Very nice 2-parter Julien! I am currently on my first bike, the 2019 CB300R. I am getting a CBR650R as soon as I can sell this one. I look for the exact same things as you and your preferences and experience helped me feel even better about my plan. Soon there will be one more (red) CBR on the road ;)
I really appriciate this review! Havet been looking for a user review for a while now since I am concidering buying a 2020 for this season. I did my licence course in the CB650F and found it quite fun and easy to ride. I did strugle with neutral between first and second gear when upshifting, so that is one of my concerns. But maybe that can be resolved by adjusting the gear lever. Keep up the good work with these videos!
Hey man, thanks a lot for your feedback! Very happy to see my review is useful. My problem with shifting to higher gears was fixed by the adjustment indeed, but before you go and adjust anything, there might be another thing affecting this, namely the RPM. This bike likes to be revved up a bit, which I didn’t realise at first and therefore I used to end up in neutral when shifting from 1st to 2nd, too, due to low RPM. Anyway, hope you’ll enjoy the hell out of your new bike the same way I do, it’s a kick ass machine😉🙏
excellent and in-depth review. Keep up the good work and this channel will grow. I, myself very interesting in buying this sport-touring bike (I am a cruiser rider) and your previous is perfect for my need. Thank you!
This review is perfection! You covered every detail there is to metion and the things i've been searching for on the youtube for a while... So thank you so much for that! Hope you'll get more views because you definitely deserve em, cheers!
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@Tristen Rodney I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
This whole series was great. I was leaning on getting this and after seeing your breakdown and overall experience, I'm sold. Thank you very much Also your mods are very tasteful, the seat cowl makes such a big difference
Thanks a lot mate! Glad my review was useful. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with this bike and even more with the 2021 model with revised front suspension and other minor but very smart upgrades😌👍 Ride safe!
hi, i really like the way you did the review. I'm planning to sell my cb650r and buy the new cbr650r. is the riding position comfortable enough for city riding? how much it took you to make the change from a naked to a sport bike, in terms of handling the bike in traffic? thanks
Hey man, thank you, glad you liked the vid! :) CBR is very comfortable, I could ride it for ages really. So unless you have any back problems you’ll do just fine. In terms of handling it is really not a dramatic difference either. Only the turn angle is a bit wider than with any naked bike, so U-turns take some getting used to, but that’s it. Other than that I connected with the bike immediately. I recommend you test ride it anyway if you have that option, but I’m sure it won’t be a big difference to what you’re used to :)
Good review. I found your channel searching for cbr650 and I've been binge watching ever since 👍 I have a Z400 myself but I'm definitely eyeing the Honda.
Hey mate, thanks a lot for your kind feedback! :) The jacket is Dainese Avro 4. I would love to review it but sadly I don't have it anymore.. so all I can say it's a very nice piece with pockets for protective inserts in the back and on the chest (protectors not included), it comes with a removable thermal layer which is super convenient on cold days (even perfect for winter riding), it has some silver lining on the fabric inside with anti-bacterial effect and you can combine it with any Dainese leather pants. It's not perforated but has zipped openings under arms on the back side as well as on the chest. It was able to withstand rain very well and on summer days I was naturally sweating my ass off, but the adjustable ventilation helped. I bought it for about 420 euros, which was a good price as far as I'm concerned.
@@KingJulienMoto I went to check it out yesterday and it's a solid jacket, I live in UK.. Would you go for the perforated one? What happened to your jacket?
@@TheWidowMaker. I think this one is as solid as it gets man. I wouldn’t go for a perforated one since I would usually ride on cold days during winter months, too, as well as in light rain. Perforation is a weakness in such conditions, as it lets the cold and the water in. I don’t have it because I lost all of my stuff to a fire, including my motorcycle😏
Nice video Julien, I love the whole CBR range. Iam don’t whether or not to get a cbr500r or the cbr650r for my first bike. Is it definitely comfortable as Iam not as young as I used to be so I don’t want my back killing after an hour or so. The 500r is nearly upright which is good but the 650 looks a bit more hunched over. I love the details you go through. Perfect video
Hey Dan, thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the vid! I can only speak for myself but I find this bike really comfortable. I never suffered from back pain on it, but the truth is I am a very active person in a pretty good physical shape, so it surely could play a role.. The only part of my body that would get sore after a full day trip is usually my butt😁 Never sat on the 500 though, so I can’t really compare the two. I would suggest you go to your local Honda dealership and take both bikes for a spin. In my city they offer 45 min test rides and require only a 300 eur deposit, so I assume the conditions are generally this friendly at any Honda dealership. 45 minutes should be enough to see whether your back feels comfortable on the bike.
