Nice to see another CBR650F rider! I have a 2018 with the same windscreen and seat cowl, makes the bike look more aggressive. As for the exhaust I customized the OEM by cutting off the small tip and opened it up to fit a 3" outlet. I managed to fit the original cover and it sounds amazing!!! I've also made my riding position more aggressive by switching out the rear sets and flipping the original clip ons. For the rear sets I used 2019 CBR650R which are a bit more sportier and they fit perfectly with no modifications. As for flipping the clip ons it takes more skill and involves custom work to the controls, but the end result is a more aggressive lower riding position. I will post a quick video soon. Keep on riding!
They are awesome bikes aren't they!! Never thought of doing that to the exhaust, pretty inventive! I do love the windscreen and seat cowl, changes the whole look of the bike. Also, thanks for the comment!!
Really fun bike, got one as my second as well. I love how once you get past like 6k RPM the power just builds and builds and builds and builds all the way till red line, so smoothly. It's not like its weak or lacking in torque at lower RPM either, it just really takes off about halfway up.
You ain't kidding!! 6k and up and she really wakes up!! But like you said, it's smooth from zero to red line! Sorry for the late reply, UA-cam notifications kind of suck! Thanks for stopping by the channel man!!
Just bought a 2014 CBR650F for $3700 with 2300 original miles. Matte Black all stock. Love this bike. Great power! Ive had a White with black and blue striped 2016 Cbr500r for the past 3 years and absolutely loved that bike too. Got lots of compliments everywhere. I was just ready for more power and didnt like the way to bars set too low on the Cbr600rr. So this 650f is a perfect transition for me. Mods I've done so far are tail tidy kit and led tail light with integrated turn signals, led headlight. Also, had to switch the flasher relay for an led one to eliminate the hyper flash. Mods on order...gold grips and levers, black windscreen from Thailand Lol, gold sliders and engine guard and gold windshield bolts. Cant wait for them too arrive. Next I plan on painting some of the silver parts to matte black and change the exhaust to full racing Akroponic. Love this bike so far. Keeping the 500r for a little bit right now. Sentimental reasons and its paid off....Lol. Enjoy Brothas!
I have a 2014 with 13k miles. I bought it used with almost 10k and it has been an awesome bike. Its got great power and is reliable. Only thing I had to do was adjust my clutch cable since it was tight and causing the bike to slip.
You're going to adore that bike man!! It can basically do anything you want it to do!! Plus it's smooth, and you can ride it comfortably for quite a long time!! Thanks for the comment man!! And Big thank you for the sub!! Most appreciated!!
Thanks man!! Appreciate that! It's definitely a great bike! Finding a decent looking windscreen for it wasn't easy. Best one I could find. Thanks for stopping by the channel as well!
I just bought a 2018 with 1,016 miles on it. The very first thing I did was change out that whale tail. Gone. New windscreen, levers (brake & clutch) and exhaust are coming soon. I'm still getting used to the clutch friction zone, seems really long to me. Hoping the new clutch lever will change that. Thanks for sharing this video, well done.
Many thanks for this, it made me buy one, identical to yours, love the red and black colours. Came from a cbr500r 2020, great bike but the performance of the 650 is another league😁👍👍👍
I'm definitely sticking the Honda CBR650F on my next bike shortlist, they're lovely in all colours as well & didn't even know they were 4 cylinders! 😎 I had planned on an older Honda VFR800F, but thinking something a bit newer more recently! 👍
They are really good bikes. You will really like it. Mine ( the 2018 ) is the last year for the F model. 2019 and newer is the R model. Updated style with two headlights. Both look great to me. Plus, if you're going to get a Japanese 650, you might as well get the most powerful one in the class. Mine has 90HP, and the newer one has 94HP.
Great vlog and bike buddy 👍 I find putting links to vlogs on the screen at the end helps known as end cards in UA-cam studio. push other vlogs also make full advantage of the tag box when you upload. Put keywords in there like bike brand area your riding etc. Hope this helps 👍
I have a 2018 CB650F. It is very similar to yours, minus the fairing and clip-ons. I've put about 5k miles on mine and so far I've been very happy. I had my right side bar-end weight fall out during a ride (didn't notice it until I got home). Even the new replacement had a bit of play. I also like the inline-four. It was a driving factor to me choosing this bike over others in its class. Like you, I think the exhaust could be a bit louder but it doesn't bother me enough to make me run out and get a replacement. My one complaint which is more of an annoyance is that the display wasn't updated to match the smaller CB500F. I don't necessarily need a gear indicator but having one would be nice.
