Hey there! Thanks for the constructive criticism. After reading your comment, I've gone into the editing studio and put some chapters in for the video to make it easier to navigate. Sorry you didn't like the beginning. They're all labeled accordingly now so you can skip around and get to the parts you care about watching. Thanks and ride safe! 😎
FINALLY someone from the US does a review on this bike, a GREAT review too that covered a lot of the questions I had. Thank you! Got yourself another subscriber.
Pleasure speaking with you Ken! Hoping you are able to get your vlog set up going so you can start saving your adventures. Thanks for watching. Ride safe out there. 😎
I really like you found the added metric units useful on my channel. it's nice to hear the extra time I invest during the editing process is beneficial to a broader audience. Thank you for watching and taking the time to write that out. Ride safe! 😎
I recently got this bike and got 225 miles on it! I am in love coming from dirt to street! e-clutch is AMAZING . -- thanks for your review! one MAJOR note for the E-clutch, Honda is Strictly committed to perfecting the E-clutch... if ANYTHING happens to the e-clutch they require the dealer to mail it back to Japan so they can diagnose the issue while giving the rider a brand new e-clutch... The other thing to note, when you went into that "awkward middle gear change zone", I found a way to fix it.. you have to pull the clutch in and release the clutch after .. it rarely happens, maybe twice since owning the bike... I mentioned it to my dealer and they are going to run a diagnose on the bike when I get the oil done / check up. the beauty of it all though is how committed honda is to this E-Clutch.. they have been doing it for a minute with other models like the gold wing, so the fact that they have added it to a 650... beautiful. Rumor has it eventually other sport models will have it as an optional package. The other great thing to note -- if disabling the E-clutch, you can ride the bike traditionally but while doing that, you also make the clutch more traditional feeling versus when e-clutch is active. My one big thing to learning how to ride on the street if someone buys this bike... take it to a parking lot and learn the clutch before normalizing the E-clutch, since owning, I can see how a new rider will not learn how to ride a motorcycle correctly because of the e-clutch assistance... learning / knowing how to stall and preventing a stall saves lives. -- great video, looking forward to more content!
Hey GREAT review ! of the 650 R ! ..lots of fun to watch you pretty much nailed it . I'm a 2024 owner of the 650r and agree with you fully on the aspects of it. Also, I would add that it's a very reliable bike and also flexible across the RPM range. One comment I do have is although it lacks writing mode settings it does have torque control and you didn't mention that I'm wondering if you even disengage it for your 0 to 60 MPH tests. I remember the first time I disengaged Honda TC. I really felt the difference. And make no mistake... heads turn when you're riding this bike. It's a real looker.
The bike is overall an 8/10 for me. I messed with the torque control a little bit but left it out of the video - I honestly didn't know enough about it. 😂 Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
The 2018 CBR650F was my first bike and it was the perfect balance of power and comfort to start. Kept it many years. Only downside is the price tag tbh. Great video!
It's a super-well rounded machine, and even if it is more expensive than other options it's definitely a bike that can keep you entertained for a long-while. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Pretty comprehensive bike review. You have a different style. Maybe the initial bite in e-mode is to prevent engine stalling? I do like that you can use m-mode or e-mode for stop-n-go traffic. I-4 engines are premium engines, docile and low speeds, but rips at high speeds.
I wasn't able to appreciate the e-clutch until I got it in my hands and was able to experience how convenient it made stop & go traffic. A very cool system with a fun engine to back it up. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
very very nice review of that Bike 🙂. 27:00 its called false neutral.... can happen on any bike you you touch the gear lever to softly.... you mentioned it already relay good what happened in the gearbox. E-Clutch is so nice to ride, better then any pure quickshifter out there, why? because it shifts buttery smoth up and down no matter at which revs u are at the moment. btw you can set how sharp or soft you want it to engage in the settings..... as a sporty but comfy everyday bike i think the CBR650R is a great choice.
Hey man, love the video. Very informative review and was pretty entertaining as well! I will be test riding a cbr650r in a couple days so we’ll see how it goes🤞. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Glad you enjoyed the video! The bike exceeded the expectations I had set for it. You should have a great time with it when you do your test ride. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
All of the OEMs are finding ways to implement automatic transmissions. If it opens the world of 2-wheels to more people, it's a good thing to me! Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto For me it is not. Main reason I didn't buy yet this beatifull bike is the look of the e-clutch. I rather have good quickshifter. If you want to have automatic buy a scooter if not learn to ride bike. In the begining of 2024 you could choose between e-clutch and no eclutch now you only have option with e-clutch:/
So E Clutch is the newer version of the REKLUSE AUTO CLUTCH, there's plenty of videos on REKLUSE AUTO CLUTCH. i love the fact that HONDA is always innovative
27:47 motorcycle gearboxes have a neutral between every gear. Imagine it as a 6 pointed star and the points are neutral, each time you go past it and it slips into gear. Between first and second the "point" of the star has a cup that the you slip into. Sometimes the gearbox can get stuck at the points this is known as a "false neutral"
Yep! The E-Clutch at low speed is super tricky - Hanging the back brake can be helpful, but the ease of use with the e-clutch and being able to override at low speed is very helpful. Aside from that, this machine is super sweet! Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
Great video and review, just wondering if youve ridden an RS660 and how you feel it compares? I am currently looking at both, and got great offers locally on both which makes it hard to choose. Looking to test ride ASAP but weather here isn't the best at the moment!
