Honda CBR650r Review | Can You Have A 650cc As A First Bike?

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  • @l2xv674
    @l2xv674 Рік тому +32

    have a cbr650r as my first bike (was limited to 48hp by the prior owner, which i removed a few weeks ago after 6 month), below 6k rpm its very forgiving and no real difference between 48 and 95hp. above 7k you unleash its full potential and its so much fun i love it

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +4

      That’s why it can be such a good beginning bike and also for someone experienced as your got the power there in the higher rpm. Glad your enjoying the bike!

    • @mistahozzy
      @mistahozzy Рік тому +1

      How do you limit the power

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +2

      @@mistahozzy you would have to take to a Honda garage and get them to restrict the power through the ecu

    • @mistahozzy
      @mistahozzy Рік тому +1

      @@RideLikeAshoh okay thanks. Was thinking about starting off with a new 650 but insurance was quoting me like 4k a year. Probably gonna get a used 500 instead

    • @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator
      @SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator Рік тому

      This bike comes stock limited?

  • @TheBrokenBMW
    @TheBrokenBMW 10 місяців тому +9

    Agree. My first was a CBR600F 109hp. 8 years later, went up to CBR1000RR Fireblade, then another year later, went back down to CBR600F. Just before christmas, I bought a CBR250R. Yes 250cc! Love it!!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  10 місяців тому

      Sounds like your tried a few different size bikes haha. It just depends was you personally want out of a bike. Glad you’re enjoying the journey though!👍

  • @tvtwistasmoto
    @tvtwistasmoto Рік тому +13

    Huh? I didn't realise this was your first bike, you seem like a seasoned rider lol. I agree with this review 100%, good stuff. And yeah the bike screams wonderfully with or without a aftermarket exhaust!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +2

      Yeah this is my first bike but I’ve tried to spend as much time on the seat as possible which I’m loving every minute of it! I must admit I’m slightly jealous of the sound of your exhaust😅

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +3

      Also thanks for the compliment haha. Honestly getting my license is one of the best things I’ve done

    • @tvtwistasmoto
      @tvtwistasmoto Рік тому +3

      @@RideLikeAsh Same here!!

  • @russelfernandes8483
    @russelfernandes8483 4 місяці тому +2

    Excellent riding review, enjoyed it. Watched it for the first bike perspective. Looking to get one of these 2024, very particular about sound and there's nothing like an inline-4. Put on an Akra or Yoshi full and I'll be all set.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  4 місяці тому

      @@russelfernandes8483 I’m glad you enjoyed the review and hopefully you found it helpful! I would 100% recommend this bike to anyone so it’s definitely worth trying out! Also I would love a Akra! They sound amazing!

  • @hlpang1075
    @hlpang1075 5 місяців тому +2

    Did the bar end weights completely remove all vibes from the bars? Its one thing I dont like about the bike but otherwise its brilliant

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Місяць тому +1

      Really sorry as I’ve only just seen this comment, they don’t completely remove the vibrations but it dose get rid of about 80% of it so definitely worth the money

  • @Gsr4me
    @Gsr4me Рік тому +12

    Be dumb in smart places. That's what I tell friends who ask about riding. You don't buy a bike to drive the speed limit lol, so like you said be smart about having fun.
    Love the bike, looks almost identical to mine lol. Great review on her

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Yes 100% just got to be safe while having fun! Also thanks 😊

    • @AFJDM
      @AFJDM 8 місяців тому

      Great advice. Sport bike riders have to be smart about being stupid, because motorcycling is inherently stupid.

  • @Trevorbailey-i7s
    @Trevorbailey-i7s Рік тому +4

    My cbr650r is my first bike i find it a really forgiving bike the throttle has a bit of roll without affecting revs which is really good for newbies. The bike is soo stable gives me alot of confidence when riding. I also dont experience the vibrating handle bars wel not more than id expect from a bike with an engine lmao. Love my bike.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +2

      I really do think it’s a good beginning bike as long as your sensible and just get comfortable with it. Yeah it’s quite a forgiving bike and you don’t get all the power until your in the high rev range. I’m glad you like the cbr650r too!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      I really do think it’s a good beginning bike as long as your sensible and just get comfortable with it. Yeah it’s quite a forgiving bike and you don’t get all the power until your in the high rev range. I’m glad you like the cbr650r too!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      @@nullmedia236 yeah you definitely do feel them more at that speed but the evotech bar end weights really do make a difference!

