You own one? Awesome! I'm so curious about how touring-compatible it might be. Is it comfortable enough to ride for more than four hours straight? How long does one tank last? And how long are the service intervals? I'd love it to be some sort of lightweight, daily useable sport tourer - most actual sport touring bikes are just SO heavy!
Great video...Really appreciated the fact-based approach to the motorcycle specs and characteristics. The video was just long enough to impart what I would want to know if I were looking for a bike like this. Well done.
The reason this has more power throughout the rev range over the 600RR (despite the RR having a much higher top end) is because of it’s longer stroke, it doesn’t rev like a over bored i4, it’s got more torque low end due to its longer stroke, cam profile and the way it’s tuned
Good presenter. I like his voice. And he's talking about all the things I wanted to know. The ABS should not be an option in The US. Make it mandatory in the US like en the EU.
@@ImLeuff I didn't read the second half of the OP's comment. I disagree with him on ABS being mandatory and agree with you. We, the consumer, should have the choice.
@@ImLeuff Seatbelts, ABS and traction control are probably mandatory in cars. I think it's stupid having to pay extra for the option to be safer. It they only sold bikes with it, it would not cost 500 but maybe 250 ekstra. And be most more safe.
@@sighheinrich they're not charging you extra, they're giving you the option of not getting it. I am in EU and I don't see the problem in you guys having the option. All bikes are cheaper in US anyway
Nice review. This thing looked good until I started looking at the competition. Honda wants $9400 for this. Z900 costs $8400. GSX-S750 costs $8300. MT-09 costs $9K even. So as always the question is, what justifies Honda's price?
the thing screems I need a tail. Probably a little petty but the fact this bike and the MT-09 have their rears end half way over the rear wheel is a bit of a deal breaker. They look like those old crusty demon dirt bikes without or half a rear mud guard.
Honda got these new 650’s “just about right”...both look excellent, and seem like performance is just good enough. The previous models were just shy of all that.
Come on Motorcyclist Mag. You aren't any other motorcycle channel, don't cover up all the engine noise with music. We'd like to see the whole review from the perspective of the saddle.
Depends what you're buying it for. ZX6R for commuting or street riding? No thanks - incredibly uncomfortable for anything longer than 20 mins. Track use and occasional street? Sure, ZX6R all the way. Also, the new ZX6R is butt-ugly in my opinion. -former owner of '08 ZX6R
I think the seating position is about the same but the ZX6R is a bit more but so worth it. Yeah the new one isn't as pretty as the previous gen but if you see it in person it's not bad. I was one of the ones before saying how ugly it was but once I went to see it up close I liked it a lot!
Some really great bikes coming out of all the manufacturers. Hard to make choices. I really like the neoretro look of the Honda’s. I like seeing the whole engine plus way easier to work on.
I see ZX-6R selling for around the same price and the insurance is actually cheaper. I like the CBR650R, but the pricing needs to be closer to the Ninja 650R.
It's a lovely bike - very nearly the natural successor to the old CBR600F (I believe it was called the Hurricane in the USA.) A bit of underseat storage and it would truly be the new version of that motorbike. Good job Honda.
I'm not familiar with "The Hurricane", but I just looked it up, and yeah, the very first CBR600F was called that. But all subsequent F models in the US dropped the Hurricane moniker and were referred to as F2, F3, F4, and F4i. Anyways, I like this new CBR650R, but it seems way too heavy at 456 lbs wet. Should really be more in the 430-lb range.
@@jasper_of_puppets To be honest I wasn't familiar with the 'Hurricane' designation either - here, (in the UK) it was referred to as the CBR600F (F2, F3, F4) but I thought that I'd check on the name, as there are different names in the various markets across all manufacturers - not always, but it happens enough to warrant checking. As for the weight, it seems that most manufacturers are losing the battle of the bulge. Electronics & massive exhaust systems play a big part - a de-cat link pipe wil knock a lot of weight off (10 - 12lbs). More complicated machines = more weight sadly. It's still a nice motorcycle ✌️
@@ianmacfarlane1241 yeah, despite the weight, it is nice. I recently bought the new CB300R and that thing is crazy lightweight at 313 lbs wet! It lost over 30 lbs or so over its F predecessor, so it confuses me as to why they weren't able to shed more weight off the much more expensive 650R.