I've not had the opportunity to swing a leg over the RS660. The better comparison would be the Tuono 660 since the RS660 is more race oriented vs street oriented. With Aprilia, you'll pay a bit of a premium over the RS660 but you do get the best performance in the class with ~100HP, awesome brakes, and higher spec suspension. There is a price to pay with the cost of ownership and the maintenance required for Aprilia, whereas Honda will be a bit more cost-effective in the long run. Both machines will offer an awesome riding experience, but the Aprilia will gain an edge in aggressive riding. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
I need to get the microphone set up in it still. Once I get one installed, it will be ready for vlogs. For now, the Atlas 4.0 has a great mic set up and does well for me. The EOX will probably return next year as the main helmet for walk arounds and rides depending on how the microphone shakes out with it. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Sadly there is not a CBR650R (in the USA) available without the E-Clutch from what I can see on Honda's website. It would be nice to see them make that an available trim level in the line up to encourage others to purchase one who don't want to pay for tech they won't use. If they removed it and made it $500-$1K cheaper they could collect a larger margin of riders in this segment. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
You grab the clutch handle, and it switches from the auto clutch to completely manual. You can also take it out of auto mode and run it manual. E-Clutch adds $100 or so, but includes quick shifter, which is way more than $100.
You can find the link in the description for my helmet! The one I'm wearing during the specs/features walk through is the Ruroc EOX in Ghost. The one I'm wearing during the test ride is the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 in the Ghost colorway. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
I'm taking the CBR over the Daytona all day. I've read/heard the Daytona suspension and brakes perform poorly when trying to ride spirited. Beyond that, just sheer reliability and proven dependability from Honda is something that's hard for me to look past. I'm not saying the Daytona is bad, but the CBR650R is really, _really_ good. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto I have read/heard that CBR has a lot of buzz and vibs at higher rpms which feel at footpegs. Also the weight is more which makes it non nimble to flicker around. Also the low down torque and mid range is not that good. Thoughts ?
@@tusharshyoran3233 An inline 4-cylinder will vibrate a bit because you can't balance the secondary forces caused by the physics of the engine. To that same tune, a 3-cylinder engine will vibrate because it cannot be perfectly balanced either. Sure the CBR does weigh a little bit more, but that added weight can provide you with confidence when riding at speed since you won't be prone to get blown around as easily. The weight only affects your low-speed handling, but once you find the sweet spot of the CBR650R, the extra 20 pounds it carries over the Daytona will be hardly noticeable. Plus, once you're moving all bikes feel mostly weightless. The lesser low-end torque isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially if you're a newer rider. Taking off on a motorcycle that has an abundance of torque can sometimes feel a bit harsh, where the inline-4 cylinder is fairly forgiving if you release the clutch a hair too quickly. Sure, the inline-3 will feel it has more grunt, but at this level of bike the CBR650R makes more sense for a daily rider in my opinion. It truly depends on what you're looking for.
@ Thanks much mate for all your inputs. I am also a bit concerned about the e-clutch thing.. I mean are the up and downshift buttery smooth or there is some clunckyness ? Does the autoblip works fine since it’s not ride by wire ? Also is it nimble enough or feel front heavy while flickering around? Actually CBR is yet to launch in my country(may be in feb 2025) and I am holding my horses to get the Daytona without test riding the CBR. 😅
@@Omni_Moto @ Thanks much mate for all your inputs. I am also a bit concerned about the e-clutch thing.. I mean are the up and downshift buttery smooth or there is some clunckyness ? Does the autoblip works fine since it’s not ride by wire ? Also is it nimble enough or feel front heavy while flickering around? Actually CBR is yet to launch in my country(may be in feb 2025) and I am holding my horses to get the Daytona without test riding the CBR. 😅
The Aprilia RS660 is also in the class and it's a lot more expensive and it's got an awesome quick shifter both up and down, unlike the gsx8r, the quick shifter is crappy on that. The RS660 is better than all the rest in that class by a long long way.
The RS660 has some awesome features and specs for sure! It does come at quite the price premium though at $11,099 starting MSRP. For those who crave a bit more performance and uniqueness, it's a great option. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎
The store did have a V4 earlier this year, but it didn't even last 24 hours before it sold to its new owner. I rode it around the parking lot before that happened, and it was not what I expected out of an Italian superbike, but in a good way. I almost expected it to feel more raw, but it felt very tame and refined at low speed. I imagine that would change as you open the throttle. 😆 Thanks for watching! Ride safe.