    • @B3NN71.
      @B3NN71. Рік тому +1

      We had a go on each others bikes last week and both of us were shocked how much difference it makes, bar end weights are most likely gunna be my next purchase

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Will be Money well spent!

  • @Dave-qq4lh
    @Dave-qq4lh Рік тому +3

    For anyone worried about the weight, you don't really feel it at all when moving. I own a Bandit 650, which is 248kg kerb weight, and you still don't notice it.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Yeah once your moving you don’t really notice it to much, it’s just a low speed manoeuvers you notice it a bit.

  • @The.JZA.
    @The.JZA. 11 місяців тому +1

    I think a heavy bike makes it more stable which is nice when you are cruising at 110km/h. The bike is unphased by the wind or bumps and kinda just plows though. Also a little smoother over bumps. It's the same thing comparing a 25kg ebike to a 15kg pedal bike.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  11 місяців тому

      I mean there’s bikes that are like 30 kg less then this in the same category and handles just as good tbh but its still a very good bike it’s just a bit heavier then most of the other bikes in it’s category 👍

  • @joshturner2034
    @joshturner2034 3 дні тому

    What year is the bike bro ? I’m looking to get the 2020 model

  • @midlife-crysis
    @midlife-crysis Рік тому +1

    Agreed. The best looking sports bike ever!

  • @MegaWebsters
    @MegaWebsters Рік тому +1

    The extra weight stems from having the extra two cylinders over the other 650's.

  • @jacobciverson
    @jacobciverson Рік тому +2

    I started with cbr 650f
    6 months later I had a r1 lol now I ride r1m

  • @rajivvishwa
    @rajivvishwa Рік тому +2

    How do you like the asv levers. I don't know if I'm ready to drop like $250 on the levers yet. I got an akrapovic exhaust and it is the best investment so far.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      I really like my ASV leavers! They look a lot better and also feel a lot better, you have also got a lot more customisation with how far away they are from your hands but yes they are very expensive! I would love a akrapovic exhaust but just can’t justify dropping £1200 but they do sound and look lovely!

  • @michalm.6838
    @michalm.6838 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for riding through Boston 😂😂 can’t wait for my full license and buy same Honda cbr650r or naked version of it (in line four sound so good happy that zx6r is coming back with in line four as well in Uk market). Maybe one day we will see each other on the road, ride safe as drivers around here are very dangerous.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Boston isn’t to far from me so I thought I would have a little ride there. I would 100% recommend getting your license! You wouldn’t regret it! Yeah the inline 4 sounds so nice! I’m absolutely in love with my Honda cbr650r

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому +2

      Just bought a 23 cbr650r - my second bike but also my “lifetime bike”. It’s incredibly versatile as it certainly could be considered a first bike for someone mature enough but it also has 155+ top speed! I did a lot of research and “need” evaluation before buying. While the cb650r (naked version) is indeed a bit more comfy and upright the cbr is about as comfortable as you can get on a sport bike. If you’re going to be exclusively “in town” the naked bike might be the way to go. But if you’re going to do a lot of freeway riding where you’ll need an “extended cruising speed” of 75 to 85+ you might want the cbr. While they have the same engine they aren’t “geared” exactly the same and the fairings do make a difference as well. Hope you have a great experience!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      @@someoneelse1i1i congratulations on the new bike! You definitely won’t be disappointed! Yeah definitely agree, this bike is right for a lot of different people. I hope you enjoy your new bike

  • @fevers5423
    @fevers5423 Рік тому +1

    Did you change the license plate holder? It seems different then bikes I saw on the internet. That was the only thing I didn't like regarding looks.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Yes it’s a aftermarket tail tidy which looks a Million times better then the stock one which is absolutely massive!

    • @fevers5423
      @fevers5423 Рік тому +1

      Couldn’t agree more!

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому +1

      @@RideLikeAshI like the “dragon tail”😜. Stay safe.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      @@someoneelse1i1i 😂 you too!