Hi. I have one too. The negative points for me, is dash. I like to have range meter. Also had a problem to listen to music on the intercom, the wind is directed to the helmet and can't hear anything. Best regards!
The dash is a bit outdated. After I put the new windscreen on the buffeting got better, it was still there, but it was a little bit better. Thanks for the sub!!!! I appreciate it!
I picked up a 2018 CBR650F a few weeks ago, matt black. Only taken it on two 40 minute spins so far, both times I've returned home with my right hand index and middle fingers white. I have heard since buying mine that these bikes are known for vibes, although saying that it doesn't feel especially vibey when riding, but my fingers are telling me otherwise! I have heated grips fitted too, so it wouldn't be the cold affecting my fingers. I have heard that heavier bar ends make a difference. I hope so, otherwise this bike is being sold!
Ok Kerry, I'm going to give you a couple of tips for this because the same thing happened to me when I first bought my 650F. It's not the vibes, it's the way you sit on the bike. ( I'm almost positive anyway ). Because of the way you are only partially leaned forward, and the way your legs will tend to slide up on the tank, you will unconsciously grip the throttle much harder than you need to. ( I definitely did this! ). Two things helped with this. I bought tank pads to keep from sliding forward, and I had to make a conscious effort to train myself not to grip too hard on the throttle for a few weeks. After that, the numb hand was gone!! I hope this helps!! And thanks for the comment!!
@@KODEGREY Hmm, very interesting!! On my second ride out, after how my fingers were on the first ride I paid a lot more attention to how I was gripping the throttle, making sure not to grip too hard, and if anything my fingers were worse when I get home! Right, next time I go out I will pay attention to see if I'm sliding forward at all! Many thanks for taking the time to reply to me, very much appreciated. I'll keep you updated!
I bought this very same bike this past February. Bike only had 1400 miles on it. Everything was going just fine until I spotted a leak and had to have my water pump replaced. What?!!! With only 1400 miles, I wasn’t expecting this at all. Needless to say, wasn’t happy about this. Will this happen again in another 1400 miles? I don’t know. Where did you get the seat cowl, and were the decals already on it or did you purchase those separately?
They are really good bikes. I want to move up to a CBR1000RR, but to do that I might have to trade this one in. But I also really want to keep her too.
@@KODEGREY I'm in the same boat! Don't wanna give it up but it would definitely help towards a CBR1000RR-R SP. If they bring the non SP version to the states it would be nice!
G'day mate as general rule Honda's don't go wrong I've had them since I was 7 years old I'm 48 now never had an issue with Honda's nice bike the 650F enjoy stay safe 👍
id say it is. i got mine 2.5 years ago, a '14 model. never sat on a motorcycle in my life, signed the papers at the dealer and rode it 25miles home after 30 mins in the parking lot with just a permit. its a solid bike.
I'm glad I found this video. I've been on the fence about getting that windscreen. I'm definitely going to grab one soon (if they're still in stock in two weeks) because I cannot stand the stock windscreen. It doesn't fit the look of the bike.
I absolutely agree!! The stock windscreen does that bike no favors at all. Get the new one for sure. Not only does it look much better, it deflects the wind over your helmet a bit better. Thanks for the comment!!
@@KODEGREY it's amazing with the stock windscreen I was getting hit right below the pecs. It is moved the Windstream up to my shoulders which is much easier to deal with since I can just tuck. It hasn't fully alleviated my helmet noise since I have noisy as hell LS2, but it is also cut that down a bit. Next thing I have to do now is get a quieter helmet lol.
It is a pretty powerful bike for a 650. But the power curve is very smooth. As long as you are easy on the throttle while you are learning, then yes, I think a new rider would be ok to learn on this bike. Thank you for the comment!!
