Summarised: -The speaker recently purchased a Honda CBR650R motorbike and is sharing their thoughts on it. -The speaker had previously owned a Honda CBR500R and finds the CBR650R less comfortable in comparison. -They recommend that anyone interested in the CBR650R should sit on one to see if it is a good fit for them. -The speaker forgot to mention the ASV levers in their previous review and recommends them over the stock levers. -They also mention that the brakes on the CBR650R are surprisingly good, able to slow the bike down quickly without the ABS kicking in. -The speaker initially thought the clutch wasn't very strong but later corrected themselves, saying it is actually fine. -The suspension is a bit rough on the CBR650R, especially on the front forks. -The speaker does a weird cringy thing where they spam the indicator switch while recording motovlogs. -The speaker forgot to bring a bag to the store, so they couldn't buy the maintenance items they needed for their bike. Overall, the speaker provides some insights and personal experiences with the Honda CBR650R, highlighting some of the bike's strengths and weaknesses.
The clips of you sat on the bike really put me at ease, got mine coming middle of august and thought I would look huge on the bike, I’m about the same as you so should be ok 😅
That's good to hear, yeah I know the struggle of us bigger guys trying to fit on these sports bikes lol. besides the gear I'm wearing in this clip is big heavy winter gear, so in something smaller the body to bike ratio would look even better.
In the future event that you decide to review other bikes, could you please do the same thing you did here at 2:49, where you show your sitting position clearly. not a lot of reviewers do this and this makes it easy to imagine sitting on one.
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 😁. I would love to review other bikes where I can (though i'm not really qualified). Not really sure how I would even get my hands on a few other bikes to review. If I can I will show a clip of me sitting on the bike.
Great follow up I was thinking in ur first review how tall are you ect lol. Ill be fine at 5'10 lol. Where did you get your exhaust from ? I cant find anywhere that does modds for this bike
Thanks, I got the bike with the exhaust already installed. Last place I saw selling them was sportsbikeshop.co.uk or just on the shopping tab on google search, a few retailers had some. Other than that i'm not sure, because the Akrapovic website never has any 🤣.
The coolant reserve tank just supports the main coolant loop, so it's not the end of the world if it's low as the main cooling system can still be 100% full. Obviously it's bad if it's leaking, but actually the rubber washer on the reserve tank cap can have a bad seal allowing it to evaporate slowly. Great videos, I have a 2020 CBR650RA and it's fun seeing others having a blast too; love the sound of that pipe! (I'm still on stock).
Yes, I guess that would help with slow takeoff. However. The engine response and the actual takeoff is fine as i mentioned in the video. A few people have suggested that it's because i'm not used to an inline 4, but I know it's not that either. The best way I can explain it is that the mechanics in the cbr650r throttle make it harder to twist than other bike throttles, maybe the springs are tighter or something. So I feel like I need to put more effort in to twisting the throttle. It's not a problem or a reason not to want the bike, it's just something I noticed, the 2022 feels the same too.
Do you commute on this bike? My first bike just got wrecked from this hurricane (MT03), but I’ve been looking for a new bike for next season. Tried out the R7 around town and my back was down bad lol, but love the fairing look. Wouldn’t mind an MT07 either. What would you say for a daily-ish commuter?
Ah man that sucks, sorry to hear. Yes I do commute on this bike and it is much better than the r7 as you said. The MT07 can't be beat in terms of a commuter but if you really want the fairing look then go for the cbr650r. It still has that sporty seating position but mild enough that you can do 40 - 45mins straight without feeling pain. Just ask yourself how long your commute/ride is gonna be.
Try riding 2007 (and up) Yamaha R6, and you will find that your Honda is quite comfortable actually 🤣🤣🤣 I am actually considering this bike (currently i ride R6) because i think it is a better option for every day use, nice video man 😁
Interesting! I did not think of that. To be honest I have gotten a lot more used to the positioning now so it does not bother me as much. The bike may be a bit uncomfortable for me, but it is manageable. Thanks for the idea though, it's very good.