  • @mustafashulqamy1844
    @mustafashulqamy1844 7 місяців тому +1

    Is the weight not a problem for beginners when learning how to corner or make tight turns at slow speed? I'd be afraid to drop it after spending that much on my first bike. Ninja 400 weighs about 168kg, that a 40kg difference. What's your opinion regarding weight at turns and slow speeds?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  7 місяців тому +1

      I must admit it a little scary at first but it’s the same with anything, the more you practice the easier and more confidence you will have with it. I personally never have had any problems with it but you just need to make sure you put the practice in so when you need to do it you can do it with ease. Hope this helps

    • @mustafashulqamy1844
      @mustafashulqamy1844 7 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@RideLikeAsh Thanks for the reply! I'm ~6'1; so hopefully dropping it shouldn't be easy

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  7 місяців тому +1

      @mustafashulqamy1844 you will be fine as long as you keep your speed up and practice, hope this video has helped with your decision on the bike 👍

    • @mustafashulqamy1844
      @mustafashulqamy1844 7 місяців тому +1

      @@RideLikeAsh Is power at low RPMs an issue? Like at a green light does is it just ready to get up and go or do you have to get it to 8,000 RPM? being a 4-cyl

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  7 місяців тому

      @mustafashulqamy1844 no there’s no problem with the power at low rpm, it still pulls quick it’s just that peak power is at the higher rpm 👍

  • @GuestNumber-r9l
    @GuestNumber-r9l 2 місяці тому +2

    Is the few extra pounds a huge difference between the CBR650R and the CBR500R?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  2 місяці тому

      I’ve just had a look and it’s just over 10kg difference, you will notice it slightly but you will soon get use to the weight. Hope this helps 👍

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures Рік тому +1

    One last thing... Your CBR650R is way faster than 4-4.5 seconds 0-60 It was tested at 3.33 seconds 0-60. Even the previous and slower CBR650F does 0-60 in 3.50 seconds. My GSX650F does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. I purposely bought an older 2008 motorcycle because it's still my first bike, despite my dirtbike experience. I'm already ready for the new BMW S1000RR I plan on buying next summer. I swapped bikes with a buddy of mine and rode his S1000RR for over 100 miles. It was so easy to ride weighing over 100 pounds less than my bike lol.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Yeah that’s what it says the 0-60mph is but realistically your be more in the 4 seconds range in the real world roads, I absolutely love the BMW s1000rr! If I get to a point in the future where I’m able to get one I would 100% will but I’m really enjoying the cbr650r and got plenty of learning to do on it to!

    • @StormAutoAdventures
      @StormAutoAdventures Рік тому +1

      @RideLikeAsh
      Gotcha, that makes sense. That 3.33 is best numbers on street tires. The average would definitely be slower. Thanks for the replies. Keep up the good work.

  • @FlyingMikeProject
    @FlyingMikeProject Рік тому +1

    Great video man 🔥

  • @LittleRedDevil3
    @LittleRedDevil3 Рік тому +1

    idk about it being a tank. my 650c weighs more than this and its not sporty. then again kwaks do have a history of being more heavy. i cant wait to get my hands on this bike tho

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      In this category it’s definitely one of the heavier sport bikes and you won’t be disappointed when you get to ride one, they are a amazing machine!

  • @johnnyhun1
    @johnnyhun1 Рік тому +1

    this bike is giving me way more confidence that I should have lol... I got rid of the stock tires before I even took out her from the dealership, I told them to change the tyres to Road 5 (I bought them too) because I read that those Dunlops are crap. Never had any slip even in wet road. Weird cuz the CBR500R comes with Road 5 as stock. I think the ABS is a but too sensitive , and when you let the throttle at high rpm it vibrates like hell on the handlebars, maybe this is why I am having numb hands all the time :D

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      I was pretty much the same with the confidence😅 yeah they are okay just not great tyres tbh I will change them too probably road 5 as I know they are supposed to be really good! Yeah the vibrations are one of its downfalls but if you looking into the evotech performance bar end weights it really dose reduce it! Hope you’re enjoying the bike though!

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      Also how much did it cost for a set of road 5’s?