The only place I could find one was on eBay. It comes from Thailand, but usually has some in stock. Just search for 2018 Honda CBR 650F and you should be able to see it near the top of the list. Thanks for the sub!! Much appreciated!!
Oh man! That is a hard choice!! It will probably be whatever your budget allows. But, if you do decide to go with the 650F or the new 650R, you will love it! They are a lot faster than people think they are. And it hard to beat the reliability! Thanks for the comment man!! And a HUGE thanks for the sub!! It is most appreciated!!
@@KODEGREY anytime man, loving your content so I will be looking forward to more. And yeah I love the newer bikes but at the same time I love the older Honda's so it's really tough. I definitely want comfort though for some long distance rides around Europe. And a trip I'm planning around the coast of the UK
@@thatwolffe3802 I've never rode the F4 or F4i. So I can't tell you which one I prefer for comfort. I can tell you I was able to go almost 3 hours before I had to stop and stretch a bit on the 650. My butt never hurt, I just got stiff and also had to give my hands a break.
You can adjust the brightness with 2 botton on dash SET and SEL not crazy bright look nice to me I have naked version cb650f if you remove cat and put full exhaust bike get very light the catalytic its freaking heavy.......
Oh ok. Should have looked a bit deeper in the manual. LoL. I have thought about a full exhaust, I know those things are very heavy. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome! Mine wasn't quite that cheap since I bought it new in 2018. I haven't found an exhaust I like either. I really like the underslung exhaust, so it's hard to find a nice one.
Cool, that windshield gives the bike a whole new look!! As for the decal, well my wife has a Cricut decal cutting machine. So I downloaded a CBR 650F PNG and she printed out the decal. I put it on myself.
Basically yes. This one was made one year before they changed to the new model, and gave it an R instead of an F. Only real difference is the fairings. Oh.. and it has 2 headlights instead of one.
This would be an excellent choice for your next upgrade!! I dont think you would be longing for power anytime soon. This bike has the highest HP in the 650 class. Around 94 HP where the other average around 75 HP.
BTW that small play is supposed to be in there on the throttle....easy to upgrade the headlight, carbon fiber slip on and pipes are now available......PUIG windscreen@@KODEGREY
Nice to see another CBR650F rider! I have a 2018 with the same windscreen and seat cowl, makes the bike look more aggressive. As for the exhaust I customized the OEM by cutting off the small tip and opened it up to fit a 3" outlet. I managed to fit the original cover and it sounds amazing!!! I've also made my riding position more aggressive by switching out the rear sets and flipping the original clip ons. For the rear sets I used 2019 CBR650R which are a bit more sportier and they fit perfectly with no modifications. As for flipping the clip ons it takes more skill and involves custom work to the controls, but the end result is a more aggressive lower riding position. I will post a quick video soon. Keep on riding!
They are awesome bikes aren't they!! Never thought of doing that to the exhaust, pretty inventive! I do love the windscreen and seat cowl, changes the whole look of the bike. Also, thanks for the comment!!
Really fun bike, got one as my second as well. I love how once you get past like 6k RPM the power just builds and builds and builds and builds all the way till red line, so smoothly. It's not like its weak or lacking in torque at lower RPM either, it just really takes off about halfway up.
You ain't kidding!! 6k and up and she really wakes up!! But like you said, it's smooth from zero to red line!
Sorry for the late reply, UA-cam notifications kind of suck!
Thanks for stopping by the channel man!!
Just bought a 2014 CBR650F for $3700 with 2300 original miles. Matte Black all stock. Love this bike. Great power! Ive had a White with black and blue striped 2016 Cbr500r for the past 3 years and absolutely loved that bike too. Got lots of compliments everywhere. I was just ready for more power and didnt like the way to bars set too low on the Cbr600rr. So this 650f is a perfect transition for me. Mods I've done so far are tail tidy kit and led tail light with integrated turn signals, led headlight. Also, had to switch the flasher relay for an led one to eliminate the hyper flash. Mods on order...gold grips and levers, black windscreen from Thailand Lol, gold sliders and engine guard and gold windshield bolts. Cant wait for them too arrive. Next I plan on painting some of the silver parts to matte black and change the exhaust to full racing Akroponic. Love this bike so far. Keeping the 500r for a little bit right now. Sentimental reasons and its paid off....Lol. Enjoy Brothas!
