As the kind of guy that has no interest in poking around with his bike in the garage, I approve of the Honda perfection. I buy my bikes to ride, not to spend every other day tearing it apart and mucking about with it.
Nailed it. I bought a CBR and the fact it will, in typical Honda fashion, work when you want it to, and work very well, is just what you want. I've had bikes in the past with character which just means lots of wasted hours fixing them. We wouldn't put up with washing machines like that, so why bikes?
If anyone is watching this video in 2024, I have a stock 19' CB650R with 17k miles on in it. I have maintained it well but I haven't been precious about it. This bike has been absolutely flawless. 4 oil changes, 2 chains, 3 sets of tires and 2 air filters with no issues whatsoever. Near daily ridden for the past 2.5 years in AZ, if you are considering a CB this is a fun and reliable machine. Gonna have the timing checked and adjusted, but sticking to the maintenance schedule Honda set keeps this bike as reliable as my car.
The CBR 600r is on my shortlist for next bikes. I've never ridden or owned a sports bike. So I'm wondering if there's an appreciable difference? I mean I know there is, but is it something that I would enjoy coming from a standard style seating position? And while this is plenty fast and flickable I find myself drooling over a more aggressive bike. My CB650R is probably going to influence all my choices and bikes no matter how much I want to experience everything because it's just been so damn good.
That’s awesome. I’m really interested in this bike. I’ve been waiting years to be able to get new (Covid put a big halt on that), and this makes me want it even more.
@@jacobbaumgardner3406 They only real concern I have with this bike is that it is apparently not common. I was recently talking to a sale manager where I bought my bike about the 2024 update on the CB. He told me without knowing I was the person he was talking about. That he hadn't seen a CB650 in 2 year and that the guy who bought their last was "a lucky bastard" and the timing was perfect. Apparently he was eyeing that specific bike for himself. With that said parts that are specific to the CB650R are 100% going to need to be ordered. I order parts at least 2 weeks before I need them for that reason.
New 2020 cb650r owner. This review is 1000% accurate. They didn't even talk about the features it has (traction control, abs, slipper clutch etc) but described the general vibe this bike has to a T.
hey man, I don't know if you are gonna see this but I've been thinking about getting the CB650R as my first bike, and seeing that's what you did, I would really like to know your thoughts on it. On your experience, is it a good first bike option?
While I can understand the enjoyment some might get out of occasionally or constantly wrenching on or modifying their bikes, I personally prefer to spend my time riding. Other than some tires, a couple of cosmetic/comfort modifications and one or two performance additions, I’d be content to just get on the thing and ride while never having to worry about it starting or leaving me stranded.
The f4i is my favorite bike of all time. And was my stunt bike for 4 years. I beat it up for 4 years straight, constant drops, constant rev limiters and it’s never skipped a beat. Honda makes amazing machines.
Agreed . Still have my '01 F4i bought new, about 20k miles now. Red/ black just like my original 87 Hurricane 600. Done plenty of track days and drag strip passes on it. Miguel Duhamel replica with #17 on the seat cowl. Will not get rid of it for anything. That bike is ME. Absolutely love it. Hard to believe that the bike is almost 20 yrs old. Still get a grin ever time I throw a leg over her. One of the best bikes ever made IMHO. But I LOVE you the new CBR650/1000s
Started riding on a 2015 Yamaha R3 (great bike for a starter) and then bought the 2019 CB650R brand new 3 months ago and I simply love it 🇨🇦 Thanks for the review 👍🏼
83 CB650SC Nighthawk owner here. I find this bike cures everything Spite said. You do have to wrench on it occasionally due to age, but the great Honda engineering makes sure it kept to a minimum. Just bushings, fork seals, pretty much anything made of rubber due to age. Do the repairs right and you'll never have to do them again. The engine is AMAZING, buttery smooth all the way to redline and it feels like a turbo kicks in at 6000 rpm. Cruising on the highway is great. Dual disc front brakes make sure the twisties are fun. Amazing bike all around.
Bought the CB650r in Australia about 1 month ago, upgraded from cbr300r i am amazed at the bike, it is so smooth fast and extremely surprised about how comfy seat is aswell as how great the brakes work. 10/10 can recommend
I still miss my 74 CB550, which had that fantastic 4 in line sound, even with the factory pipes, it was smooth as silk and a joy to ride. This might be a good choice to continue that dream...
Was looking at a CB650r as my first bike. Almost 10k out the door and insurance quote was insane. Got a used 2015 street triple with 3100 miles on it for 6k out the door. Couldn't be happier.