@@Omni_Motocrash test goat has a V4S. Had issues with it too here and there. Ended up with a cracked head. Fast af though. Had his chain break once. That was a sight. 😬
ZX4R is awesome fun to ride. To be truly great, it does need an ECU flash immediately upon purchasing to unlock an extra 25HP in the upper rev range. It's definitely up there in the category for best beginner bikes, but I would recommend watching my recent video on the best beginner bikes for 2025 and deciding what type of rider you are and what bike is going to suit you best. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
I think for me cbr650r will be a perfect first bike, it has e clutch to help in traffic, learn how to ride a bike and I can turn it off whenever I want to learn fully manual riding. It's reliable, looks good, if I put an exhaust, I think it was called Austin racing, which sounded 100 times better, it will compensate the low speed boringness. Then just upgrade to 1k cc bike
This bike is a great place to start if you have the foundational elements of 2-wheels down-pat. Try not to rely too much on the rider aides and e-clutch system off the rip, else you may build some bad habits that are hard to break. Otherwise, it's a great pick! Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
Yeeeeh mehhh I don't know. Where the fun is you shouldn't ever go, I mean 1st gear does 60mph+. R7, GSX8R, the fun is where you at 24/7, mid range at most. I've seen it described as plain boring, I guess that's because the engine is so linear and at the same time gutless unless you reeeally rev it. Of course it sounds proper supersport dare I say, got that engine tone we've come to associate with sport motorcycles from the past doing not so sensible things down open roads, could be heard from miles away. Honda tamed the inline four but it can't be tamed can it, it's still too big for street use, the zx4rr is probably the only "sensible" way one can still enjoy some of that. E-clutch? People so hardcore looking for a bike they can do 140mph with down highways for "fun" aren't probably the target group for an e-clutch, I see a marketing mismatch here, they'd be just fine with a qs and it wouldn't weigh or cost as much.
The engine is very linear with its power delivery for sure, and will fool anyone who isn't savvy to the world of 2-wheels into thinking it's a more powerful machine than it truly is because of the way it sounds. You mention the ZX-4RR, and truly, I think this bike could be the most logical next step coming off of that bike if someone wants to continue riding on the streets instead of a track. You make an excellent point though with the marketing mismatch and who this bike is targeted at - I trust that Honda did enough market research to keep it just competitive enough in the mid-bore street-bike class that potential consumers will be interested when compared to the other bikes available. I'll always advocate for OEMs pushing into new territory though and experimenting with market segments. It's innovation that drives this industry and keeps us entertained. Thank you for a great comment, thanks for watching, and ride safe. 😎
Can the side mirror close to enable faster manoeuvre in between tight spot? Previous gen release in 2022 has the side mirror lock and need loose the bolt to open and close the side mirror
I can't say either way with 100% confidence. As long as the current generation CBR-600RR continues to sell well within the USA, Honda may not deviate it. They will have to get the new model through the emissions regulations in the US as well and they may not want to pay for that with the updated model that the rest of the world got. I'd say I'm doubting they will bring it to the US, but I'm also hopeful I'm wrong about that. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Hey Omnidude, that is a cool AI song with ripping tune! 2 types of styles, country and western 😉 (blues brothers quote) I've actually never been a fan of Honda. They're just too cardigan style for me even though their bikes are bullet proof. It's the styling that has gone conservative. Gone are the days of the VTR-SP1, the RC45, the NSR's... Now, it's just cardigans. My 2 bobs worth.
Steve, mate, you know just as well as I do that Honda builds good bikes - they just don't excite blokes like you or me. 😂 We can't deny their dependability, but we can always ask for more! Aside from the Fireblade SP RRR and the Africa Twin, I can safely say the rest of their line up is, well... It's just a motorcycle line up - nothing to write home about, and that's a shame because for a long time Honda was a company who pushed the envelope and moved the industry forward. 😕 Nowadays, they make template motorcycles that typically lack any true soul, but they sure are reliable. That's the crux of Honda though, and they seem to be okay with it because they move the metal and make the money. Great talking points as always Steve - cheers to you and enjoy your Australian summer! ☀
witam elutch to opcja ale nikomu z tym systemem nie udało sie postawic sprzet na koło dziwne moc w 4 cylindrach jest w wysokich obrotach ale nie widze jakiegos ognia w górnych zakresach obrotow moc liniowa pozdrawiam
This is a good call but I was aiming for Japanese 650s. The Aprilia 660 is a bang on machine though. 100HP out of a middle weight 2-cylinder is absolutely mad when Honda can't even break 100HP using 4-cylinders on the 650R. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Don't put the weight in kg if you're just gonna make it up. For whoever is interested: Cbr650r -> 209kg Cbr650r e-clutch -> 211kg Suzuki gsx8r -> 205kg Ninja 650 -> 193kg R7 was correct
Why would I make that up? I watched it back, and yes, my figures were incorrect. I can try to trim that segment out in the back end YT studio. Guess I just got in a bit of a hurry and should have taken more time to watch it back and double check to ensure accuracy. To take a shot and say I just "made it up" is crazy work my guy. I wouldn't intentionally misinform viewers on my channel - sabotaging my own credibility isn't a good look. Thanks for watching and pointing it out. Ride safe.