I think this should have been named the CB650R to go along with the CB650F (naked) opening the potential for the CB1000R to have a faired model as well. Being named "CBR" implies it's in their race bike line, which it is not. It would also mean that the faired CB1000R would be called a CBR1000R and that already exists - this is why this line of bikes should just be CBs with or without fairings.
Could be due to lightweight engine internals, the engine being a stressed member of the frame and higher modulus alloys compared to the crappy old junkers of the past.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that. I don't recommend this size bike to start on. Something around 300 cc is usually better. But! I do know people who started on large bikes and made out ok. I also know some that didn't make out well. It depends on the person. You may be ok and you may not. I don't know anything about you so be careful no matter what you decide.
This thing actually looks REALLY nice. Great value for the money. The only part Im not that fond of, is the tail. Its too basic, not "sharp" enough and doesnt match the front which is very sporty and aggresive looking. It would fit on a streetfighter or a naked bike but not on that sporty looking front.
Hahahahaha I could not disagree more. I'd rather see a bit of underseat storage for a change. It's supposed to be a semi-practical motorbike, not a SuperSports bike. (Incidentally, I'm not saying that I'm right - I just have a different opinion, and respectfully disagree). ✌️
@@ianmacfarlane1241 I hear you man, I still think it should be practical! I just feel like they could´ve made the tail look better (sportier) and still keep it practical! :) This seat cowl pretty much fixes it though! www.google.com/search?biw=1536&bih=775&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=DxIIXYOJBuPlrgS3zYOIBg&q=2019+honda+cbr650r+seat+cowl&oq=2019+honda+cbr650r+seat+cowl&gs_l=img.3..35i39.10562.11119..11312...0.0..0.64.307.5......0....1..gws-wiz-img.wydS-I-iRqQ#imgrc=nXyySzW0rZe2FM:
@@Zi9makin9 That's undeniably cool. I thought that you were going for a razor sharp side profile, but that stubby thing is very well designed. Is that a stock photo or is it you? (Or someone you know?) I do think that manufacturers, (who undoubtedly have packaging difficulties - it's not easy) do need to think about storage. Bike security is hugely important, but disc locks, chains and D-locks are far too heavy to be carried in a backpack / rucksack - much better if they could be carried somewhere on the motorbike. There has to be a viable solution - underseat is obviously the best option for balance, but failing that there has to be something. I know that 'dummy' tanks are used for the air-box and electronics routing, but I'd gladly accept a marginally bigger 'dummy' tank if there was some way of secreting a lock in there - I dunno - maybe I'm deluded. Take care ✌️
Looking more at the bike it seems that its really awesome for someone who wants an a2 bike that u can stay with even after u got ur big boi A license... with 90hp its definitely better then the ninja 650... but its downfall is the price...
@@szymonstepien9869 Good afternoon! I think if you ask 100 people, you'll get 100 different answers! You need to ask yourself some questions and answer honestly: what is your skill level? What kind of riding are you going to be doing (purely fun or work/school or around town or in the city, etc)? What is your real budget, with other life bills and factoring in insurance? Is it your first bike? Buy something you'll destroy in the first year or two of riding. If it's not your first bike, then you should already be well on your way to formulating answers to the above questions! Good luck!
I just sold my mint, like brand new 2011 gsxr750 for 5900. Lol.. that was alot of bike for cheap. I walked into the dealer to look at new bikes and saw new sport bikes are crazy money. My bike new was 12,000 and it was almost the same bike. Lol..
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I like this guy. More this guy.
@Andrew Humphrey Thanks!
Look like indian
Abhi, never seen without his Aermacchi backpack! 😁
@@dr.mehunsutong9094 ok
Great review Abhi.