@@KingJulienMoto thank you very much, I wish more bike reviews/ living with reviews were as good as yours. Your bike looks amazing. Hopefully il be on one like it soon. Keep up the good work and i Carnt wait for the next videos 👍🏻🙂
Thank you for such a great review! Would you recommend this bike to returning rider? I had just completed moto safety classes to refresh my skills and looking for bike now. Thinking between cbr500r cbr650r cb650r and Trident 660. Test rode Trident today very manageable bike but I didn't like the seat, and wind is uncomfortable on it after 65 mph.
Hey Dmitry, thank you for your kind feedback man! Happy you found the review useful ;) I would definitely recommend the CBR as a great bike for a returning rider. It’s not scary to ride but also you won’t get bored anytime soon. While I really enjoy naked bikes, the sportiness of the CBR with the fairing and the clip-on handlebars really sold it for me. I just find it a ton sexier than any naked street bike and comfort-wise it is almost comparable. It’s a perfect blend of the two worlds for me and mine was a very reliable machine, too. Hope this helps, take care!
Great review! Our stories are very similar. I am a 1.73m guy, riding a Yamaha MT- 03 since 2018 (which was my first bike- i commute with it all the time unless it's raining) and i'm looking to take the next step forward to a bigger bike. The only bike 2 bikes that really sit well with me are the CBR650R and the R6. A new R6 is too expensive though, so i am leaning towards your bike. Kind of a pointless question but, do you think this is the bike i should get? Anything i should watch out for or any other bike i should look at?
Hey man, I would go for CBR unless you want to do a lot of racing on a track. R6 is a total beast but it’s also notorious for how uncomfortable it is. I know all superbikes are not too comfotable to ride and defo not suitable for long rides, but yamaha seems to be on the top discomfort level. Hondas are definitely friendlier for commuters and the CBR650R really offers the best out of the two worlds. And the other commuter friendly sport bikes.. Ninja 650 comes with great price but it lacks the top power that Honda has to offer and feels almost like a naked bike, which is not as exciting. Then there’s the new Aprilia RS660 which is definitely interesting and worth checking. I am very excited about it and I want to test it for sure. It’s pricier though and good for you only if you trust italian bikes, which I personally do, but I know they require way more care and service than japanese bikes.I don’t regret my decision a single bit and I don’t think anyone coming from lightweight class really could. CBR is a wonderful bike :-)
@@KingJulienMoto thanks for taking the time to respond. To be honest, the kawa doesn't look as gorgeous in my eyes and the price is not that different. Not for when you are buying a bike. The aprilia does look good, but i wouldnt trust an Italian bike. Most annoying time of a year is for sure when i have to take my bike to the mechanic and i can't ride it for a day or two, so i'd rather keep that to a minimum!
@@copa593 I fully agree man! With a japanese bike, you have all information you need to maintain it all by yourself to a pretty extreme extent. And they’re great quality bikes. Anyway - ride safe, be safe and enjoy your new bike, whatever your final decision is ;-)
Hey Tommy, try adjusting the shifter pedal. Mine was too low, so I got it adjusted by a service technician and problem solved. You mighg have the same issue. If the bike is new it’s most likely just that you need to adjust it to your riding style :-)
Hey Erik, I decided to go for the red one since I wanted to be seen on the road and the racing red really shines. Black is cool and elegant though and the 2021 with silver accents looks just gorgeous! I like the looks of it more than the 2021 red one to be honest. Anyway, there is no bad decison when it comes to the two options, but please if you go for the black one, do me a favor and call it “Batmobile”🙏
@@buzzsoul6009 I can usually do around 300 km per one full tank when mostly in the city (4-5k revs). If I was cruising mostly on a highway or outside a city, I could do more. But of course it depends on your riding style and traffic. I imagine the traffic in India is way heavier than in my little Slovakia.. But I am personally pretty happy with the fuel consumption I have. And the bike is super comfortable for a sportsbike. I only feel discomfort after a full day of riding, since the seat is definitely not built for that. even worse when I have a passenger, cause I can't move my ass around too much haha. but if I'm alone, I can ride for up to 2 hours with no break without feeling any discomfort.
After one year things that I disliked: Grips are hard plastic and offer zero grip. Throttle is god awful, wonky and just feels unprecise. I would say the seat is pretty on the hard side. My ass hurt after a day of riding. While the clutch is nice and easy to use and perfect for commuting it also give no feedback or engagement point. Overall a nice bike but too expensive in my opinion with the throttle/grips being the biggest flaws. I sold it after a year.