@Omni_Moto how is it not made up if it's incorrect? I'm not saying you did it with malicious intent, it's not that serious dude, they just stand out because they are way off. Safe rides.
@@ayna957 If you throw shade at me on my channel and accuse me of making stuff up, then I am going to take it serious and defend myself. The figures weren't "made up". During my conversion process where I copy and paste figures into a conversion calculator, then into text blocks on an editing time line, it is 100% possible I pasted them into the wrong text blocks corresponding with the wrong bike images in the video. After reviewing your comment and watching the video back, the figures I had in the video were accurate, but displayed on the wrong bikes. You're original comment implies that I fabricated numbers and just slapped them into the video without care to legitimacy. I've gone into the back-end studio and trimmed the segment out to prevent any further misinformation. Again, it was an honest mistake and I will own up to that. I accept criticism, but I won't accept slanderous accusations. it's not _what_ you said, it's _how_ you said it. That said, I do appreciate that you took the time to write it out and help me address the issue.
@@Omni_Moto Dude, really, it's not that serious, you're reading the tone wrong just to be offended. The numbers were incorrect and I pointed it out and corrected them in case others want to know the info, that's it, there's no shade being thrown. You're getting too heated over this small thing.
@@ayna957 I think he is right. One thing is to say at the beginning "You made an error on the weights" instead of "you just gonna make it up" -- "make up" really sounds like somebody is actually inventing something, and he just made an honest mistake :P
Why would you not show clips of the bike in the opener as opposed to a talking helmet jacket and gloves? You’re not showing your face so keep the camera on the bike…🙈
The bike was on screen. I don't have a production team, so I try to keep the intros fairly simple to save time and get videos out sooner. I'm the narrator of the videos so I put myself on screen. It's my editing style on my channel. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
The GSX-R750 is in a completely different class/segment of motorcycle. Supersports are not fair comparisons to this machine, or standard sport machines, as they are not designed for the same purpose. Thanks for watching! Ride safe.
Quit the yapping at the start. Like 3 minutes till the content starts and since there are no timestamps, we cant even skip it.... Huge L
Hey there! Thanks for the constructive criticism. After reading your comment, I've gone into the editing studio and put some chapters in for the video to make it easier to navigate. Sorry you didn't like the beginning. They're all labeled accordingly now so you can skip around and get to the parts you care about watching.
Thanks and ride safe! 😎
Yeah, we didn’t order a yappachino.
Chill bruh
Just watch a different review if you don’t like how he does his videos plain and simple. We don’t need your negative criticism around here.
@@Omni_MotoI like the intro! :)
FINALLY someone from the US does a review on this bike, a GREAT review too that covered a lot of the questions I had. Thank you!
Got yourself another subscriber.
Awesome to hear I hit the subjects you wanted covered. Thank you for watching and subscribing.
Ride safe. 😎
love the metric and imperial conversions done for us on screen so much better than alot of other reviews! keep it up
I do it for the viewers abroad. ❤
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Ride safe. 😎
Perfect balance of information and entertainment. I usually skip around a lot on review vids but not this one. Excellent work my dude!
Appreciate you taking the time to write out a nice comment.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
It was a pleasure meeting you, hopefully we could get together. It was awsome getting ideas for motovlogging
Pleasure speaking with you Ken! Hoping you are able to get your vlog set up going so you can start saving your adventures. Thanks for watching. Ride safe out there. 😎
I really like that though you are from the US that you put metric units at the bottom. That really helps👍
I really like you found the added metric units useful on my channel. it's nice to hear the extra time I invest during the editing process is beneficial to a broader audience.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to write that out. Ride safe! 😎
I recently got this bike and got 225 miles on it! I am in love coming from dirt to street! e-clutch is AMAZING . -- thanks for your review! one MAJOR note for the E-clutch, Honda is Strictly committed to perfecting the E-clutch... if ANYTHING happens to the e-clutch they require the dealer to mail it back to Japan so they can diagnose the issue while giving the rider a brand new e-clutch... The other thing to note, when you went into that "awkward middle gear change zone", I found a way to fix it.. you have to pull the clutch in and release the clutch after .. it rarely happens, maybe twice since owning the bike... I mentioned it to my dealer and they are going to run a diagnose on the bike when I get the oil done / check up. the beauty of it all though is how committed honda is to this E-Clutch.. they have been doing it for a minute with other models like the gold wing, so the fact that they have added it to a 650... beautiful. Rumor has it eventually other sport models will have it as an optional package. The other great thing to note -- if disabling the E-clutch, you can ride the bike traditionally but while doing that, you also make the clutch more traditional feeling versus when e-clutch is active. My one big thing to learning how to ride on the street if someone buys this bike... take it to a parking lot and learn the clutch before normalizing the E-clutch, since owning, I can see how a new rider will not learn how to ride a motorcycle correctly because of the e-clutch assistance... learning / knowing how to stall and preventing a stall saves lives. -- great video, looking forward to more content!