@@tvtwistasmoto i know that from 2021 on, both bikes have the same fork diameter, but previous to that year I'm not sure, im just saying in case you want to mod it in the future.
@@D4ni3lS4nk3 Oh trust me, i've made a mental note of it . It's a good idea I might need one day, thanks. Other viewers reading the comment section may also benefit from it too 🙂🙂.
Sadly I got the bike right after summer ended, so it's hard to say. However we have had a few hot days recently and the bike does feel hot when riding for a while on a hot day. You really feel the heat on your legs and other parts of your body, but it's not that bad. Despite feeling hot, the temperature gauge shows normal temperature though so I think you will be fine in summer. In terms of traffic, yes this bike is uncomfortable if you have to constantly start and stop. But if you are in a jam then you can sit upright and relax, it's not bad.
Great video! I now have a 2018 CBR650F. Slightly different ergos, but I swapped out my seat for a custom Corbin seat. Night and day difference. Also through on a MRA Touring Windscreen. Did 1000 miles in 2 and a half days, no problem.
Summarised:
-The speaker recently purchased a Honda CBR650R motorbike and is sharing their thoughts on it.
-The speaker had previously owned a Honda CBR500R and finds the CBR650R less comfortable in comparison.
-They recommend that anyone interested in the CBR650R should sit on one to see if it is a good fit for them.
-The speaker forgot to mention the ASV levers in their previous review and recommends them over the stock levers.
-They also mention that the brakes on the CBR650R are surprisingly good, able to slow the bike down quickly without the ABS kicking in.
-The speaker initially thought the clutch wasn't very strong but later corrected themselves, saying it is actually fine.
-The suspension is a bit rough on the CBR650R, especially on the front forks.
-The speaker does a weird cringy thing where they spam the indicator switch while recording motovlogs.
-The speaker forgot to bring a bag to the store, so they couldn't buy the maintenance items they needed for their bike.
Overall, the speaker provides some insights and personal experiences with the Honda CBR650R, highlighting some of the bike's strengths and weaknesses.
This made me laugh very much!!!!
The clips of you sat on the bike really put me at ease, got mine coming middle of august and thought I would look huge on the bike, I’m about the same as you so should be ok 😅
That's good to hear, yeah I know the struggle of us bigger guys trying to fit on these sports bikes lol. besides the gear I'm wearing in this clip is big heavy winter gear, so in something smaller the body to bike ratio would look even better.
In the future event that you decide to review other bikes, could you please do the same thing you did here at 2:49, where you show your sitting position clearly. not a lot of reviewers do this and this makes it easy to imagine sitting on one.
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated 😁. I would love to review other bikes where I can (though i'm not really qualified). Not really sure how I would even get my hands on a few other bikes to review. If I can I will show a clip of me sitting on the bike.
Thanks for making these videos! I was really torn between the CB650 and the CBR650 but now I’m leaning toward the CBR.
Awesome!!! Glad you like the videos :)
Great follow up
I was thinking in ur first review how tall are you ect lol.
Ill be fine at 5'10 lol.
Where did you get your exhaust from ?
I cant find anywhere that does modds for this bike
Thanks, I got the bike with the exhaust already installed. Last place I saw selling them was sportsbikeshop.co.uk or just on the shopping tab on google search, a few retailers had some. Other than that i'm not sure, because the Akrapovic website never has any 🤣.
Thinking of getting one of these. Watched both your videos and you covered everything I was thinking. Top vid brotha
Thanks, i'm still new to this so that means a lot.
Keep it up man
The coolant reserve tank just supports the main coolant loop, so it's not the end of the world if it's low as the main cooling system can still be 100% full. Obviously it's bad if it's leaking, but actually the rubber washer on the reserve tank cap can have a bad seal allowing it to evaporate slowly. Great videos, I have a 2020 CBR650RA and it's fun seeing others having a blast too; love the sound of that pipe! (I'm still on stock).
Oh, I didn't know that about the coolant tank, thanks for the helpful info. Thanks for watching. Here's to having fun on a 650r!!!!