    • @johnnyhun1
      @johnnyhun1 9 місяців тому +1

      @@RideLikeAsh sorry for the late answer dude, I totally forgot to reply :D So I bought them for like 305€ . Its really grippy but you can achieve great mileage some people claim they are riding for 27.000 km with the same pair. The Road6 has harder middle spot so longer lifespan and softer side so even more grippy in the corners, but it cost more. I rode the whole winter with these road5 tires and they performed excelent in like 2 celsious degree, and I drove like a maniac :D

  • @CHAOS80120
    @CHAOS80120 Рік тому +2

    Is this bike thin enough for some city lane splitting? I have a cbr 500r rn and I wanna upgrade to this but I'm worried about it being thicker. I don't want to lose the practical size and end up stuck in traffic

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +3

      I would say it’s slightly bigger then your cbr500r but you can 100% still do lane splitting through the city. I’ve done this first hand so you definitely can 👍

  • @MegaWebsters
    @MegaWebsters Рік тому

    I've got this bike. The first thing I did was put on some S22's and swap out the standard shock & springs for a HyperPro combikit. Those two things improved handling so much, for not much. Don't waste your money on an exhaust.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      I personally think it handles pretty good but that’s just my opinion, I can imagine by changing them bits you sore some good improvement. 1 good advantage of changing the exhaust is reducing the weight as it will be at least half of the weight of the original exhaust

  • @Prometheus7272
    @Prometheus7272 10 місяців тому +1

    You might as well get a cbr500r since its lighter and they're restricted to around the same horsepower anyways if you've got an A2 licence.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  10 місяців тому

      Yeah that is true but if your on a a2 license and planning on moving up to your full license within a couple of years it’s worth getting the cbr650r because you can take it back to Honda to get it unrestricted and you will have like double the power which means you haven’t got to then spend a lot of money on getting a new bike 👍

  • @StormAutoAdventures
    @StormAutoAdventures Рік тому +2

    Excellent video and amazing machine! 👍 It's funny hearing you say how heavy your CBR650R is lol... I have a really heavy 650... It's a Suzuki GSX650F, and it weighs 531 pounds, or 240.85 KG - (Wet)! I had no problem with it right from the start. It's my first bike as well, though I've owned 80-500cc dirtbikes from the time I was 13 right up until last year at age 43 when I sold my KX500 and bought my GSX650F. I'll subscribe after this comment. Cheers,
    -Chris

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Like you say you do get use to it but compared to over bikes in this category it’s definitely one of the heavier ones but I really do love the bike! Also thanks for the sub 👍

  • @infectiwan4896
    @infectiwan4896 6 місяців тому +1

    How tall are you? I’m thinking of getting this bike soon. I’m 5 ft 8

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  6 місяців тому +1

      I’m 5ft 11 but my friend who has the same bike is 5ft 8 and he has no problems with it. Hope this helps

    • @infectiwan4896
      @infectiwan4896 6 місяців тому

      @@RideLikeAsh brilliant thank you!!

  • @dmitryc760
    @dmitryc760 Рік тому +1

    Brother are these short ASV levers? I'm debating which one to get, short or regular.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      They are the regular ASV leaver and I highly recommend them, amazing quality just a bit pricey!

  • @TheKnightWraith
    @TheKnightWraith Рік тому +1

    Does anyone know how to install a steering dampner on one of these? Where would you get it from also,?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      Wish I could help but i haven’t installed one on my bike. Would love to know how you get on with it once your installed it though.

  • @TheKnightWraith
    @TheKnightWraith Рік тому +3

    Great review. I just bought one! Maybe we can ride together some time mate?

    • @htcdesire3153
      @htcdesire3153 Рік тому +1

      Thoughts?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      Yeah that would be good! I live near spalding

    • @TheKnightWraith
      @TheKnightWraith Рік тому

      @@htcdesire3153 I would 100% recommend mate. It was between this and the R7. This is first 600cc bike and it is so comfortable yet the power is there if you want to blast it on the road. The bike looks so good for a sport bike and I'm so glad I went for this. I have modded mine with a Akrapovic exhaust, tail tidy and mirrors though now as well.

    • @htcdesire3153
      @htcdesire3153 Рік тому

      @@TheKnightWraith Thanks, that sounds amazing. I was also thinking about the r7. But the 650r is the better bike it seems.

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому

      @@TheKnightWraithI like the cbr better as well. They both have their place but for street riding the cbr is much more versatile and comfortable (and actually faster) than the R7. I know of lots of folks getting the tail tidy but I like the “dragon tail” that’s on the bike😜.