Fantastic to hear you're getting along with it so well.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Hey GREAT review ! of the 650 R ! ..lots of fun to watch you pretty much nailed it . I'm a 2024 owner of the 650r and agree with you fully on the aspects of it. Also, I would add that it's a very reliable bike and also flexible across the RPM range. One comment I do have is although it lacks writing mode settings it does have torque control and you didn't mention that I'm wondering if you even disengage it for your 0 to 60 MPH tests. I remember the first time I disengaged Honda TC. I really felt the difference.
And make no mistake... heads turn when you're riding this bike. It's a real looker.
The bike is overall an 8/10 for me. I messed with the torque control a little bit but left it out of the video - I honestly didn't know enough about it. 😂
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Good vid man, keep at it.
I shall continue, but only because you said so. 😉
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The 2018 CBR650F was my first bike and it was the perfect balance of power and comfort to start. Kept it many years. Only downside is the price tag tbh. Great video!
It's a super-well rounded machine, and even if it is more expensive than other options it's definitely a bike that can keep you entertained for a long-while.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Pretty comprehensive bike review. You have a different style. Maybe the initial bite in e-mode is to prevent engine stalling? I do like that you can use m-mode or e-mode for stop-n-go traffic. I-4 engines are premium engines, docile and low speeds, but rips at high speeds.
I wasn't able to appreciate the e-clutch until I got it in my hands and was able to experience how convenient it made stop & go traffic. A very cool system with a fun engine to back it up.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
very very nice review of that Bike 🙂. 27:00 its called false neutral.... can happen on any bike you you touch the gear lever to softly.... you mentioned it already relay good what happened in the gearbox. E-Clutch is so nice to ride, better then any pure quickshifter out there, why? because it shifts buttery smoth up and down no matter at which revs u are at the moment. btw you can set how sharp or soft you want it to engage in the settings..... as a sporty but comfy everyday bike i think the CBR650R is a great choice.
This bike exceeded my expectations with the new E-Clutch. Very unique and cool piece of tech. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Hey man, love the video. Very informative review and was pretty entertaining as well! I will be test riding a cbr650r in a couple days so we’ll see how it goes🤞. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Glad you enjoyed the video! The bike exceeded the expectations I had set for it. You should have a great time with it when you do your test ride.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
Dude, I just found your channel...Nice Job.
Glad you found it and enjoyed the content.
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Amazing video! Probably the best for the bike! I am really torn between this and the 600rr. Will you do one for the 600 rr as well?
Awesome vid bro i apreciate all the info 🤙
Awesome comment bro i apreciate all the engagement 🤙
That E clutch might be the only way someone will get on a bike, good buy!
All of the OEMs are finding ways to implement automatic transmissions. If it opens the world of 2-wheels to more people, it's a good thing to me!
Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
@@Omni_Moto For me it is not. Main reason I didn't buy yet this beatifull bike is the look of the e-clutch. I rather have good quickshifter. If you want to have automatic buy a scooter if not learn to ride bike. In the begining of 2024 you could choose between e-clutch and no eclutch now you only have option with e-clutch:/
Been watching from beginning informative entertaining
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I appreciate your continued support and viewership.
Thank you for watching and ride safe. 😎
Just picked my cbr650r up from big st charles 5 days ago
Nice! Hope you are getting to enjoy the machine.
Thanks for watching and ride safe. 😎
So E Clutch is the newer version of the REKLUSE AUTO CLUTCH, there's plenty of videos on REKLUSE AUTO CLUTCH. i love the fact that HONDA is always innovative
Great review!
Great comment! Thanks for watching.
Ride safe. 😎
Thanks for this amazing, creative, funny and an informative video. I see some criticism in the comments, fk them. Great content 👌 good job 👏 👍
Thank you for watching the video and leaving your wonderful comment! We'll continue, business as usual.
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27:47 motorcycle gearboxes have a neutral between every gear. Imagine it as a 6 pointed star and the points are neutral, each time you go past it and it slips into gear. Between first and second the "point" of the star has a cup that the you slip into. Sometimes the gearbox can get stuck at the points this is known as a "false neutral"
Ride safe, brother
Thank you very much for the metric units
Thank you very much for the comment
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Got one in October 24'. E-clutch is great but u-turns VERY tricky unless you use the clutch yourself...
Yep! The E-Clutch at low speed is super tricky - Hanging the back brake can be helpful, but the ease of use with the e-clutch and being able to override at low speed is very helpful.
Aside from that, this machine is super sweet!
Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
Liked this ad for st charles motor bikes great job omni moto
Someone liked the video _BECAUSE_ of an ad? I feel accomplished after reading that one. 😂
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The 22 was my first bike. It is easy to ride
Great video!
Great comment!
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Great video. New subscriber
Great comment.
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at 26:55 you kicked it out of gear. That's what happened, and why it went into a false neutral.