@@Tekdiver1981 good to hear. I'm still new to the motorcycling world. My wife just so happen to get a new job at the local triumph dealer. Took advantage 😁
Honda is awesomeness, i am the very, very happy owner of a pristine 2012 cbf 600 2nd hand 16000km as a 69 yr returning rider i could not get a more perfect bike, i love the half fairing, yeah this is my do all bike. Regards from rsa kzn South Coast, all year round great biking weather. Keep up the fantastic bike reviews. Regards Johann
Excellent review guys! 👍👍👍 I’ll demo one in the spring. Talking about reliability, my current ride (and for well over 20 years) is a 1993 CB750 Nighthawk with 120k miles. Tires, batteries, chains, carb to intake gaskets and that’s about it for maintenance. The Honda builds the Energizer Bunnies of motorcycles!
I am an "older" (more experiened?) rider who started on a 50cc many years ago. I really appreciate your review of the 650R because I am in the market for a new bike to hop on and go. I now own a '74 cb550 brat style and GS650 cafe style bikes and get tired of having to wrench on them before taking a ride. Maybe the 650R should be in the starter and ender categories. 👍😁
I had a CBR 600f4i for my first bike. it was in rough shape, but, it gladly kept up on some twistys, had plenty of power for my beginner self, and it was comfortable as all hell. I was able to take up on a 4 hour road trip with just a backpack only having to stop for gas. I tried so hard to find another bike like that, preferably >2010, but ended up with a zx6r that gave me a track addiction.
Rode on a cb 400 vtec once.. even that had the most amazing sound, and it moves a lot quicker than I expected it to.power was very linear and it's a very all round bike. Would love to own a CB someday
Just got my CB 650 R last week Loved every second on it Best value for money with quality Smooth throttle Good brakes Good suspension Like the tachometer Tons of customization options My only 2 complaints are: Foot pegs position is not comfortable Almost always feel the heat on my left foot
Make sure you're riding with the balls of your feet on the pegs; and wear proper gear such as boots, pants, jacket, gloves, and helmet. Dress for the slide not the ride.
I'm a proud owner of 2019 cb650r and it's amazing bike. I'm almost 2m tall and 110kg and this bike does not hasitate at all with me on. It has all the sparcles you would look for at a reasonable price. All important featchers you need - ABS & TC and up to 12k screaming RPM. Totally worth it!!
Update... Inexperienced rider led to bad accident. Rounding a corner he had come into his turn late and he veered of an embankment. Wow...I hope he makes it back 100.
Great review, apart from the 'Honda corporate Bike' metaphor where I think you got a bit tied up and lost the thread. Personally I'm considering the bike as a move from the Rebel 500 I'm riding currently (too long a story to tell here) because one of the things I've loved about the Rebel is it's 'corporate' Honda reliability, rather than the 'Arrividerci' of my previous Italian ride.
I currently Drive a 2016 CB650F, its a great bike, I was riding a CBR929RR before it and the 650 is a much better all around bike for daily driving and long trips. The CBR was tone of fun, it was way to fast and twitchy for me I'm suppressed that i didn't kill my self haha. Your review is pretty spot on.
I love my 2022 CB650R. So smooth and refined and yet howls to red line when you get it on a twisty road. It's a bike that can do anything. I put a quick shifter on mine recently and it made such a big difference. I wasn't expecting much from it but it actually made it so much more fun to ride in the twisties. I also ordered a G2 Ergonomics throttle tube with a 10% more aggressive cam profile so that will help a bit I think because the stock throw on the throttle is quite long. Good for beginners but it can be a pain in the wrist on long journeys. I've got an ECU flash tune from a local dyno tuner and he said it should be making about 95hp. Thinking about putting a K&N filter in there soon too. I still have the stock exhaust because I think it sounds good without being obnoxious but I do like the sound of these bikes with an aftermarket exhaust. The tuner also said that the stock exhaust flows very well and that aftermarket exhausts often make the same or less power than the stock exhaust so that's a good reason to stick with stock. Maybe one day but for now I like the stock exhaust and will stick with it.
I bought the CB650F. It is my first bike and as the video said, it will be my forever bike although I am adding a bobber to the garage. One of the reasons I bought it is I am over 6 feet and had trouble finding something that fit my praying mantis legs. As a first time rider, 94 horsepower is a lot but the way the bike is geared it never feels like it’s leaving me behind. I like that
My favorite bike was my first one. A cb750 nighthawk (1991) which I picked up for $1450, (around 2003) in great shape. I only didn't buy another one recently because no ABS. I actually did get an FJR1300 with ABS this summer, and it's also good. once rolling, feels much like that nighthawk did under me. I'm just not a fast-bike rider, I guess. I don't need the 141 hp of this FJR, and I do love the bike. It's great for taking my wife, daughter and son on rides, which they love. But I'm not sure I'll ever LOOOOVVVVEEE a bike like I did the simple rightness of that 1991 Nighthawk. This bike sounds like it comes close.