Forgot too add. I have the seat cowl on order too!
I have a 2014 with 13k miles. I bought it used with almost 10k and it has been an awesome bike. Its got great power and is reliable. Only thing I had to do was adjust my clutch cable since it was tight and causing the bike to slip.
They are really good bikes!! If adjusting your cable was all you had to do then that is a big win!!
Thanks for leaving a comment!
Just got a 2014 CBR650F! So far I love this bike 🏍 💨
You're going to adore that bike man!! It can basically do anything you want it to do!! Plus it's smooth, and you can ride it comfortably for quite a long time!!
Thanks for the comment man!! And Big thank you for the sub!! Most appreciated!!
I like this guys review. I love my 2014 as well. That windscreen, not sure about what is going on there. He kept it simple , clear
Thanks man!! Appreciate that! It's definitely a great bike! Finding a decent looking windscreen for it wasn't easy. Best one I could find.
Thanks for stopping by the channel as well!
That's my fave bike on the market since the VFR800 went away.
I just bought a 2018 with 1,016 miles on it. The very first thing I did was change out that whale tail. Gone. New windscreen, levers (brake & clutch) and exhaust are coming soon. I'm still getting used to the clutch friction zone, seems really long to me. Hoping the new clutch lever will change that. Thanks for sharing this video, well done.
Many thanks for this, it made me buy one, identical to yours, love the red and black colours. Came from a cbr500r 2020, great bike but the performance of the 650 is another league😁👍👍👍
I'm definitely sticking the Honda CBR650F on my next bike shortlist, they're lovely in all colours as well & didn't even know they were 4 cylinders! 😎
I had planned on an older Honda VFR800F, but thinking something a bit newer more recently! 👍
They are really good bikes. You will really like it. Mine ( the 2018 ) is the last year for the F model. 2019 and newer is the R model. Updated style with two headlights. Both look great to me. Plus, if you're going to get a Japanese 650, you might as well get the most powerful one in the class. Mine has 90HP, and the newer one has 94HP.
Great vlog and bike buddy 👍
I find putting links to vlogs on the screen at the end helps known as end cards in UA-cam studio. push other vlogs also make full advantage of the tag box when you upload. Put keywords in there like bike brand area your riding etc. Hope this helps 👍
Thanks for the tip!! I will start doing that on the next upload!!
I have a 2018 CB650F. It is very similar to yours, minus the fairing and clip-ons. I've put about 5k miles on mine and so far I've been very happy.
I had my right side bar-end weight fall out during a ride (didn't notice it until I got home). Even the new replacement had a bit of play.
I also like the inline-four. It was a driving factor to me choosing this bike over others in its class. Like you, I think the exhaust could be a bit louder but it doesn't bother me enough to make me run out and get a replacement.
My one complaint which is more of an annoyance is that the display wasn't updated to match the smaller CB500F. I don't necessarily need a gear indicator but having one would be nice.
Agreed, an updated dash would have been nice. But it doesn't bother me too much. Tells me everything I need to know without being distracting.
Hi. I have one too. The negative points for me, is dash. I like to have range meter. Also had a problem to listen to music on the intercom, the wind is directed to the helmet and can't hear anything. Best regards!
The dash is a bit outdated. After I put the new windscreen on the buffeting got better, it was still there, but it was a little bit better. Thanks for the sub!!!! I appreciate it!
I picked up a 2018 CBR650F a few weeks ago, matt black. Only taken it on two 40 minute spins so far, both times I've returned home with my right hand index and middle fingers white. I have heard since buying mine that these bikes are known for vibes, although saying that it doesn't feel especially vibey when riding, but my fingers are telling me otherwise! I have heated grips fitted too, so it wouldn't be the cold affecting my fingers. I have heard that heavier bar ends make a difference. I hope so, otherwise this bike is being sold!
Ok Kerry, I'm going to give you a couple of tips for this because the same thing happened to me when I first bought my 650F.
It's not the vibes, it's the way you sit on the bike. ( I'm almost positive anyway ). Because of the way you are only partially leaned forward, and the way your legs will tend to slide up on the tank, you will unconsciously grip the throttle much harder than you need to. ( I definitely did this! ).