As an owner, I agree to all points you mentioned in this video. Looking forward for more reviews from you. Cheers :)
Strell bro, when will be your review?
Pooi nenba 😍😘
You own one? Awesome! I'm so curious about how touring-compatible it might be. Is it comfortable enough to ride for more than four hours straight? How long does one tank last? And how long are the service intervals? I'd love it to be some sort of lightweight, daily useable sport tourer - most actual sport touring bikes are just SO heavy!
machaneee..... :D
Hey strell bro
This guy has a very nice voice. This is they kind of person you want selling you a bike. Nice, calm confident voice.
i really liked the part where youy took it for your first ride
To be fair it does say first ride review, not first ride
@@j4zzx297 First ride review means you review your first ride...
But if we're not being facetious, we know what it means. 😂
Some audio of the engine would have been nice, otherwise great.
I've made this complaint in other vids too
Great video...Really appreciated the fact-based approach to the motorcycle specs and characteristics. The video was just long enough to impart what I would want to know if I were looking for a bike like this. Well done.
The reason this has more power throughout the rev range over the 600RR (despite the RR having a much higher top end) is because of it’s longer stroke, it doesn’t rev like a over bored i4, it’s got more torque low end due to its longer stroke, cam profile and the way it’s tuned
Abhi is a natural! Hope he does more reviews
It's basically a modern CBR F3/4. My CBR F3 was a brilliant all-rounder.
Look at that front end!!!! look at this design!!! i'm in love with this bike I wish I own it in the future sometime! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Great work Abhi! Keep it up!
I hope we get a lot more videos with Abhi. He's got a good, calm demeanor that makes for a very relaxing and pleasant watch.
@Shrinivash Murugesh yes
@Shrinivash Murugesh andhra
In comparison, I like the way Adam really talks about how it is to actually ride the bike and not just a fact show.
great video. The reviewer Abhi is really easy to understand, and his review on the bike is excellent. Subscribed!
Good presenter. I like his voice. And he's talking about all the things I wanted to know.
The ABS should not be an option in The US. Make it mandatory in the US like en the EU.
Agreed. I'd like to see more videos with Abhi. Very relaxing to hear him speak about bikes.
Why? What's wrong with having options?
@@ImLeuff I didn't read the second half of the OP's comment. I disagree with him on ABS being mandatory and agree with you. We, the consumer, should have the choice.
@@ImLeuff Seatbelts, ABS and traction control are probably mandatory in cars. I think it's stupid having to pay extra for the option to be safer. It they only sold bikes with it, it would not cost 500 but maybe 250 ekstra. And be most more safe.
@@sighheinrich they're not charging you extra, they're giving you the option of not getting it. I am in EU and I don't see the problem in you guys having the option. All bikes are cheaper in US anyway
The gauges are a big step up from my cbr650f.
Nice review. This thing looked good until I started looking at the competition. Honda wants $9400 for this. Z900 costs $8400. GSX-S750 costs $8300. MT-09 costs $9K even. So as always the question is, what justifies Honda's price?
I agree. Especially since Kawi just dropped the starting price of the zx6r to 9,999.
You're comparing this fully faired bike to a bunch of naked bikes...
@@6amamoeba677 ok then, knock 500 off for the CB650F... what changes? It's still overpriced
@@future62 cb650f starts at nearly 1200 bucks less than the cbr650r
@@6amamoeba677 CB650F is also overpriced... and this video is about the Rs.
In addition to the cutout for the pipes, I love how they've sculpted the fairing to allow a fairly unobstructed view of the engine. Beautiful!
Abhi, forgive me but it looks like a Grom underneath you! Nice review!
Great articulation of features, Abhi. keep up the great work.
This thing screams: i need a tail tidy!
Yes! That and a lower price tag!
just like ur mom
the thing screems I need a tail. Probably a little petty but the fact this bike and the MT-09 have their rears end half way over the rear wheel is a bit of a deal breaker. They look like those old crusty demon dirt bikes without or half a rear mud guard.