So at the beginning of this contest, I was hoping for the Suzuki. But, now I have to add the Honda to my hope to win bike. It would be a nice change up from my Harley
Downside of being in Australia is that the CB650R is only available in a detuned LAMS version with 52hp, with no option for the full fledged version. For this reason alone, the Suzuki gsx-s750 is more appealing since we can get the full fledged version of that bike.
@Jack Price I know right?! It shouldn't just be Suzuki and Kawasaki offering non LAMS versions of the same bike. Heck, I'm sure most people would be willing to pay 1-2k to de-LAMS their bikes down the track. Much cheaper than buying a new bike for a power increase and then having to deal with selling the old bike.
Missed a perfect opportunity for Spite to get in on the dad action. Yammie Noob, Jammie J, Sammie Spite. Why have just two dads when you could have had three?
@@noahlul698 i rode my MT07 the 2nd season now, and you don't sell your first bike easily, so i'm torn between getting the restricition off the 07 (430€) or selling it and buying a used 650 i found (prices match so i would literally swap it). But damn i love that immature mt07
Neo-retro? No. Neo-UJM? Yes. As much as I enjoy turning wrenches on my bikes, I don't own Harleys (any more) for a reason. When it's 70 degrees and sunny, it's nice to have at least one bike that doesn't need to be put back together before you can ride it. Kawasaki started the middleweight I4 UJM category with the KZ650. It was a good idea then, and it's still a good idea. That's why I have a resto-mod KZ650 in my stable.
Would love to see Honda raise the displacement to 750cc, this bike price and HP wise competes closer to bigger middleweight bikes. And is to expensive compared to other 650’s. Bump in displacement would give it enough power to help justify the price. Plus’s a Honda 750 is an iconic thing 😃
I’m considering changing my Ducati scrambler to one of these and the one point you made hit it on the head. I’ve found myself getting numb hands on the duke and thinking it’s the vibrations from the L-Twin. I never got this from my old 4 cylinder bikes… thanks for helping me make my mind up.
I already own one Cb650R and I'm still watching this until the end. Beautiful bike, sounds amazing and (from my noobish perspective as this is my first bike), rides like a dream. The display could be a bit brighter and bigger though but this is a minor thing
Hi, I’m considering this for my first bike as well. Just wondering how the suspension is over little bumps in the road. Also how it behaves in traffic, whether it has any heat issues? Thanks.
@@rkr6237 hello! I haven't noticed any heat issues in traffic. She handles well so you will rarely be stuck in traffic :p. This has a sport suspension so you notice bumps on the road but it is not overwhelming.
saying you dont like the bike because its too reliable is the most stupid thing ive ever heard. I want a bike that i can enjoy and not worry about what will break down next. For me this is also important as I commute daily.
I’ve had my 2019 CB650R for 2 years now. 6,000 miles in an no complaints at all. I’ve got a long highway commute and it really spices it up. Sadly, I need to sell it because my good ol 2003 Jeep Liberty kicked the bucket and I need to buy a car. Adulting is breaking my heart 💔
Seriously considering one as a second bike, or it's possible it could end up being my new only bike. Been riding for 20 years, I like the appeal of a middle weight inline four.
I had my motorcycle lessons on one wich tells enough. Its safe, it can be fast enough, its comfortable and so on. so i totally agree with this video. Its super practical and also a beauty of a tank but its not really to fall in love with
I have An Honda mbx 50 with a 70 cc parmakit and a performance gianelli exhaust and i love that bike with its old school 2 stroke sound and its Honda reliability
I have the 18 CB1000R When modded with full exhaust, rapidbike fuel controller, BMC air filter and Pirelli Angel GTs It’s a beast! That Euro 4 is a killer on the midrange stock ECU. Although not so sure how it affects the 650R
Would be much better without ABS and TC. There is literally no skill required to ride modern motorcycles these days. Sold my 2015 R1 to get my poster bike of 2003, The 954RR just because of this. yes it is less powerful but the old Blade is much more fun to ride. Same with the Hornet, I had a Hornet 900 and i loved it! Made the mistake of "upgrading" to a 2008 CB1000R and about a month later i decided to buy my old Hornet back and modify it by fitting a SuperBlackBird engine into it.