Two things helped with this. I bought tank pads to keep from sliding forward, and I had to make a conscious effort to train myself not to grip too hard on the throttle for a few weeks. After that, the numb hand was gone!!
I hope this helps!! And thanks for the comment!!
@@KODEGREY Hmm, very interesting!! On my second ride out, after how my fingers were on the first ride I paid a lot more attention to how I was gripping the throttle, making sure not to grip too hard, and if anything my fingers were worse when I get home! Right, next time I go out I will pay attention to see if I'm sliding forward at all! Many thanks for taking the time to reply to me, very much appreciated. I'll keep you updated!
I just bought a 2018 CBR650f. Less than 5000km on it. I'm really loving it. 😁.
That's awesome man!! You're really going love that bike!!
Thanks for the comment man!!
@@KODEGREY It's my second bike. First one was a cbr500r. I'm also a big fan of the 4cyl.
@@michaell2168 Oh Yeah, the 500R is a nice bike too! Something about the sound of an inline 4... The way it winds up, I really like that sound!!
@@KODEGREY Same here.
How much you paid for it?
I bought this very same bike this past February. Bike only had 1400 miles on it. Everything was going just fine until I spotted a leak and had to have my water pump replaced. What?!!! With only 1400 miles, I wasn’t expecting this at all. Needless to say, wasn’t happy about this. Will this happen again in another 1400 miles? I don’t know.
Where did you get the seat cowl, and were the decals already on it or did you purchase those separately?
I've got a 2014 in candy blue! Love it!
They are really good bikes. I want to move up to a CBR1000RR, but to do that I might have to trade this one in. But I also really want to keep her too.
@@KODEGREY I'm in the same boat! Don't wanna give it up but it would definitely help towards a CBR1000RR-R SP. If they bring the non SP version to the states it would be nice!
@@vonklizzykloudz1303 Agreed, I like the non SP version better too.
G'day mate as general rule Honda's don't go wrong I've had them since I was 7 years old I'm 48 now never had an issue with Honda's nice bike the 650F enjoy stay safe 👍
Thanks man!! Hard to beat the reliability.
Somehow I've read this comment in australian accent
good vid, thinking of buying one, got the cbr500r right now
The 500 is a good bike too. But if you decide to get it, you will definitely enjoy the extra power!
I just did my MSF course with a Suzuki TU250X and I felt comfortable in that bike.
Can I now buy a CBR 650F and learn on it? Is it beginner friendly?
id say it is. i got mine 2.5 years ago, a '14 model. never sat on a motorcycle in my life, signed the papers at the dealer and rode it 25miles home after 30 mins in the parking lot with just a permit. its a solid bike.
You can. But you will have to be careful. It is pretty powerful.
I'm glad I found this video. I've been on the fence about getting that windscreen.
I'm definitely going to grab one soon (if they're still in stock in two weeks) because I cannot stand the stock windscreen. It doesn't fit the look of the bike.
I absolutely agree!! The stock windscreen does that bike no favors at all. Get the new one for sure. Not only does it look much better, it deflects the wind over your helmet a bit better.
Thanks for the comment!!
@@KODEGREY forgot to update. I did get it, and what a difference it made. I'm blown away!
@@SOAxZIPPER That's awesome man!! Totally changes the bike huh!!
@@KODEGREY it's amazing with the stock windscreen I was getting hit right below the pecs. It is moved the Windstream up to my shoulders which is much easier to deal with since I can just tuck.
It hasn't fully alleviated my helmet noise since I have noisy as hell LS2, but it is also cut that down a bit. Next thing I have to do now is get a quieter helmet lol.
I know nothing about bikes but it looks fun to ride.
It definitely is!!
Is it a good first bike to learn on?
For someone who is very new to motorcycles and wants to learn how to ride from scratch?
It is a pretty powerful bike for a 650. But the power curve is very smooth. As long as you are easy on the throttle while you are learning, then yes, I think a new rider would be ok to learn on this bike. Thank you for the comment!!
I just got one and I feel the power but I respect so far I have got up to 50mph haven’t got on the highway yet.
I’m a new rider as well
Hey dude !
where i can buy this amazing wind screen?? thanks bro !