I think you should give a review on Cbr 600rr
I think so too! Hopefully in 2025 I can find time to swing a leg over one. Thanks for watching! Ride safe.
Great video and review, just wondering if youve ridden an RS660 and how you feel it compares?
I am currently looking at both, and got great offers locally on both which makes it hard to choose. Looking to test ride ASAP but weather here isn't the best at the moment!
I've not had the opportunity to swing a leg over the RS660. The better comparison would be the Tuono 660 since the RS660 is more race oriented vs street oriented.
With Aprilia, you'll pay a bit of a premium over the RS660 but you do get the best performance in the class with ~100HP, awesome brakes, and higher spec suspension. There is a price to pay with the cost of ownership and the maintenance required for Aprilia, whereas Honda will be a bit more cost-effective in the long run.
Both machines will offer an awesome riding experience, but the Aprilia will gain an edge in aggressive riding. Hope this helps!
Thanks for watching. Ride safe. 😎
very nice video mr stormtrooper helmet
very nice comment mr ferret profile picutre
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Any specific reason why you don’t wear your EOX helmet when riding?
I need to get the microphone set up in it still. Once I get one installed, it will be ready for vlogs. For now, the Atlas 4.0 has a great mic set up and does well for me. The EOX will probably return next year as the main helmet for walk arounds and rides depending on how the microphone shakes out with it.
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@looking at the EOX many negative reports on the rear liner and fitment has got me wondering if I should pull the trigger or no.
Good Buy!
Yessir! Thanks for watching. Ride safe.
Can you opt out of the E-Clutch? I don't want an E-Clutch and don't want to spend extra money for it.
Sadly there is not a CBR650R (in the USA) available without the E-Clutch from what I can see on Honda's website. It would be nice to see them make that an available trim level in the line up to encourage others to purchase one who don't want to pay for tech they won't use. If they removed it and made it $500-$1K cheaper they could collect a larger margin of riders in this segment.
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@@Omni_MotoWe have both options here in aust, new display looks amazing too
You grab the clutch handle, and it switches from the auto clutch to completely manual. You can also take it out of auto mode and run it manual. E-Clutch adds $100 or so, but includes quick shifter, which is way more than $100.
awesome bike, mine is 2023 honda cbr650R
Previous model years are great bikes too!
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I’m afraid if I get this I’ll forget to use my clutch when going back to another bike lol, but dang I still want one!
I really like your helmet. What is it and where can I find it? I’m not even a new rider yet 😅 but I want some options for gear
You can find the link in the description for my helmet! The one I'm wearing during the specs/features walk through is the Ruroc EOX in Ghost. The one I'm wearing during the test ride is the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 in the Ghost colorway. Thanks for watching! Ride safe. 😎
@ thank you! 🙏🏻
quick shifting is really just a consequence of the tech its not really a quick shifter hence why you lose it when the eclutch is off
This one or the daytona 660 ? Looking for a fun to ride bike with better ergonomics and refined engine.
I'm taking the CBR over the Daytona all day. I've read/heard the Daytona suspension and brakes perform poorly when trying to ride spirited.
Beyond that, just sheer reliability and proven dependability from Honda is something that's hard for me to look past.
I'm not saying the Daytona is bad, but the CBR650R is really, _really_ good.
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@@Omni_Moto I have read/heard that CBR has a lot of buzz and vibs at higher rpms which feel at footpegs. Also the weight is more which makes it non nimble to flicker around. Also the low down torque and mid range is not that good. Thoughts ?
@@tusharshyoran3233 An inline 4-cylinder will vibrate a bit because you can't balance the secondary forces caused by the physics of the engine. To that same tune, a 3-cylinder engine will vibrate because it cannot be perfectly balanced either.
Sure the CBR does weigh a little bit more, but that added weight can provide you with confidence when riding at speed since you won't be prone to get blown around as easily. The weight only affects your low-speed handling, but once you find the sweet spot of the CBR650R, the extra 20 pounds it carries over the Daytona will be hardly noticeable. Plus, once you're moving all bikes feel mostly weightless.
The lesser low-end torque isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially if you're a newer rider. Taking off on a motorcycle that has an abundance of torque can sometimes feel a bit harsh, where the inline-4 cylinder is fairly forgiving if you release the clutch a hair too quickly. Sure, the inline-3 will feel it has more grunt, but at this level of bike the CBR650R makes more sense for a daily rider in my opinion.
It truly depends on what you're looking for.
@ Thanks much mate for all your inputs. I am also a bit concerned about the e-clutch thing.. I mean are the up and downshift buttery smooth or there is some clunckyness ? Does the autoblip works fine since it’s not ride by wire ? Also is it nimble enough or feel front heavy while flickering around? Actually CBR is yet to launch in my country(may be in feb 2025) and I am holding my horses to get the Daytona without test riding the CBR. 😅
@@Omni_Moto @ Thanks much mate for all your inputs. I am also a bit concerned about the e-clutch thing.. I mean are the up and downshift buttery smooth or there is some clunckyness ? Does the autoblip works fine since it’s not ride by wire ? Also is it nimble enough or feel front heavy while flickering around? Actually CBR is yet to launch in my country(may be in feb 2025) and I am holding my horses to get the Daytona without test riding the CBR. 😅
Gsx8r is more expensive than this cbr in my country. I guess it's something we need to consider before buying any bikes.
