Honda CB650R: The Mid-weight Sports Naked Bike with Classic Styling

Engine: Powering the Honda CB650R is a 649cc, inline four-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC engine that comes mated to a six-speed gearbox fitted to an assist and slipper clutch. The powertrain can churn out a max power of 84.6bhp at 12,000rpm and a peak torque of 57.5Nm at 8,500rpm.0

Speed and mileage: The Honda CB650R can sprint from 0 to 60 km/h in 3.35 seconds, clock from 0-100 km/h in 3.49 seconds, and touch 0 to 200 km/h in 15.11 seconds. The bike’s top speed is 240 km/h and gives a mileage of 20 to 25 km/l. It has a fuel tank capacity of 15.4 litres and can travel a distance of up to 300 to 340 kilometres in a full tank.

Braking and suspension: The braking setup includes a 310mm single disc at the front and a 240mm single disc at the rear assisted by a dual-channel anti-locking braking system and dual radially-mounted four-piston brake callipers. Showa upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear perform suspension duties.

Dimensions: The Honda CB650R weighs 206 kg and has a seat height of 810 mm. The bike’s overall length is 2,128 mm, the overall width is 784 mm, and the overall height is 1,076 mm. The bike has a ground clearance of 148 mm and a wheelbase of 1,449 mm.

The Honda CB650R has an exciting mix of classic and modern features. The bike’s design makes it appear like an interesting mix of a classic café cruiser and a naked street bike.

The most prominent feature is the round LED headlight which has a halo-like daytime running light housed in the round headlamp cowl. The fully-digital LCD instrument cluster shows the speed, distance, fuel remaining, gear position, and a lot more. Its easy-to-read design and colours make it extremely attractive for riders to know the vital stats of the bike. The LED side indicators fitted just below the headlamp give brilliant blinks.

The tall-set handlebar has an eclectic switch mix enabling riders to switch on the electrical, from the central light to the winkers. The rearview mirrors provide an overview of the road behind and enable the rider to see what’s coming.

The muscular and well-chiselled 15.4-litre fuel tank is exceptionally spectacular to look and very functional at the same time. It holds enough petrol to travel more than 300-320 kilometres when filled to the brim.

The twin-split seat is comfortable and wide, and its design has not affected the ergonomics and riding comfort. The seating height of 810 mm enables the rider to ride comfortably and carry two people comfortably. At the rear end of the saddle features an under-seat LED taillight that blinks when the rider applies brakes.

The bike is built on a twin-tube type chassis linked to its first-rate suspension set-up. The golden colour Showa Separate Function Big Piston front shockers are highly smooth and make the ride bump-free, while the seven-step mono shocks with adjustable preload at the rear work in tandem with the first set of suspension.

The blacked-out tail section also features some interesting equipment and fixtures. The silver number plate hanger and fat 180-section tyre are extremely functional and give the bike a stunning look. The bike has an all-black exhaust that enhances its muscular appeal. The four exhaust downpipes sweep, and the rear muffler gets designed to direct the emission efficiently and sound away from the bike. It runs on a pair of five-spoke,17-inch Y- Y-shaped aluminium wheels.

The Honda CB650R comes in only one standard variant.

The bike comes in two colour options:

• Candy Chromosphere Red
• Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic

Honda CB650R has the following features:

• Retro-styled round LED headlamp: The Honda CB650R features a retro-looking round LED headlamp that gives brilliant light and looks attractive. The circular headlight, fitted with a sharp black bezel, gives out an intense, blue-tinted beam.
• Fully-digital instrument cluster: The CB650R features rich digital LCD instruments with a new, easy-to-read design; gear position and shift-up indicators are included in the display.
• Side indicators: The front side indicators get fitted adjacent to the round LED headlamp, while the rear side indicators get fitted between the rear number plate.
• Taillight: The LED taillight is minimal and fitted above the steel number plate mount.
• Disc brakes: The bike has dual, radial-mount four-piston callipers with 310mm floating discs, a single-piston rear calliper, and a 240mm disc.
• Dual-channel ABS: The braking of Honda CB650R get assisted by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system that offers an extra safety net when the brakes are applied.
• Golden Showa Separate Fork: The bike gets equipped with a golden adjustable 41mm Showa Separate Fork Function Big Piston (SFF-BP) upside-down forks.
• Five-spoke Y-shaped aluminium wheels: The Honda CB650R features premium 5-spoke all blacked-out Y-shaped 17-inch aluminium wheels at the front and the rear, which renders the bike a sporty and modern look.
• Four-cylinder engine: The bike features an inline four-cylinder, DOHC 16-valve, BS-VI specification engine, which has a 12,000rpm redline and features Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).
• Dual air intake duct: CB650R gets equipped with a dual air intake duct that enhances air intake and optimises torque delivery.
• Emergency stop signal: The emergency stop signal detects sudden braking and automatically activates the front and rear hazard lights. It warns all nearby vehicles about the sudden braking.
• Curved aluminium swingarm: The curved aluminium swingarm gets designed to be both hardwearing and handsome.
• Exhaust design: The four exhaust downpipes get attractively designed and give a potent sound.
• Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC): The system identifies slip at the rear wheel and adjusts engine torque that reduces the rear-wheel slip. It optimises the torque by modulating the fuel injection.
• Electric start: The bike comes with an electric start that can bring the bike to life with just a button press.
• Killswitch: The killswitch, or the engine stop button, is useful in emergencies where just a press on the switch can stop the motor at the right time.
• Pass light: This light allows riders to signal before overtaking any vehicle in front of them.
• GPS and navigation: The café racer has a GPS and navigation feature that lets the rider know the location and direction.