The only place I've been able to find it is on Ebay. Just do a search for (2018 CBR 650F windscreen) and it should pop up.
Thank you for the comment!!
The windscreen is amazing, where can i find it??
The only place I could find one was on eBay. It comes from Thailand, but usually has some in stock. Just search for 2018 Honda CBR 650F and you should be able to see it near the top of the list. Thanks for the sub!! Much appreciated!!
@@KODEGREY Thanks!
I'm currently trying to decide between this and an F4 or F4i, its a hard choice.
Oh man! That is a hard choice!! It will probably be whatever your budget allows. But, if you do decide to go with the 650F or the new 650R, you will love it! They are a lot faster than people think they are. And it hard to beat the reliability!
Thanks for the comment man!! And a HUGE thanks for the sub!! It is most appreciated!!
@@KODEGREY anytime man, loving your content so I will be looking forward to more.
And yeah I love the newer bikes but at the same time I love the older Honda's so it's really tough.
I definitely want comfort though for some long distance rides around Europe. And a trip I'm planning around the coast of the UK
@@thatwolffe3802 I've never rode the F4 or F4i. So I can't tell you which one I prefer for comfort. I can tell you I was able to go almost 3 hours before I had to stop and stretch a bit on the 650.
My butt never hurt, I just got stiff and also had to give my hands a break.
@@KODEGREY I'm going to have to go give one a test ride and see how it feels I think.
@@thatwolffe3802 yep!! Probably your best bet!
10:20 why would you ride with brights on at night? I always ran them during the day but never at night. This was my first bike and I loved it!
either must live in a place with good roads and no deer, or are super lucky
Nice video. Love Honda 600's. Cheers
Thanks man!! Appreciate it!! The 600's are a great class. Really good bikes!!
Thanks for stopping by the channel!!
I just got it, and as a new rider I don’t know the gear range.
You can adjust the brightness with 2 botton on dash SET and SEL not crazy bright look nice to me I have naked version cb650f if you remove cat and put full exhaust bike get very light the catalytic its freaking heavy.......
Oh ok. Should have looked a bit deeper in the manual. LoL. I have thought about a full exhaust, I know those things are very heavy. Thanks for the comment!
@@KODEGREY you welcome yes its on the manual to be exact page 26 owner manual
Love my 2018 CBR 650F. just need to find the exhaust i want for it.. bought it new in 2020 for $6,900
Awesome! Mine wasn't quite that cheap since I bought it new in 2018. I haven't found an exhaust I like either. I really like the underslung exhaust, so it's hard to find a nice one.
@@KODEGREY I just ordered that same windshield you have. looks great. cant wait!
@@KODEGREY Where did you get the sticker/decal for the seat cowl that says " CBR 650F " ?
Cool, that windshield gives the bike a whole new look!! As for the decal, well my wife has a Cricut decal cutting machine. So I downloaded a CBR 650F PNG and she printed out the decal. I put it on myself.
@@KODEGREY Time to put my wife to work..lol.. She did the stickers for our Instagram account. #310GallonJourney
Is this the same as the CBR650R
Basically yes. This one was made one year before they changed to the new model, and gave it an R instead of an F.
Only real difference is the fairings.
Oh.. and it has 2 headlights instead of one.
I had a Ninja 400, would this be a good next bike? I want more power but not too much. If i buy this would i be longing for more power?
This would be an excellent choice for your next upgrade!! I dont think you would be longing for power anytime soon. This bike has the highest HP in the 650 class. Around 94 HP where the other average around 75 HP.
Awesome review bro love this channel ✊✊❤️🔥🏍🚀🎥☝️🤙😇🤛🙋🙏🏽🙏🏽🍿🍿
Thanks man!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘👊👊
@@KODEGREY Love that red color Honda bro
We will all get 60/80000 w this bike+ love mine 11,000 an no issues
That's awesome man!! Thank you for the comment!!
BTW that small play is supposed to be in there on the throttle....easy to upgrade the headlight, carbon fiber slip on and pipes are now available......PUIG windscreen@@KODEGREY
great bike but that rear fender has to go!
Trust me I know. I keep planning on getting a tail tidy, but then I procrastinate and end up forgetting about it.