I got cb650r I love it
636 area code? Makes me want a Kawi for some reason 😂✌️💚
Great video dude‼️✌️😁🏆
@@pitchforkpeasant6219 Thank you for watching! We sell Kawasaki too. 😉
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The Aprilia RS660 is also in the class and it's a lot more expensive and it's got an awesome quick shifter both up and down, unlike the gsx8r, the quick shifter is crappy on that. The RS660 is better than all the rest in that class by a long long way.
The RS660 has some awesome features and specs for sure! It does come at quite the price premium though at $11,099 starting MSRP. For those who crave a bit more performance and uniqueness, it's a great option.
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Aprilia don't have a reputation for reliability. I'd rather have a Honda than the Aprilia any day
Ride a Ducati Pentagali V4S. I'd like to see that on your channel.
The store did have a V4 earlier this year, but it didn't even last 24 hours before it sold to its new owner. I rode it around the parking lot before that happened, and it was not what I expected out of an Italian superbike, but in a good way. I almost expected it to feel more raw, but it felt very tame and refined at low speed. I imagine that would change as you open the throttle. 😆
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@@Omni_Motocrash test goat has a V4S. Had issues with it too here and there. Ended up with a cracked head. Fast af though. Had his chain break once. That was a sight. 😬
What you think about this and zx4r what the best beginner bike?
ZX4R is awesome fun to ride. To be truly great, it does need an ECU flash immediately upon purchasing to unlock an extra 25HP in the upper rev range.
It's definitely up there in the category for best beginner bikes, but I would recommend watching my recent video on the best beginner bikes for 2025 and deciding what type of rider you are and what bike is going to suit you best.
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I think for me cbr650r will be a perfect first bike, it has e clutch to help in traffic, learn how to ride a bike and I can turn it off whenever I want to learn fully manual riding. It's reliable, looks good, if I put an exhaust, I think it was called Austin racing, which sounded 100 times better, it will compensate the low speed boringness. Then just upgrade to 1k cc bike
This bike is a great place to start if you have the foundational elements of 2-wheels down-pat. Try not to rely too much on the rider aides and e-clutch system off the rip, else you may build some bad habits that are hard to break. Otherwise, it's a great pick!
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Yeeeeh mehhh I don't know.
Where the fun is you shouldn't ever go, I mean 1st gear does 60mph+.
R7, GSX8R, the fun is where you at 24/7, mid range at most.
I've seen it described as plain boring, I guess that's because the engine is so linear and at the same time gutless unless you reeeally rev it.
Of course it sounds proper supersport dare I say, got that engine tone we've come to associate with sport motorcycles from the past doing not so sensible things down open roads, could be heard from miles away.
Honda tamed the inline four but it can't be tamed can it, it's still too big for street use, the zx4rr is probably the only "sensible" way one can still enjoy some of that.
E-clutch?
People so hardcore looking for a bike they can do 140mph with down highways for "fun" aren't probably the target group for an e-clutch, I see a marketing mismatch here, they'd be just fine with a qs and it wouldn't weigh or cost as much.
I love the zx4rr for that reason, unfortunately I find it ugly. If only Honda made a new cbr400rr
The engine is very linear with its power delivery for sure, and will fool anyone who isn't savvy to the world of 2-wheels into thinking it's a more powerful machine than it truly is because of the way it sounds. You mention the ZX-4RR, and truly, I think this bike could be the most logical next step coming off of that bike if someone wants to continue riding on the streets instead of a track.
You make an excellent point though with the marketing mismatch and who this bike is targeted at - I trust that Honda did enough market research to keep it just competitive enough in the mid-bore street-bike class that potential consumers will be interested when compared to the other bikes available.
I'll always advocate for OEMs pushing into new territory though and experimenting with market segments. It's innovation that drives this industry and keeps us entertained.
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Joined @ 12.9k! Lets go on the road to 20k/face reveal
Thanks for joining the journey to 20K, see you there.
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Reminds me of a Doug DeMuro review :)
That's a huge compliment. Thank you so much!
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@ Well thank you for making fire content! I’m looking upgrade from my ninja 300 to a cbr650F within the month so this helped a lot!
Can the side mirror close to enable faster manoeuvre in between tight spot?
Previous gen release in 2022 has the side mirror lock and need loose the bolt to open and close the side mirror
The mirrors can be folded in.
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@Omni_Moto 👍🏻 thanks
Do you think Honda will give us the uk version of the cbr 600 ?
I wish
I can't say either way with 100% confidence. As long as the current generation CBR-600RR continues to sell well within the USA, Honda may not deviate it. They will have to get the new model through the emissions regulations in the US as well and they may not want to pay for that with the updated model that the rest of the world got.
