Nice review Lofty, I've had my e clutch 2 weeks and done just over 300 miles, I love it, I changed from a 2023 cb650r as I wanted some fairing, I'm 6ft 12 stone and I find it very comfortable, the 4 cylinder is great and the up and down gear changes are sublime.
I am the opposite build, 5' 4" 28" inseam. I got my 24 CBR650R in GP Red on the 1st March. Not the e-clutch model though. I absolutely love it. Its so smooth and the power is so well delivered. Notice you didnt get above about 7k rpm. It really picks up above 8k. I am just over 1000 miles into my bike now. Its my first bike back after 30 years away from riding. Highly recommended it. You can have some acceleration fun without hitting licence loosing speeds too quickly. Nice review. 👍
Ive not experienced it yet but i think it's a fantastic idea and everyone that has tried it has praised it. I think over time Honda will improve it and make it even better.
I rode this bike yesterday (straight after passing my mod 2 in the morning lol) and it was so bloody good and fun. The E Clutch looks like it gets in the way and people mention that it does, I had 0 issues with it. It goes up and down gears very nicely and you can fully turn it off if you're not all for it. I tend to use the clutch when setting off since it's quite jumpy in gear 1 with the e clutch. Very very nice bike and I'll be getting one soon.
Very nice review Lofty, you covered everything like a true pro.. well done sir. I have to say that although you did a fantastic job of explaining and demonstrating the e-clutch, I still can't quite get my head around it.. by that I mean it's not an automatic because you still have the foot gear selector, but yet it can't stall.. it actually sounds amazing.. a great concept. I ride a CBR650F and now that I've watched your review I might get down to my Honda dealership for a test ride (purely for curiosity sake) 😊
Thanks for the review mate, I'm still a ways off from saving for one but I know I will enjoy it when I get it, and your video only helps to reaffirm it
Brilliant review ta ! Amazing extra for 100 quid, crazy not to have it even if it isn’t used. I did fancy an XSR900 but the bars were too uncomfortable for me and me wrists ached for 4 days after a 30 min test ride. I’m taking a CB650R out for a run with E-Clutch, I’ll probably get one for a laugh as I’m always in traffic and me left hand is too old now. I don’t care what anyone says about it being whatever, at least I’m still on two wheels and can do more time in the saddle and enjoy the ride 👍🍻
Awesome review. Most comprehensive coverage of the things important to real world motorcyclists. Hi from Seattle USA. Looking at this bike and the new Daytona along with the R7
Thank you.....you have chose 3 similar looking bikes with such very different engines.....this will be a feel test...one type of engine with take your heart the other 2 leaving you confused
Rode this a month ago and while i loved the e-clutch, i felt quite cramped on the bike, i would definitely need to get the naked version. I forgot to check but how would the bike fair when doing low speed maneuvers where you have to manage the clutch (barring actually pulling the clutch in)
After watching some reviews, i had the same doubt. But finally had the chance to ride one. 😁 At slow speeds it can be a bit abrupt. It wants to go... fast. But if you're gentle with your right fist, it goes very smoothly and very slowly. So it really depends on you and how you're used to ride. Some people might need to adjust, some don't. One thing that i wasn't expecting is that between 1st and 2nd there's still a neutral. So you can fall on it just like a traditional clutch/gearbox. Overall the e-clutch is great! It's very fast! I tried going up and down the gears as fast as i could, like a maniac 😅 and it worked flawlessly! It was my 1st ride with a CBR and was very impressed. Great engine, good brakes, good suspension (strong but not harsh). Nice ride position too. Sporty but not super sporty (I'm 1,80m). Awesome bike. 😎
Yes that's correct, as I demonstrated in the vid....not its not a DCT at £1000 its a £100 eclutch....fantastic value....its on for the smaller cc bikes....the larger ones will be dct.....thanks for watching
Greetings from wolvo ! Great review , nice bike , I'm intrigued by that E clutch looks pretty good to me , do you think other manufacturers will follow suit ?