Hey man, thank you for sharing your experience! This again proves how different we can feel about the same product. I don’t have any problem with the throttle or the engagement point of the clutch and the seat gets uncomfortable for me only when I’m not on my own. But that’s why I did the review solely on my behalf. There are too many factors to consider and no matter how hard you try to be objective, the only truly objective facts are the specs of the bike and nothing else. Then it’s all about preference. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, all the best :-)
@@KingJulienMoto The throttle/grip only annoyed me in the last few months, but they should be better for this price imo. Get an exhaust on yours, the engine is great fun (even compared to the liter bike I got afterwards) and sounds awesome without that huge cat.
@@niklas1723 thanks, I will get there eventually for sure. I’m planning to stay with this baby for a very long time, so there will be a lot of upgrades😊 which liter bike do you have currently?
Reading back my comments I sound kinda too negative about the bike. It's an awesome maschine and I had tons of fun with it in that year as it was my first own bike. I just think for the price the throttle and seat could have been better. But I could have fixed that with mods if I intended to keep it^^
Thanks mate!! Saw in another comment that you’re getting this baby tomorrow?! Congrats mate, you’ll be extremely happy!😍🥳 The tires are good for everyday riding, even in wet and cold weather. I also had a full day motorcycle training on those tires where we were trying leans etc. (check out the ep. 29 of my vlog) and they did their job. But a lot of people have been complaining about them and made some bad experience so if you want to go knee down on the race track, I would probably recommend something more solid. The stock tires are always worse quality due to production cost cutting ;)
@@KingJulienMoto That was kind of you, I finally just got the chance to ride it and WOW... I can not even explain how great it is. (you know you have one lol) Its fast, it stops quick, it handles very well, its great! (I am coming from a cruiser) this thing is so great! I just had one question, what did you do for break in? is says not too many things in the manual. also I love how it rides!! (Coming from a BMW R 1200C, It was a great bike, but not as nice as a whole) also I love how it has low handlebars, its great! Thanks!
g Very useful, sensible and helpful review. , I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway( Commuting) and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? don't like Adventure such an engine, love Naked bike & sport tour bike so what is your opinion? o or Kawa Ninja 650 or Aprilia RS660
Hey fellow rider, if you’re looking for a sports tourer then the position on Ninja 650 is definitely more upright and back-friendly than the CBR. Also, it comes for the best price, has a really cool TFT display, looks fantastic in the signature Kawi green and must be great fun to ride with its twin cylinder engine with a lot of torque. It also comes with optional touring package, which includes two saddle bags and a tall windscreen, so you wouldn’t have to look for aftermarket products if you’re willing to invest an extra buck.. The top power is not as good as with Honda or Aprilia, but perfectly sufficient for touring in my opinion. I would like to test and review it next season for sure. The RS660 looks just amazing and I imagine it is a great sports tourer, too, but I’ve never even sat on one of those bikes, so hard to tell how it actually feels. One thing I know for sure though, it has the most peak power in its class but it is also the most expensive alternative, plus Italian bikes usually require more professional (authorized) service than Japanese ones. But hell, if you can afford the bike and fall in love with it, then go for it for sure and I seriously doubt you’d be dissapointed! ;-) It’s just that Japanese bikes are very easy to maintain more or less on your own and also very realiable, which makes them pretty popular and practical. And if you decide to go for a naked bike, then CB650R is the top in my opinion. The design is a work of art, it is comfy but also sporty and playful and I love the in line four, which is the same as on my bike.
@@KingJulienMoto wow bro thanks for very detailed information, i am not tied to any brands so I like more Performance, looks, have a fan, easy to drive and also new stuff like quick shifter, cruise control, TFT dash, driving mode...... love italian still but quality not so good and expensive repair
Understandably so, MT-07 engine has max power output of 55 kW in comparison to the restricted CBR’s 35 kW and also it is almost 30 kg lighter. Ninja 400 is 40 kg lighter than your CBR. You’ll see the difference once your bike is unrestricted. Simple numbers mate😉
I have to second @@alvinphilip5940. I do not think it is the best(!?) idea to start riding a bike with CBR650R. If you want some relatively high (!?) powered bike as a starter, I would recommd Ninja 400 which is such a bang for the buck & very reliable. Also, you can easily keep it for 2-3 years (or 20k - 25k miles)
@@Tobeon2 plus, it’s easier on the mind if you accidentally drop the bike. Not that I’m saying dropping a bike is ever fun. (I do ride a second hand 250 and it’s easier to learn when you have a peace of mind)
I have a CBR650F as my first bike, basically the same bike with a few changes. It's certainly doable but if you're clumsy, haphazard or lack self control start on something like a 250cc cruiser style bike. In my case I'm a fast learner, tall, able to comfortably manage the weight, and most importantly disciplined in the art of road craft. Everyone is different, your first bike is a personal and delicate choice that ultimately determines how long you'll ride and or live.