Though i still miss zak and ari. But this guy is a good presenter. Clear and concise.
Honda got these new 650’s “just about right”...both look excellent, and seem like performance is just good enough. The previous models were just shy of all that.
It's not exactly much faster but the suspension and brake upgrades are nice. The 650f has better Low down torq to.
It’s cool to see a 600cc(+/-) in-line 4 in a more comfortable seating position yet still aggressive styling
I have a 2015 CBR500R here in England. I think this will be my next bike. Good video.
Great review! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Abhi is what we need in future reviews
Come on Motorcyclist Mag. You aren't any other motorcycle channel, don't cover up all the engine noise with music. We'd like to see the whole review from the perspective of the saddle.
Thanks for mentioning the vibes at 6k. Does it smooth back out at higher rpms?
At higher revs it smooths out and it sounds pretty good, too!
Great work Abhi, nice review
I love honda's and suki's. Honda nailed the front of this bike. Looks great. I wish the new gsxr600's and 750's looked half as nice.
How tall are you? That 650 looks mini to you,..nice review keep up the good work.
This guy struck the points what u want to hear in a review... No bullshitting
Good solid info and review! Thanks Abhi and welcome!
Great review. Informative, clear, well presented. Your colleagues could learn a bit from you!
I LOVE the styling but for the money, I'd rather get the new Ninja ZX6R. Brand new you get more for a few hundred bucks more and more power.
I like the ZX6R, very hard to beat.
Depends what you're buying it for. ZX6R for commuting or street riding? No thanks - incredibly uncomfortable for anything longer than 20 mins. Track use and occasional street? Sure, ZX6R all the way. Also, the new ZX6R is butt-ugly in my opinion. -former owner of '08 ZX6R
@@ericw1261 the older Zx6'rs were beautiful... I loved the banana yellow colour
Two different purposes. Like the Panigale and the Supersport.
I think the seating position is about the same but the ZX6R is a bit more but so worth it. Yeah the new one isn't as pretty as the previous gen but if you see it in person it's not bad. I was one of the ones before saying how ugly it was but once I went to see it up close I liked it a lot!
More of this gentleman right here
Some really great bikes coming out of all the manufacturers. Hard to make choices. I really like the neoretro look of the Honda’s. I like seeing the whole engine plus way easier to work on.
Excellent work mate.. i think you have convinced me.
Damn good looking bike, Honda has some great designs as of late. Great reviewer as well.
This guy is much better than the other dudes.
a great and a sensible review. Keep it up
Indian reviewing?! Subscribed! Nice one fella!
Great video after a long time keep it up
This dude sounds like me when I talk about my 2012 CBR1000RR, this 650 does look cool
Great detail Abhi! Another great reviewer!
Short and sweet review! Well done!
Great bike picked up mine last week. Red w/ abs 👌
I can't believe Honda Australia are only releasing this as a restricted LAMS version. I'd buy one tomorrow if it was the full power variant.
Yeah I just checked that myself, bullshit how we only get 35kw. Should really be a cbr650L with that kind of power. Gets less hp than my cbr500r...
Best looking bike in their lineup.
Abhi!!!!! Hell Yeah!!!!
Very good review. Nice improvements, especially the weight. More cc’s please
I too like this guy. Good basic review
Great to see a fellow indian in mc magazine
I see ZX-6R selling for around the same price and the insurance is actually cheaper. I like the CBR650R, but the pricing needs to be closer to the Ninja 650R.
Great video. Great presentation!
Love the CBR
Honda’s iconic bike
BASITH PH I mean.. not really but sure
Nice Vid, Im concerned on the riding position is good enough for long travels , 800km to 1000kms a day ,
5'10
Great review, those are the points i would note when riding a new bike, you shared your feelings very well.
Love this one,,,, I'm a Honda Fan😎
watched 1000+ times....