I've just got a air ride seat cushion for my CBR650R, huge difference, 👍
That must feel great!!!
you could bump up the idle to alleviate the slow takeoff problem without using any gas. Right?
Yes, I guess that would help with slow takeoff. However. The engine response and the actual takeoff is fine as i mentioned in the video. A few people have suggested that it's because i'm not used to an inline 4, but I know it's not that either. The best way I can explain it is that the mechanics in the cbr650r throttle make it harder to twist than other bike throttles, maybe the springs are tighter or something. So I feel like I need to put more effort in to twisting the throttle. It's not a problem or a reason not to want the bike, it's just something I noticed, the 2022 feels the same too.
Do you commute on this bike? My first bike just got wrecked from this hurricane (MT03), but I’ve been looking for a new bike for next season.
Tried out the R7 around town and my back was down bad lol, but love the fairing look. Wouldn’t mind an MT07 either. What would you say for a daily-ish commuter?
Ah man that sucks, sorry to hear. Yes I do commute on this bike and it is much better than the r7 as you said. The MT07 can't be beat in terms of a commuter but if you really want the fairing look then go for the cbr650r. It still has that sporty seating position but mild enough that you can do 40 - 45mins straight without feeling pain. Just ask yourself how long your commute/ride is gonna be.
Try riding 2007 (and up) Yamaha R6, and you will find that your Honda is quite comfortable actually 🤣🤣🤣 I am actually considering this bike (currently i ride R6) because i think it is a better option for every day use, nice video man 😁
Oh trust me I know lol. I've sat on those bikes and you are right, big difference. Just that I'm more used to commuter bikes.
Hey brother, have you thought about installing the clip ons of the cbr500r on to the 650r? That could make it more comfortable
Interesting! I did not think of that. To be honest I have gotten a lot more used to the positioning now so it does not bother me as much. The bike may be a bit uncomfortable for me, but it is manageable. Thanks for the idea though, it's very good.
@@tvtwistasmoto i know that from 2021 on, both bikes have the same fork diameter, but previous to that year I'm not sure, im just saying in case you want to mod it in the future.
@@D4ni3lS4nk3 Oh trust me, i've made a mental note of it . It's a good idea I might need one day, thanks. Other viewers reading the comment section may also benefit from it too 🙂🙂.
Hello bro...
Which one use after market exhaust
BRAND with exhaust (name)
The brand is Akrapovic. It's a Full Titanium Akrapovic Exhaust - Honda CBR650r
Does this get overheated during summer? And how uncomfortable it gets during heavy traffic jam?
Sadly I got the bike right after summer ended, so it's hard to say. However we have had a few hot days recently and the bike does feel hot when riding for a while on a hot day. You really feel the heat on your legs and other parts of your body, but it's not that bad. Despite feeling hot, the temperature gauge shows normal temperature though so I think you will be fine in summer. In terms of traffic, yes this bike is uncomfortable if you have to constantly start and stop. But if you are in a jam then you can sit upright and relax, it's not bad.
Great video! I now have a 2018 CBR650F. Slightly different ergos, but I swapped out my seat for a custom Corbin seat. Night and day difference. Also through on a MRA Touring Windscreen. Did 1000 miles in 2 and a half days, no problem.
Nice!! Sounds like you got it perfectly set up for touring. I didn't realise the 650f had different ergos.
im going to save my money for this bike, convert the stock tail to cbr1000rr 2018 tail model, they look more aggressive🔥🔥
Yeah that is a great idea, the tail end of the 650r is not very pretty 🤣. All the best!!!!
Didn't know Stevie Wonder did Mod 2 tests.
🤣 I'm glad he does!
short levers are not good!
Why not? I've never had them so i'm just curious.
While listening I just realize maybe you are not suppose to drive a motorcycle since you find it uncomfortable. Just my opinion
Well sports bikes anyway. I find other bikes comfy. And even this bike, its only after I have been on it for a while.
The Levers :D
Was I saying it weird? Or too much? XD
chase is weird!
watch 44 teeth's review
aye bro watch out you're on the wrong side of the road
you mean..........this whole time???? 🤣