1. peak power, 2. ergonomics, 3. design. CBR feels sportier and is a better compromise if you’re looking for a real allrounder in my opinion. Ninja 650 is a wonderful bike but it’s more on the touring end of the spectrum. I just wanted something more exciting :-)
Good question and one thing I forgot to cover in my vid, thanks! I like the clean looks of the bike with its original exhaust as well as its sound, so I’m not gonna change that anytime soon. But when I do, then the new one will be Akrapovic for sure, plus Dynojet power commander.
Hey man, yes you can totally remove it and replace it with the passenger seat. I just like to have the seat cowl on because it looks sporty and awesome, but everytime I have a passenger I use the passenger seat. And to your second question I can only say the bike is very friendly and smooth, so I think it would make a safe beginner bike. It definitely feels safer than my first bike BMW G310R and I even see a lot of girls getting this bike and handling it perfectly well, despite it’s weight. Hope this helps, cheers.
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208kg kerb weight ... *laughs and cries in 207kg DRY WEIGHT of bandit 600 s* The one time i was test-sitting on a cbr 650 r i almost threw it over on the other side while lifting it from the side-stand, as i was so used to the Bandit. That moment when my GSXR 1000 felt featherlight once i switched bikes.
Very nice 2-parter Julien! I am currently on my first bike, the 2019 CB300R. I am getting a CBR650R as soon as I can sell this one. I look for the exact same things as you and your preferences and experience helped me feel even better about my plan. Soon there will be one more (red) CBR on the road ;)
Glad to hear that my man, best of luck with your plan! You will be extremely happy with the CBR😉👍
Excellent review! I own the exact same bike, and I agree with all your points.
Heyy fellow CBR rider, thank you for your feedback! Enjoy your wonderful machine and be safe🙏
Right on awesome bike 👌
So glad you tube recommended this. Good job 👍
I really appriciate this review!
Havet been looking for a user review for a while now since I am concidering buying a 2020 for this season.
I did my licence course in the CB650F and found it quite fun and easy to ride.
I did strugle with neutral between first and second gear when upshifting, so that is one of my concerns. But maybe that can be resolved by adjusting the gear lever.
Keep up the good work with these videos!
Hey man, thanks a lot for your feedback! Very happy to see my review is useful. My problem with shifting to higher gears was fixed by the adjustment indeed, but before you go and adjust anything, there might be another thing affecting this, namely the RPM. This bike likes to be revved up a bit, which I didn’t realise at first and therefore I used to end up in neutral when shifting from 1st to 2nd, too, due to low RPM. Anyway, hope you’ll enjoy the hell out of your new bike the same way I do, it’s a kick ass machine😉🙏
Hey I try to rev it higher at first gear (5-6k RPM), than I shift to second, I found it is easier, never had a chance of shift to neutral
excellent and in-depth review. Keep up the good work and this channel will grow. I, myself very interesting in buying this sport-touring bike (I am a cruiser rider) and your previous is perfect for my need. Thank you!
Thanks a lot mate, happy to hear that! You can’t do anything wrong by getting this one I promise😜
This review is perfection! You covered every detail there is to metion and the things i've been searching for on the youtube for a while... So thank you so much for that! Hope you'll get more views because you definitely deserve em, cheers!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words mate! I’m very glad to see the review has been useful - mission accomplished😉 Take care!
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This whole series was great. I was leaning on getting this and after seeing your breakdown and overall experience, I'm sold. Thank you very much
Also your mods are very tasteful, the seat cowl makes such a big difference
Thanks a lot mate! Glad my review was useful. I’m sure you’ll be very happy with this bike and even more with the 2021 model with revised front suspension and other minor but very smart upgrades😌👍 Ride safe!
Dude you do such a good job reviewing this bike! You made boring spec talk interesting
haha cheers mate! so happy you enjoyed it!🤘🙏🙏🙏
ive been on the fence about this bike for a while but you have officially convinced me
I bet you’ll be extremely happy sir😉👍
Very detailed review. Thank you for covering this.
Very nice review video Julien. I am going to upgrade to cbr650r very soon as currently I am riding a 300cc sports bike.👍👍
You have so much to look forward to mate, great choice!😉👍
Had to laugh with the cut to the surgeon on the horn issue, that was exactly my reaction too.
hi, i really like the way you did the review.