No sorry I was looking for Ari not Abhi...wait a minute not bad review. Yeah I'll take an Abhi.
motorcycle just seems so perfect
Has to be a Kannadiga, with a name like that 😂 Thumba olle review kottidya guru
Exactly my thoughts
Excellent review.
Wow this bike looks amazing. Great video. Also what backpack was that?
Too bad the black model isn’t available in the US, I would buy that in a heartbeat.
Great review. Use this guy some more. Great reviewers get paid.
do you recommend this bike for beginners ?
What a beauty!
The LCD screen looks cool.
It's a lovely bike - very nearly the natural successor to the old CBR600F
(I believe it was called the Hurricane in the USA.)
A bit of underseat storage and it would truly be the new version of that motorbike.
Good job Honda.
I'm not familiar with "The Hurricane", but I just looked it up, and yeah, the very first CBR600F was called that. But all subsequent F models in the US dropped the Hurricane moniker and were referred to as F2, F3, F4, and F4i. Anyways, I like this new CBR650R, but it seems way too heavy at 456 lbs wet. Should really be more in the 430-lb range.
@@jasper_of_puppets To be honest I wasn't familiar with the 'Hurricane' designation either - here, (in the UK) it was referred to as the CBR600F (F2, F3, F4) but I thought that I'd check on the name, as there are different names in the various markets across all manufacturers - not always, but it happens enough to warrant checking.
As for the weight, it seems that most manufacturers are losing the battle of the bulge.
Electronics & massive exhaust systems play a big part - a de-cat link pipe wil knock a lot of weight off (10 - 12lbs).
More complicated machines = more weight sadly.
It's still a nice motorcycle ✌️
@@ianmacfarlane1241 yeah, despite the weight, it is nice. I recently bought the new CB300R and that thing is crazy lightweight at 313 lbs wet! It lost over 30 lbs or so over its F predecessor, so it confuses me as to why they weren't able to shed more weight off the much more expensive 650R.
it's been increasingly watered down though; final version of PC35 was a true masterpiece
Great review
All I was thinking while watching this vid is “You must put one seat on it”
I think this should have been named the CB650R to go along with the CB650F (naked) opening the potential for the CB1000R to have a faired model as well. Being named "CBR" implies it's in their race bike line, which it is not. It would also mean that the faired CB1000R would be called a CBR1000R and that already exists - this is why this line of bikes should just be CBs with or without fairings.
He Must be from Karnataka India 🇮🇳 All the best dude
Why do these vibrate at such few revolutions per minute? I've ridden Honda fours from the 70s, 80s, and 2010s without that issue.
Could be due to lightweight engine internals, the engine being a stressed member of the frame and higher modulus alloys compared to the crappy old junkers of the past.
XenoformII holy shit.
Any chance the A2 restrictor kit will be available in the US? I really would like this as my first bike but I'm scared it might be too much power
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that. I don't recommend this size bike to start on. Something around 300 cc is usually better. But! I do know people who started on large bikes and made out ok. I also know some that didn't make out well. It depends on the person. You may be ok and you may not. I don't know anything about you so be careful no matter what you decide.
my first bike was 110cc with only 9 HP.. haha this bike has 94HP. well goodluck.lol
@@classicdufferin8739 My first bike was 50cc. A Honda Super 50 to be exact.
This thing actually looks REALLY nice. Great value for the money. The only part Im not that fond of, is the tail. Its too basic, not "sharp" enough and doesnt match the front which is very sporty and aggresive looking. It would fit on a streetfighter or a naked bike but not on that sporty looking front.
Hahahahaha I could not disagree more. I'd rather see a bit of underseat storage for a change. It's supposed to be a semi-practical motorbike, not a SuperSports bike.