  • @tylerdurden6574
    @tylerdurden6574 Рік тому

    This is exactly the bike I want. But I’ve always was skeptical about it being a beginner

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому +2

      It’s right out on the edge. If you’re mature enough (can control the desire to turn it loose😜 and be extra careful on take offs) it’s workable. But it is pretty powerful and really fast for this class of bike (sport, not supersport) - 155+ mph. I have one but I’m kind of glad I didn’t start on it. Great bike though - I love it.

    • @tylerdurden6574
      @tylerdurden6574 Рік тому +1

      @@someoneelse1i1i thank you for the advice, I guess I’ll just have to go with my original hayabusa plan then

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому

      @@tylerdurden6574 😜

    • @someoneelse1i1i
      @someoneelse1i1i Рік тому

      @@tylerdurden6574 Get the turbo…

    • @dylanmorrow3174
      @dylanmorrow3174 Рік тому

      Just got a 2020 cbr650r and it’s my first bike I’ve actually spent time and rode, as long as you respect the bike and take it easy the bike will do the same, let’s just say I’ve had blast learning on it for the past week

  • @mohammed7423
    @mohammed7423 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi who you got insurance with good £600

  • @RideLikeAsh
    @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +2

    Thanks I appreciate it! Ahh nice! You won’t be disappointed at all, yeah definitely. Where are you based?

    • @TheKnightWraith
      @TheKnightWraith Рік тому +1

      I'm based in the west Midlands. In Solihull. What about you? Grantham right?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      @@TheKnightWraithyeah that sounds good. I live near spalding

  • @OnlyLike007
    @OnlyLike007 Рік тому +1

    Hi bro,please tell me its good bike for high way?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      This bike is a good all rounder! Good for city riding and also good for high way! But I would 100% recommend upgrading to the Honda double bubble dark windscreen as it’s taller then the original one so it give you much better protection from the wind specially on the high way!

    • @OnlyLike007
      @OnlyLike007 Рік тому

      @@RideLikeAsh ty bro,only 1 quention please..for me and my wife is good?i mean for pasenger good too?

  • @htcdesire3153
    @htcdesire3153 Рік тому +1

    Bike is clean 😌. How often do you use the QS?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      Pretty much every time I ride tbh. It good for when your riding hard!

    • @htcdesire3153
      @htcdesire3153 Рік тому +1

      @@RideLikeAsh awesome good to hear you get some use out of it. I've heard some people say they don't even use theirs.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      @@htcdesire3153 would 100% say they are worth the money as I do use it a lot more then what I thought I was going too.

  • @233kosta
    @233kosta Рік тому +2

    I do dislike the lack of a balance shaft. I tried an old Fazer 6 a couple months ago and that thing was SMOOOOOTH. For me, I would have sacrificed the cost and weight for that balance shaft, the buzz really annoys me sometimes.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      You can always install a steering damper and yeah the buzz is a little annoying at times but if you install the evotech bar end weights it really dose reduce the buzz

  • @ClipsTV0101
    @ClipsTV0101 Рік тому +1

    how tall are you?

  • @leventekoszta3403
    @leventekoszta3403 Рік тому +2

    My first bike is aprilia rs 50, my second bike is a 21 cbr 650r! Great bike,but not for longer trips.

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому

      Good choice in bikes! And with comfort wise I think the more you ride it the more you get use to it

  • @brikt8826
    @brikt8826 Рік тому +2

    what looks better? 500r or 650r?

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +1

      Comes down to personal opinion but I prefer the 650r looks

  • @AtomTwain
    @AtomTwain Рік тому +1

    Yes

  • @IAmSwordless-
    @IAmSwordless- 8 місяців тому +1

    3.6sec 0-60

  • @showbread9366
    @showbread9366 Рік тому

    Too scared I’ll kill myself or worse end up paralyzed, but I’ll forever fantasize about owning one

    • @RideLikeAsh
      @RideLikeAsh  Рік тому +2

      If your sensible enough you will be absolutely fine, it’s only as quick as you make it. If you own a car it can probably do 140mph but doesn’t mean you drive that quick.

  • @Z1000SX_Matt
    @Z1000SX_Matt Рік тому +1

    Bananas 🍌 🍌