Not into sports bikes at my time of life but the E clutch is very interesting would like to see it on something like an NC750X as I believe it's a better and cheaper version than the auto.
@@The.JZA. no. That's correct there is and has never been autoblip on this bike thus system gives you the same effect and works amazingly well...I love it, so light too....thanks for
@@theloftybiker3090 I'm sorry, not trying to be difficult but I disagree. The system does not actuate the throttle. It does facilitate a downshift by operating the clutch when you push the gear lever down, but it does not blip the throttle.Maybe you were holding the throttle partially open when you downshifted and that's why you felt like it was blipping. If Honda put a RBW throttle on this bike then it would be able to but it still oldschool cable so the system has no control over throttle whatsoever.
@@The.JZA. I agree with every word you have said.....I didn't say it had autoblip, I said the system allows you to go up or down the box without using the clutch , in the same way a bike with a QS & AB does only quicker...it will be out on the newer models with FBW throttles very soon.....its a game changer...so much so BMW, KTM and MV are all bringing out similar systems.....thanks for watching
Double white lines and ever decreasing speed limits are boring. Riding bikes and scooters with or without a clutch are still wonderful.....thanks for watching
Oi mate, got a question here... i saw you use the front break a lot, but i was always told to use the rear brake most of the time and only the front for extreme situation. Would you explain it to me?
We are different and ride differently....generally on roads riding the front is the power...ideal for stopping and slowing quickly. The rear is more of a stability device, for steading during slow manoeuvres. It can also be used to keep the front on the ground and for backing into corners.....thanks for watching
Nice review Lofty, I've had my e clutch 2 weeks and done just over 300 miles, I love it, I changed from a 2023 cb650r as I wanted some fairing, I'm 6ft 12 stone and I find it very comfortable, the 4 cylinder is great and the up and down gear changes are sublime.
Thanks for watching Matt...its a great bike
I am the opposite build, 5' 4" 28" inseam. I got my 24 CBR650R in GP Red on the 1st March. Not the e-clutch model though. I absolutely love it. Its so smooth and the power is so well delivered. Notice you didnt get above about 7k rpm. It really picks up above 8k. I am just over 1000 miles into my bike now. Its my first bike back after 30 years away from riding. Highly recommended it. You can have some acceleration fun without hitting licence loosing speeds too quickly. Nice review. 👍
Thanks for watching...I do try not thrash brand new demonstrater bikes...
Ive not experienced it yet but i think it's a fantastic idea and everyone that has tried it has praised it. I think over time Honda will improve it and make it even better.
Me too..especially as BMW are working on something very similar.....thanks for watching
I rode this bike yesterday (straight after passing my mod 2 in the morning lol) and it was so bloody good and fun. The E Clutch looks like it gets in the way and people mention that it does, I had 0 issues with it. It goes up and down gears very nicely and you can fully turn it off if you're not all for it. I tend to use the clutch when setting off since it's quite jumpy in gear 1 with the e clutch. Very very nice bike and I'll be getting one soon.
biking is all about personal choice...thanks for watching
Very nice review Lofty, you covered everything like a true pro.. well done sir. I have to say that although you did a fantastic job of explaining and demonstrating the e-clutch, I still can't quite get my head around it.. by that I mean it's not an automatic because you still have the foot gear selector, but yet it can't stall.. it actually sounds amazing.. a great concept. I ride a CBR650F and now that I've watched your review I might get down to my Honda dealership for a test ride (purely for curiosity sake) 😊
Thank you for watching
I am new to your channel and loved this video to the last second. Thanks mate!
