 (RH01)2021–2023 (RH03)2024-Present
class="table-rh" ModelCB650FCBR650FCB650FCBR650FCB650RCBR650RCB650RCBR650RCB650RCBR650R
class="table-rh" TypeNakedSportNakedSportNakedSportNakedSportNakedSport
class="table-rh" EngineFour stroke, inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves, liquid-cooled
class="table-rh" Displacement
class="table-rh" Bore x stroke
class="table-rh" Compression ratio11.4 : 111.6 : 1
class="table-rh" Fuel delivery
class="table-rh" IgnitionFully transistorized with ignition advance CR9EH-9 (NGK) or U27FER9 (DENSO)Fully transistorized with ignition advance IMR9E-9HES (NGK) or VUH27ES (DENSO)
class="table-rh" Maximum power at 9,500 rpm at 11,000 rpm at 12,000 rpm[12]
class="table-rh" Maximum torque at 8,000 rpm at 8,000 rpm at 8,500 rpm at 8,500 rpm
class="table-rh" Transmission6-speed sequential, constant mesh
class="table-rh" ClutchWet, multi-plate, coil springWet, multi-plate, coil spring, assist slipper
class="table-rh" Chain & Sprocket525 o-ring chain, 118 links (DID 525V11 or RK 525KRW) Front 15T Rear 42T
Gear ratio
1 3.0713.071
22.2352.352
31.7771.888
41.5201.560
51.3331.370
61.2141.214
Final drive1.690/2.800
class="table-rh" FrameTubular steel, diamond, stressed engine
class="table-rh" Rake25.5°
class="table-rh" Trail
class="table-rh" Turning radius
class="table-rh" Front wheel17M/C × MT3.00 cast aluminium
class="table-rh" Rear wheel17M/C × MT4.50 cast aluminium
class="table-rh" Front tyre120/70 ZR17 58W
class="table-rh" Rear tyre180/55 ZR17 73W
class="table-rh" Front brakeDual petal disks, Axial mount 4 piston Nissin caliper with ABSDual petal disks, Axial mount 4 piston Nissin caliper (revise model) with ABSDual floating discs, Radial mount 4 piston Nissin caliper with ABS
class="table-rh" Rear brakeSingle disc, 1 piston Nissin caliper with ABS
class="table-rh" Front suspensionNon-adjustable Conventional Telescopic ForkNon-adjustable Conventional Telescopic Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) Non-adjustable Inverted Showa Separate Function Fork (SFF)Non-adjustable Inverted Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP)
class="table-rh" Rear suspensionSingle shock, 7-stage preload adjustable;
cast aluminium double-sided swingarm
Single shock, 10-stage preload adjustable;
cast aluminium double-sided swingarm
class="table-rh" Front suspension travel
class="table-rh" Rear suspension travel
class="table-rh" Wheelbase
class="table-rh" Overall length
class="table-rh" Overall width
class="table-rh" Overall height (2017-2018)
class="table-rh" Seat height
class="table-rh" Ground clearance
class="table-rh" Fuel tank capacity
class="table-rh" Engine oilSAE 10w-30, JASO T 903 standard : MA (draining)

(disassembly)

SAE 10w-30, JASO T 903 standard : MA (draining)

(disassembly)

class="table-rh" Coolant Pro Honda HP Coolant
class="table-rh" Wet weight (abs Version)205 kg (452 lb) for Standard 207 kg (456 lb) for E-Clutch209 kg (461 lb) for Standard211 kg (465 lb) for E-Clutch
class="table-rh" Maximum weight capacity
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014 Honda CB650F - A2 License Optional. 8 November 2013.
  2. Web site: 2014 Honda CBR650F - More of a Good Thing. 8 November 2013.
  3. Web site: 2017 Honda CB650F.
  4. Web site: ロードスポーツモデル「Cbr650F」「Cb650F」のスタイリングを刷新し走りを熟成させ発売.
  5. Web site: Honda CB650R Completes the "Neo Sports Café" Lineup for 2019. 6 November 2018.
  6. Web site: Goodbye Honda CBR650F...Hello Honda CBR650R. 16 November 2018.
  7. Web site: 新開発の直列4気筒エンジンを搭載した「Cbr650F」「Cb650F」を新発売.
  8. News: 2015-11-18. 2016 Honda CBR650F - Ride Review & Specs / Sport Bike Motorcycle. 2021-07-18. Honda-Pro Kevin. en-US.
  9. Web site: ロードスポーツモデル「Cbr650F」「Cb650F」のスタイリングを刷新し走りを熟成させ発売.
  10. Web site: ミドルクラスのネイキッドロードスポーツモデル「Cb650R」を発売.
  11. Web site: 「Cb650R」「Cbr650R」のカラーリングやシートカウルの外観デザイン、フロントフォークの仕様を変更するなど熟成を図り発売.
  12. Web site: Specifications – CBR650R – Super Sport – Range – Motorcycles – Honda. www.honda.co.uk.