I'm planning to sell my cb650r and buy the new cbr650r. is the riding position comfortable enough for city riding?
how much it took you to make the change from a naked to a sport bike, in terms of
handling the bike in traffic?
thanks
Hey man, thank you, glad you liked the vid! :) CBR is very comfortable, I could ride it for ages really. So unless you have any back problems you’ll do just fine. In terms of handling it is really not a dramatic difference either. Only the turn angle is a bit wider than with any naked bike, so U-turns take some getting used to, but that’s it. Other than that I connected with the bike immediately. I recommend you test ride it anyway if you have that option, but I’m sure it won’t be a big difference to what you’re used to :)
thanks@@KingJulienMoto , stay safe!
Fabulous review - really professional and very sensible , great job
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you enjoyed it! :)
Good review. I found your channel searching for cbr650 and I've been binge watching ever since 👍 I have a Z400 myself but I'm definitely eyeing the Honda.
Thank you Doug, I’m happy to see you’re enjoying the vids!😌🙏 CBR is a hell of a bike, definitely worth considering😉👌
Comprehensive and informative review.
Biker from Slovakia, about to buy cbr650r, thanks a ton for insights:)
cheers dude, you have much to look forward to! vela stastnych km!😜👍
Great video ! And it wasn’t to long … in fact it could be longer 🏆
thank you for your kind reaction, good sir! :)
Great review !
Just got my beast yesterday !!
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Very nice, congrats man! So happy for you, it is such a wonderful machine!😌👍
Really good and very informative review thanks man… great job👍👍👍
Thanks a lot my man, glad the review served its purpose😉
Love the video, best review I've seen yet.
What jacket is that? Can you review the jacket too?
Hey mate, thanks a lot for your kind feedback! :) The jacket is Dainese Avro 4. I would love to review it but sadly I don't have it anymore.. so all I can say it's a very nice piece with pockets for protective inserts in the back and on the chest (protectors not included), it comes with a removable thermal layer which is super convenient on cold days (even perfect for winter riding), it has some silver lining on the fabric inside with anti-bacterial effect and you can combine it with any Dainese leather pants. It's not perforated but has zipped openings under arms on the back side as well as on the chest. It was able to withstand rain very well and on summer days I was naturally sweating my ass off, but the adjustable ventilation helped. I bought it for about 420 euros, which was a good price as far as I'm concerned.
@@KingJulienMoto I went to check it out yesterday and it's a solid jacket, I live in UK.. Would you go for the perforated one? What happened to your jacket?
@@TheWidowMaker. I think this one is as solid as it gets man. I wouldn’t go for a perforated one since I would usually ride on cold days during winter months, too, as well as in light rain. Perforation is a weakness in such conditions, as it lets the cold and the water in. I don’t have it because I lost all of my stuff to a fire, including my motorcycle😏
Nice video Julien, I love the whole CBR range. Iam don’t whether or not to get a cbr500r or the cbr650r for my first bike. Is it definitely comfortable as Iam not as young as I used to be so I don’t want my back killing after an hour or so. The 500r is nearly upright which is good but the 650 looks a bit more hunched over. I love the details you go through. Perfect video
Hey Dan, thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the vid! I can only speak for myself but I find this bike really comfortable. I never suffered from back pain on it, but the truth is I am a very active person in a pretty good physical shape, so it surely could play a role.. The only part of my body that would get sore after a full day trip is usually my butt😁 Never sat on the 500 though, so I can’t really compare the two. I would suggest you go to your local Honda dealership and take both bikes for a spin. In my city they offer 45 min test rides and require only a 300 eur deposit, so I assume the conditions are generally this friendly at any Honda dealership. 45 minutes should be enough to see whether your back feels comfortable on the bike.
@@KingJulienMoto thank you very much, I wish more bike reviews/ living with reviews were as good as yours. Your bike looks amazing. Hopefully il be on one like it soon. Keep up the good work and i Carnt wait for the next videos 👍🏻🙂
Thank you for such a great review!
Would you recommend this bike to returning rider?
I had just completed moto safety classes to refresh my skills and looking for bike now. Thinking between cbr500r cbr650r cb650r and Trident 660. Test rode Trident today very manageable bike but I didn't like the seat, and wind is uncomfortable on it after 65 mph.
Hey Dmitry, thank you for your kind feedback man! Happy you found the review useful ;) I would definitely recommend the CBR as a great bike for a returning rider. It’s not scary to ride but also you won’t get bored anytime soon. While I really enjoy naked bikes, the sportiness of the CBR with the fairing and the clip-on handlebars really sold it for me. I just find it a ton sexier than any naked street bike and comfort-wise it is almost comparable. It’s a perfect blend of the two worlds for me and mine was a very reliable machine, too. Hope this helps, take care!
Damn, that is a very good review. Thanks :)
I know the normal* horn/signal orientation is way better, like that on your g310. Just makes sense to my brain😅
I know right? Why did they have to be special in this little detail..? I can’t process it no matter how hard I try😂🙈
Great review mate, keep it up!