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the review mate, I'm still a ways off from saving for one but I know I will enjoy it when I get it, and your video only helps to reaffirm it
@@DCHRAY12 thanks for watching
Brilliant review ta ! Amazing extra for 100 quid, crazy not to have it even if it isn’t used. I did fancy an XSR900 but the bars were too uncomfortable for me and me wrists ached for 4 days after a 30 min test ride. I’m taking a CB650R out for a run with E-Clutch, I’ll probably get one for a laugh as I’m always in traffic and me left hand is too old now. I don’t care what anyone says about it being whatever, at least I’m still on two wheels and can do more time in the saddle and enjoy the ride 👍🍻
No brainer.....I have owned an XSR 900, a wonderful bike. Amazing power to weight ratio....enjoy your test ride.....thanks for watching
I'm thinking about the cbr for my first bike. I love the look of it and the e-clutch at an extra 100, you'd be daft not to.
It's worth £100 to have the up and down QS.....bargain....thanks for watching
Awesome review. Most comprehensive coverage of the things important to real world motorcyclists. Hi from Seattle USA. Looking at this bike and the new Daytona along with the R7
Thank you.....you have chose 3 similar looking bikes with such very different engines.....this will be a feel test...one type of engine with take your heart the other 2 leaving you confused
@@theloftybiker3090And don't forget the riding position. The R7 has a more agressive riding position than this CBR.
The cb650r is a great bike and the e clutch is a game changer for honda and you look like you’re having great fun lofty biker
A new dawn in motorcycling...thanks for watching
Very clever engineering! Nice one Honda! 👍🏼
Thanks for watching
Nice video but you should do impressions of Big John Fury 😂😂😂 'proper fighting man'...
that's the first time I've been likened to John Fury, often the Pub Landlord......just call me lofty.....thanks for watching
Good God riding in your part of the world looks stressful...narrow lanes, tons of blind corners. You guys are brave.
@@CuttinInIdaho lol...the UK is a small overcrowded country and Cornwall is a small county.....thanks for watching
Great review, I would like to get the CB650R. Thanks
@@chrisx1197 go get one...thanks for watching
great bike, got 4500 miles on mine already!
Looks like the whole e clutch concept is spreading....Great bike thanks for watching
My dream bike!
@@gianmorencalilung9754 go get it.......
@@theloftybiker3090 soon! When i finish my truck.
You are brilliant lofty great video thanks really enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching Roger
Nice review and a spicey bike. Btw what gear are you wearing? It looks slick
Thanks for watching....its Halvarsen waterproof leather suit
Congratulations from Honda One Heart world's 💝🌍
Great review, very enjoyable
Thanks for watching
Thanks for watching
Great review….greetings from NZ
Thanks for watching
Its a Honda after all.
Rode this a month ago and while i loved the e-clutch, i felt quite cramped on the bike, i would definitely need to get the naked version. I forgot to check but how would the bike fair when doing low speed maneuvers where you have to manage the clutch (barring actually pulling the clutch in)
i found the e-clutch worked perfectly, even during slow manouvers...i was very impressed......thanks for watching
After watching some reviews, i had the same doubt. But finally had the chance to ride one. 😁
At slow speeds it can be a bit abrupt. It wants to go... fast. But if you're gentle with your right fist, it goes very smoothly and very slowly.
So it really depends on you and how you're used to ride. Some people might need to adjust, some don't.
One thing that i wasn't expecting is that between 1st and 2nd there's still a neutral. So you can fall on it just like a traditional clutch/gearbox.
Overall the e-clutch is great!
It's very fast! I tried going up and down the gears as fast as i could, like a maniac 😅 and it worked flawlessly!
It was my 1st ride with a CBR and was very impressed. Great engine, good brakes, good suspension (strong but not harsh).
Nice ride position too. Sporty but not super sporty (I'm 1,80m).
Awesome bike. 😎
Hi lofty any news on the auto bmw. Please keep us informed. Great video thanks again.
Well, I've a vlog going out Friday....its deffo a reality
The E-Clutch unit box does not cause leg problems?
Not that I no of.....its a great piece of tech....thanks for watching
So if you need to emergency stop and you're in ex. 5th gear, you can stop completely without downshifting?
DCT drops the gears.