I'd say I'm doubting they will bring it to the US, but I'm also hopeful I'm wrong about that.
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Hey Omnidude, that is a cool AI song with ripping tune!
2 types of styles, country and western 😉 (blues brothers quote)
I've actually never been a fan of Honda. They're just too cardigan style for me even though their bikes are bullet proof.
It's the styling that has gone conservative. Gone are the days of the VTR-SP1, the RC45, the NSR's... Now, it's just cardigans.
My 2 bobs worth.
Steve, mate, you know just as well as I do that Honda builds good bikes - they just don't excite blokes like you or me. 😂 We can't deny their dependability, but we can always ask for more! Aside from the Fireblade SP RRR and the Africa Twin, I can safely say the rest of their line up is, well... It's just a motorcycle line up - nothing to write home about, and that's a shame because for a long time Honda was a company who pushed the envelope and moved the industry forward. 😕 Nowadays, they make template motorcycles that typically lack any true soul, but they sure are reliable. That's the crux of Honda though, and they seem to be okay with it because they move the metal and make the money.
Great talking points as always Steve - cheers to you and enjoy your Australian summer! ☀
Or just get the non eclutch version and have fun! 👌🏻
Not available in the US! 👌
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witam elutch to opcja ale nikomu z tym systemem nie udało sie postawic sprzet na koło dziwne moc w 4 cylindrach jest w wysokich obrotach ale nie widze jakiegos ognia w górnych zakresach obrotow moc liniowa pozdrawiam
It is not most expensive Bike in his class, the most expensive is the Aprilia RS660...at least thats the case in Europe
This is a good call but I was aiming for Japanese 650s. The Aprilia 660 is a bang on machine though. 100HP out of a middle weight 2-cylinder is absolutely mad when Honda can't even break 100HP using 4-cylinders on the 650R.
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Don't put the weight in kg if you're just gonna make it up.
For whoever is interested:
Cbr650r -> 209kg
Cbr650r e-clutch -> 211kg
Suzuki gsx8r -> 205kg
Ninja 650 -> 193kg
R7 was correct
Why would I make that up?
I watched it back, and yes, my figures were incorrect. I can try to trim that segment out in the back end YT studio. Guess I just got in a bit of a hurry and should have taken more time to watch it back and double check to ensure accuracy.
To take a shot and say I just "made it up" is crazy work my guy. I wouldn't intentionally misinform viewers on my channel - sabotaging my own credibility isn't a good look.
Thanks for watching and pointing it out. Ride safe.
@Omni_Moto how is it not made up if it's incorrect? I'm not saying you did it with malicious intent, it's not that serious dude, they just stand out because they are way off.
Safe rides.
@@ayna957 If you throw shade at me on my channel and accuse me of making stuff up, then I am going to take it serious and defend myself.
The figures weren't "made up". During my conversion process where I copy and paste figures into a conversion calculator, then into text blocks on an editing time line, it is 100% possible I pasted them into the wrong text blocks corresponding with the wrong bike images in the video.
After reviewing your comment and watching the video back, the figures I had in the video were accurate, but displayed on the wrong bikes.
You're original comment implies that I fabricated numbers and just slapped them into the video without care to legitimacy.
I've gone into the back-end studio and trimmed the segment out to prevent any further misinformation.
Again, it was an honest mistake and I will own up to that. I accept criticism, but I won't accept slanderous accusations. it's not _what_ you said, it's _how_ you said it.
That said, I do appreciate that you took the time to write it out and help me address the issue.
@@Omni_Moto Dude, really, it's not that serious, you're reading the tone wrong just to be offended. The numbers were incorrect and I pointed it out and corrected them in case others want to know the info, that's it, there's no shade being thrown.
You're getting too heated over this small thing.
@@ayna957 I think he is right. One thing is to say at the beginning "You made an error on the weights" instead of "you just gonna make it up" -- "make up" really sounds like somebody is actually inventing something, and he just made an honest mistake :P
Saint Louis of????
Saint Louis of Missouri.. 🤔
I would love to have that bike ; that bike would fit me perfectly. No having to deal with gears
You still have to do gears ! You just don’t use the clutch ! I bought one as I am disabled I love it !! Also got a Aprilia Mana cvt ! Love that too
ZX4rr all day
Why would you not show clips of the bike in the opener as opposed to a talking helmet jacket and gloves?
You’re not showing your face so keep the camera on the bike…🙈
The bike was on screen. I don't have a production team, so I try to keep the intros fairly simple to save time and get videos out sooner. I'm the narrator of the videos so I put myself on screen. It's my editing style on my channel.
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Compared to other midweight bikes, the GSX-R750 blows it away.
The GSX-R750 is in a completely different class/segment of motorcycle. Supersports are not fair comparisons to this machine, or standard sport machines, as they are not designed for the same purpose.
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@@Omni_Moto 100% correct
Stop trying to get subscribers if people like your content they will