Thanks a lot mate, appreciate it!! Hope I’ll have a chance to review other bikes, too and bring some more! :-)
Great review! Our stories are very similar.
I am a 1.73m guy, riding a Yamaha MT- 03 since 2018 (which was my first bike- i commute with it all the time unless it's raining) and i'm looking to take the next step forward to a bigger bike. The only bike 2 bikes that really sit well with me are the CBR650R and the R6. A new R6 is too expensive though, so i am leaning towards your bike. Kind of a pointless question but, do you think this is the bike i should get? Anything i should watch out for or any other bike i should look at?
Hey man, I would go for CBR unless you want to do a lot of racing on a track. R6 is a total beast but it’s also notorious for how uncomfortable it is. I know all superbikes are not too comfotable to ride and defo not suitable for long rides, but yamaha seems to be on the top discomfort level. Hondas are definitely friendlier for commuters and the CBR650R really offers the best out of the two worlds. And the other commuter friendly sport bikes.. Ninja 650 comes with great price but it lacks the top power that Honda has to offer and feels almost like a naked bike, which is not as exciting. Then there’s the new Aprilia RS660 which is definitely interesting and worth checking. I am very excited about it and I want to test it for sure. It’s pricier though and good for you only if you trust italian bikes, which I personally do, but I know they require way more care and service than japanese bikes.I don’t regret my decision a single bit and I don’t think anyone coming from lightweight class really could. CBR is a wonderful bike :-)
@@KingJulienMoto thanks for taking the time to respond. To be honest, the kawa doesn't look as gorgeous in my eyes and the price is not that different. Not for when you are buying a bike. The aprilia does look good, but i wouldnt trust an Italian bike. Most annoying time of a year is for sure when i have to take my bike to the mechanic and i can't ride it for a day or two, so i'd rather keep that to a minimum!
@@copa593 I fully agree man! With a japanese bike, you have all information you need to maintain it all by yourself to a pretty extreme extent. And they’re great quality bikes. Anyway - ride safe, be safe and enjoy your new bike, whatever your final decision is ;-)
I have the same bike and completely agree, what exactly did you do with the shifter to improve it? I’m hitting false neutrals a lot 🙄
Hey Tommy, try adjusting the shifter pedal. Mine was too low, so I got it adjusted by a service technician and problem solved. You mighg have the same issue. If the bike is new it’s most likely just that you need to adjust it to your riding style :-)
Hello, my current bike now is the g310r Bmw for 8 Months .The cbr650 r could be the next model 2021 Maybe in black of red ? Tough decissions.
Hey Erik, I decided to go for the red one since I wanted to be seen on the road and the racing red really shines. Black is cool and elegant though and the 2021 with silver accents looks just gorgeous! I like the looks of it more than the 2021 red one to be honest. Anyway, there is no bad decison when it comes to the two options, but please if you go for the black one, do me a favor and call it “Batmobile”🙏
Btw, what a great bike the G310R is! I wish I could have kept mine and have both, but I needed every single cent for my CBR..
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Much needed detailed review 👌🏻
thank you mate, welcome on board and feel free to let me know what you'd like to see next! ;)
Would love to hear the fuel range & any discomfort of the machine!
Im planning to upgrade from Ninja 300 to 650r CBR
@@buzzsoul6009 I can usually do around 300 km per one full tank when mostly in the city (4-5k revs). If I was cruising mostly on a highway or outside a city, I could do more. But of course it depends on your riding style and traffic. I imagine the traffic in India is way heavier than in my little Slovakia.. But I am personally pretty happy with the fuel consumption I have. And the bike is super comfortable for a sportsbike. I only feel discomfort after a full day of riding, since the seat is definitely not built for that. even worse when I have a passenger, cause I can't move my ass around too much haha. but if I'm alone, I can ride for up to 2 hours with no break without feeling any discomfort.
@@KingJulienMoto thanks for the info 💙
@@buzzsoul6009 no problem mate! btw I think you’ll be extremely happy if you get this bike😉
best review ive seen.
The well you only have 700 sub!? Here's mine friend! Awesome video, well explained.
Thank you my good sir! Appreciate your support!✌️😉
Excellent review !!!
What is your riding jacket? Looks so fit
Dainese Avro 4
Why you underestimate your self!
It's great real life reviews 👌👏👏👏👏💞
thank you for such a kind feedback my friend! hope you’ll enjoy also the rest of my not-so-informative content😝🤗🤗
Beautiful bike!!
Thank you, wish I still had her. The front mask is unbeatable among supersports in my opinion :)
Did you save your BMW or sold when you bought the honda? To both very nice motorcycles!
I had to sell her mate, I’m a poor boy😏 But I’d love to keep her, was a nice bike indeed.