Yes that's correct, as I demonstrated in the vid....not its not a DCT at £1000 its a £100 eclutch....fantastic value....its on for the smaller cc bikes....the larger ones will be dct.....thanks for watching
@@theloftybiker3090 would you prefer the eclutch or DCT?
@@keithd87 I'd choose either over a standard clutch....my NT1100DCT has covered 24k wonderful miles
Greetings from wolvo ! Great review , nice bike , I'm intrigued by that E clutch looks pretty good to me , do you think other manufacturers will follow suit ?
BMW are working on something very similar....thanks for watching...bostin ay we
Damn that was close lofty
SMIDSY.......2 young girls discussing their nails whilst texting
Not into sports bikes at my time of life but the E clutch is very interesting would like to see it on something like an NC750X as I believe it's a better and cheaper version than the auto.
No not on NC but the Hornet and Trans Alp will get it........thanks for watching once again Ian
I was thinking the same, perfect bike to have the e-clutch NC750X. Honda should have both DCT or e-clutch only 👌🏾
Nice review, Lofty. I just wanna correct one thing; There's no auto blipper, it just slips the clutch on downshift.
@@The.JZA. no. That's correct there is and has never been autoblip on this bike thus system gives you the same effect and works amazingly well...I love it, so light too....thanks for
@@theloftybiker3090 I'm sorry, not trying to be difficult but I disagree. The system does not actuate the throttle. It does facilitate a downshift by operating the clutch when you push the gear lever down, but it does not blip the throttle.Maybe you were holding the throttle partially open when you downshifted and that's why you felt like it was blipping. If Honda put a RBW throttle on this bike then it would be able to but it still oldschool cable so the system has no control over throttle whatsoever.
@@The.JZA. I agree with every word you have said.....I didn't say it had autoblip, I said the system allows you to go up or down the box without using the clutch , in the same way a bike with a QS & AB does only quicker...it will be out on the newer models with FBW throttles very soon.....its a game changer...so much so BMW, KTM and MV are all bringing out similar systems.....thanks for watching
@@theloftybiker3090 Okay sorry I misunderstood your last message. Cheers
Can you rev bomb while e clutch is active?
No......but you can pull in the clutch, rebomb... let the clutch out and carry on with the e clutch. Simples😉
U can go to Valhalla with this Cbr
@@ferv1250 Cornwall is far enough for me....thanks for watching
Nice review !
Thanks for watching
But, I want to pull the clutch in to change gear and control the clutch biting point...etc..
Lol...well buy the bike most suitable to your needs...e clutch is not compulsory.....thanks for watching
I don’t like the design of the 2024…sticking with the 2023
are you comfortable on the bike?
At 6'5: it's mot ideal, but yes it's comfy....thanks for watching
Why do you need a quickshifter if you have an e-Clutch?
It's all part of the system...its not a DCT....thanks for watching
Great vid
Thanks for watching
Launch it in india I can’t to buy
So how much is 1 fucking stone?
Never heard this before.
Nice bike
14 LBs = 1 stone = 6.5kgs
Motorcycle world getting boring day after day
Double white lines and ever decreasing speed limits are boring. Riding bikes and scooters with or without a clutch are still wonderful.....thanks for watching
You don't have to use it, if you don't want it. You don't have to buy it, if you don't want it. But it's good to have the choice 😉
@@MacAlex007 Wait more 10 years and check the options left in the market
@@AndaDeolindo lol....I'm 64 already...hope I'm riding in 10 years, whatever its like 😅🤣😂😂🤣😅
@@theloftybiker3090 🤣🤣🤣
Oi mate, got a question here... i saw you use the front break a lot, but i was always told to use the rear brake most of the time and only the front for extreme situation.
Would you explain it to me?
We are different and ride differently....generally on roads riding the front is the power...ideal for stopping and slowing quickly. The rear is more of a stability device, for steading during slow manoeuvres. It can also be used to keep the front on the ground and for backing into corners.....thanks for watching