(Incidentally, I'm not saying that I'm right - I just have a different opinion, and respectfully disagree). ✌️
@@ianmacfarlane1241 I hear you man, I still think it should be practical! I just feel like they could´ve made the tail look better (sportier) and still keep it practical! :) This seat cowl pretty much fixes it though! www.google.com/search?biw=1536&bih=775&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=DxIIXYOJBuPlrgS3zYOIBg&q=2019+honda+cbr650r+seat+cowl&oq=2019+honda+cbr650r+seat+cowl&gs_l=img.3..35i39.10562.11119..11312...0.0..0.64.307.5......0....1..gws-wiz-img.wydS-I-iRqQ#imgrc=nXyySzW0rZe2FM:
@@Zi9makin9 That's undeniably cool. I thought that you were going for a razor sharp side profile, but that stubby thing is very well designed.
Is that a stock photo or is it you? (Or someone you know?)
I do think that manufacturers, (who undoubtedly have packaging difficulties - it's not easy) do need to think about storage. Bike security is hugely important, but disc locks, chains and D-locks are far too heavy to be carried in a backpack / rucksack - much better if they could be carried somewhere on the motorbike.
There has to be a viable solution - underseat is obviously the best option for balance, but failing that there has to be something.
I know that 'dummy' tanks are used for the air-box and electronics routing, but I'd gladly accept a marginally bigger 'dummy' tank if there was some way of secreting a lock in there - I dunno - maybe I'm deluded.
Take care ✌️
I'm kinda a fan of the wide tail look. I like big butts and I cannot lie lol. Never understood the craze of sharp, cutoff tails
Yeah reminds me of FZ09 tail. Best tail is a 2008 R6 - bee stinger!
Please share your thoughts on the engine heat primarily at traffic lights and in stop and go traffic. Nice videos. Thank you. 🏍️✌️🏍️
great vid, thanks!
Too many facts imo, I'd like to hear more in-depth impressions and opinion, things you can't just look up on the Honda website.
More reviews from this guy pls
No reviews of the barrels? I thought this was Motorcyclist Magazine?
Wait a min ABS is an option? Is this safe to ride without ABS? With close to 95 bhp?
Nice review
Nice review, good to see an Indian reviewer on MC
Looking more at the bike it seems that its really awesome for someone who wants an a2 bike that u can stay with even after u got ur big boi A license... with 90hp its definitely better then the ninja 650... but its downfall is the price...
Suzuki needs to bring back the SV sf model!
I didn’t really see any riding of the motorcycle
I like this more than commute review
Honda gauges are the best!
And and tracksion control are great
At how much RPM do you shift gear to be less fuel consuming? 8500?
So why did Honda make a CBR600RR and then a CBR650R? They look VERYsimilar too! Someone please clue me in to this thought process... Thx!
Dream bike❤❤
@Mike X That's true.
good review...
Not sure if I would consider this a middle weight, but yeah its alright.
Beautiful bikes but, $9400 gets you **A LOT** of bike if you're buying something just a few years old......
I'm in a market for something sporty, genuine queston: any suggestions for a couple years old bike under 9 grand?
@@szymonstepien9869 literally anything that is not a giant cruiser. My 2014 speed triple was 7300
@@szymonstepien9869 Good afternoon! I think if you ask 100 people, you'll get 100 different answers! You need to ask yourself some questions and answer honestly: what is your skill level? What kind of riding are you going to be doing (purely fun or work/school or around town or in the city, etc)? What is your real budget, with other life bills and factoring in insurance? Is it your first bike? Buy something you'll destroy in the first year or two of riding. If it's not your first bike, then you should already be well on your way to formulating answers to the above questions! Good luck!
I just sold my mint, like brand new 2011 gsxr750 for 5900. Lol.. that was alot of bike for cheap. I walked into the dealer to look at new bikes and saw new sport bikes are crazy money. My bike new was 12,000 and it was almost the same bike. Lol..
Yes and $9400 also gets you bikes with ABS and traction control as stock and not an extra half grand package cost...
Great value and easy to ride bike,
Like most Honda bikes.
An extra 10hp would be nice.
Good job Honda.
😃😃😃😃😃😃
These are the kind of specs and performance that 650f owners wanted. But they had to ruin it and change the ridding position.
It's not exactly much faster
Inline four 650? I'm in love.