After one year things that I disliked: Grips are hard plastic and offer zero grip. Throttle is god awful, wonky and just feels unprecise. I would say the seat is pretty on the hard side. My ass hurt after a day of riding. While the clutch is nice and easy to use and perfect for commuting it also give no feedback or engagement point. Overall a nice bike but too expensive in my opinion with the throttle/grips being the biggest flaws. I sold it after a year.
Hey man, thank you for sharing your experience! This again proves how different we can feel about the same product. I don’t have any problem with the throttle or the engagement point of the clutch and the seat gets uncomfortable for me only when I’m not on my own. But that’s why I did the review solely on my behalf. There are too many factors to consider and no matter how hard you try to be objective, the only truly objective facts are the specs of the bike and nothing else. Then it’s all about preference. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, all the best :-)
@@KingJulienMoto The throttle/grip only annoyed me in the last few months, but they should be better for this price imo. Get an exhaust on yours, the engine is great fun (even compared to the liter bike I got afterwards) and sounds awesome without that huge cat.
@@niklas1723 thanks, I will get there eventually for sure. I’m planning to stay with this baby for a very long time, so there will be a lot of upgrades😊 which liter bike do you have currently?
@@KingJulienMoto I switched to a 2016 S1000RR.
Reading back my comments I sound kinda too negative about the bike. It's an awesome maschine and I had tons of fun with it in that year as it was my first own bike. I just think for the price the throttle and seat could have been better. But I could have fixed that with mods if I intended to keep it^^
I’m 173 cm height. Both feet flat too.
Nice job on this one man! So Are the tires safe? I am worried about them. can I still ride them sporty? Thanks!!! plz respond! Thank you man.
Thanks mate!! Saw in another comment that you’re getting this baby tomorrow?! Congrats mate, you’ll be extremely happy!😍🥳 The tires are good for everyday riding, even in wet and cold weather. I also had a full day motorcycle training on those tires where we were trying leans etc. (check out the ep. 29 of my vlog) and they did their job. But a lot of people have been complaining about them and made some bad experience so if you want to go knee down on the race track, I would probably recommend something more solid. The stock tires are always worse quality due to production cost cutting ;)
@@KingJulienMoto Ok good! I will only be riding on the road casually, and yes!! later today! I am very excited!
@@Anthony-qh1xv congrats dude, getting a new bike is the best feeling! so happy for you man, ride safe and enjoy the hell out of it!🙌🙏😌
@@KingJulienMoto Thanks man!! I will! I appreciate it!
@@KingJulienMoto That was kind of you, I finally just got the chance to ride it and WOW... I can not even explain how great it is. (you know you have one lol) Its fast, it stops quick, it handles very well, its great! (I am coming from a cruiser) this thing is so great!
I just had one question, what did you do for break in? is says not too many things in the manual.
also I love how it rides!! (Coming from a BMW R 1200C, It was a great bike, but not as nice as a whole)
also I love how it has low handlebars, its great!
Thanks!
g Very useful, sensible and helpful review. , I'm a beginner motorcyclist, my first bike at age 48 end am small 166cm,, so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway( Commuting) and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? don't like Adventure such an engine, love Naked bike & sport tour bike so what is your opinion? o or Kawa Ninja 650 or Aprilia RS660
Hey fellow rider, if you’re looking for a sports tourer then the position on Ninja 650 is definitely more upright and back-friendly than the CBR. Also, it comes for the best price, has a really cool TFT display, looks fantastic in the signature Kawi green and must be great fun to ride with its twin cylinder engine with a lot of torque. It also comes with optional touring package, which includes two saddle bags and a tall windscreen, so you wouldn’t have to look for aftermarket products if you’re willing to invest an extra buck.. The top power is not as good as with Honda or Aprilia, but perfectly sufficient for touring in my opinion. I would like to test and review it next season for sure. The RS660 looks just amazing and I imagine it is a great sports tourer, too, but I’ve never even sat on one of those bikes, so hard to tell how it actually feels. One thing I know for sure though, it has the most peak power in its class but it is also the most expensive alternative, plus Italian bikes usually require more professional (authorized) service than Japanese ones. But hell, if you can afford the bike and fall in love with it, then go for it for sure and I seriously doubt you’d be dissapointed! ;-) It’s just that Japanese bikes are very easy to maintain more or less on your own and also very realiable, which makes them pretty popular and practical. And if you decide to go for a naked bike, then CB650R is the top in my opinion. The design is a work of art, it is comfy but also sporty and playful and I love the in line four, which is the same as on my bike.
@@KingJulienMoto wow bro thanks for very detailed information, i am not tied to any brands so I like more Performance, looks, have a fan, easy to drive and also new stuff like quick shifter, cruise control, TFT dash, driving mode...... love italian still but quality not so good and expensive repair
Good review 👍
Nice review!
Great review :)
Great Video thank you!
Heyy, thanks a lot! Happy you enjoyed it ;)
Now I'm going to buy one!!
Arrives Saturday !!
I've got the restricted version of this bike, it's very slow compared to an mt07 or even a ninja 400 😅😅😅
Understandably so, MT-07 engine has max power output of 55 kW in comparison to the restricted CBR’s 35 kW and also it is almost 30 kg lighter. Ninja 400 is 40 kg lighter than your CBR. You’ll see the difference once your bike is unrestricted. Simple numbers mate😉
Very informative
Where did you order pasenger seat cap(i don't know what its called) and is the color perfectly fitting?
It’s the original Honda seat cowl. It’s the more expensive option but also the only one I know that surely fits the bike’s color.
@@KingJulienMoto allright thank you.
@@KingJulienMoto nice review by the way
@@TheDesasterofmaster thanks mate!😊🙏
What is that fastest thing you raced and did you win?
r6 and I lost😅 but I won against every car I raced🦾🏁
awesome bike
Hi, may I ask what song you used in this video?
Hey man, check out Lakey Inspired - credit in the video description😉
Also , would you recommend it as a first bike?
If you know how to ride bikes and have small experience riding 300cc segments then okay. I won't recommend a newbie 650 class.
I have to second @@alvinphilip5940. I do not think it is the best(!?) idea to start riding a bike with CBR650R. If you want some relatively high (!?) powered bike as a starter, I would recommd Ninja 400 which is such a bang for the buck & very reliable. Also, you can easily keep it for 2-3 years (or 20k - 25k miles)
@@Tobeon2 plus, it’s easier on the mind if you accidentally drop the bike. Not that I’m saying dropping a bike is ever fun. (I do ride a second hand 250 and it’s easier to learn when you have a peace of mind)
I have a CBR650F as my first bike, basically the same bike with a few changes. It's certainly doable but if you're clumsy, haphazard or lack self control start on something like a 250cc cruiser style bike. In my case I'm a fast learner, tall, able to comfortably manage the weight, and most importantly disciplined in the art of road craft. Everyone is different, your first bike is a personal and delicate choice that ultimately determines how long you'll ride and or live.
Why you not choose Kawasaki ninja 650 ?
1. peak power, 2. ergonomics, 3. design. CBR feels sportier and is a better compromise if you’re looking for a real allrounder in my opinion. Ninja 650 is a wonderful bike but it’s more on the touring end of the spectrum. I just wanted something more exciting :-)
Will you change exhaust on CBR?
Good question and one thing I forgot to cover in my vid, thanks! I like the clean looks of the bike with its original exhaust as well as its sound, so I’m not gonna change that anytime soon. But when I do, then the new one will be Akrapovic for sure, plus Dynojet power commander.
@@KingJulienMoto good choice i will do the same thing on my future cbr 650r
good job!
Can u remove the passenger seat cap?
Hey man, yes you can totally remove it and replace it with the passenger seat. I just like to have the seat cowl on because it looks sporty and awesome, but everytime I have a passenger I use the passenger seat. And to your second question I can only say the bike is very friendly and smooth, so I think it would make a safe beginner bike. It definitely feels safer than my first bike BMW G310R and I even see a lot of girls getting this bike and handling it perfectly well, despite it’s weight. Hope this helps, cheers.
@@KingJulienMoto thanks a lot man really in love with this bike
0:25 Yo is that Frieza?
I wish!! :))
Hallo bin von der Tankstelle
Heyy, danke dass du dich gemeldet hast! Ich hab dein Kanal natürlich gleich nach unserem Treffen abonniert und werde mir deine Videos schnellstmöglich anschauen - bin erst jetzt nach Hause gekommen :) Es hat mich gefreut, euch kennezulernen! Herzliche Grüße an alle!✌😜
C'mon new vid pls :)
Waiting inpatiently for better weather😭😭 What should the next vid be about? I was thinking about a short update on plans for the upcoming season..
177cm and have bend legs on the ground :D so i realy dont fit on that bike with my 195cm :D
well…😅 I’m afraid you might be too tall for this one indeed🙂
208kg kerb weight ...
*laughs and cries in 207kg DRY WEIGHT of bandit 600 s*
The one time i was test-sitting on a cbr 650 r i almost threw it over on the other side while lifting it from the side-stand, as i was so used to the Bandit.
That moment when my GSXR 1000 felt featherlight once i switched bikes.
Haha dude thanks for the laugh! I guess everything is relative indeed :-)