ive owned two honda bikes a cbr 300r and a 600rr and i love my current 600 but i find it hard to do 8hr rides all day with put being sore so im currently looking to buy a naked which is more comfy and the cb650 was the first thing i had in mind
Yo Yammie i was about to buy My first bike r3 but could not due to some reason, have been trying to convince my parents from past 8 yrs, my craze for these super machines coz of u thanks man🤣
so you buy a flawless bike that has nearly got all the upgrades you can ride all day for the price sounds sensible to me . some people must have too much time on their hands and need a project bike to play with in their spare time that also makes sense
Currently I ride Duke 390 and I am really looking forward to this motorcycle for my next upgradation but in India we have the CBR 650R and not this CB.. hence my only chance to owe one is to win your giveaway . I would pay the customes you guys don't have to worry for that :)
As the kind of guy that has no interest in poking around with his bike in the garage, I approve of the Honda perfection. I buy my bikes to ride, not to spend every other day tearing it apart and mucking about with it.
Well said.
Nailed it. I bought a CBR and the fact it will, in typical Honda fashion, work when you want it to, and work very well, is just what you want.
I've had bikes in the past with character which just means lots of wasted hours fixing them.
We wouldn't put up with washing machines like that, so why bikes?
“Ain’t nobody got time for that”
50k on my 14 cbr650 f...
its never broke down
Instablaster...
If anyone is watching this video in 2024, I have a stock 19' CB650R with 17k miles on in it. I have maintained it well but I haven't been precious about it. This bike has been absolutely flawless. 4 oil changes, 2 chains, 3 sets of tires and 2 air filters with no issues whatsoever. Near daily ridden for the past 2.5 years in AZ, if you are considering a CB this is a fun and reliable machine. Gonna have the timing checked and adjusted, but sticking to the maintenance schedule Honda set keeps this bike as reliable as my car.
Hey thanks for sharing. I just started looking at these after almost buying a CBR600. Can't go wrong with Honda!
The CBR 600r is on my shortlist for next bikes. I've never ridden or owned a sports bike. So I'm wondering if there's an appreciable difference? I mean I know there is, but is it something that I would enjoy coming from a standard style seating position? And while this is plenty fast and flickable I find myself drooling over a more aggressive bike. My CB650R is probably going to influence all my choices and bikes no matter how much I want to experience everything because it's just been so damn good.
That’s awesome. I’m really interested in this bike. I’ve been waiting years to be able to get new (Covid put a big halt on that), and this makes me want it even more.
@@jacobbaumgardner3406 They only real concern I have with this bike is that it is apparently not common. I was recently talking to a sale manager where I bought my bike about the 2024 update on the CB. He told me without knowing I was the person he was talking about. That he hadn't seen a CB650 in 2 year and that the guy who bought their last was "a lucky bastard" and the timing was perfect. Apparently he was eyeing that specific bike for himself. With that said parts that are specific to the CB650R are 100% going to need to be ordered. I order parts at least 2 weeks before I need them for that reason.
New 2020 cb650r owner. This review is 1000% accurate. They didn't even talk about the features it has (traction control, abs, slipper clutch etc) but described the general vibe this bike has to a T.
This video helped me choose this bike as my first bike. I've been riding the CB650R a few months and I've been absolutely happy with it.
hey man, I don't know if you are gonna see this but I've been thinking about getting the CB650R as my first bike, and seeing that's what you did, I would really like to know your thoughts on it. On your experience, is it a good first bike option?
@@phantomp1zza did you get it?
@@JD650r i did get it a month ago and it is a blast so far
While I can understand the enjoyment some might get out of occasionally or constantly wrenching on or modifying their bikes, I personally prefer to spend my time riding. Other than some tires, a couple of cosmetic/comfort modifications and one or two performance additions, I’d be content to just get on the thing and ride while never having to worry about it starting or leaving me stranded.
Fully agree with you
There’s a difference between working on one’s bike and fixing a consistently broken machine lol
Which would therefore be applicable to even the most reliable of machines being that everything requires preventative maintenance @@MynameisJeff17
The f4i is my favorite bike of all time. And was my stunt bike for 4 years. I beat it up for 4 years straight, constant drops, constant rev limiters and it’s never skipped a beat. Honda makes amazing machines.
Agreed . Still have my '01 F4i bought new, about 20k miles now. Red/ black just like my original 87 Hurricane 600. Done plenty of track days and drag strip passes on it. Miguel Duhamel replica with #17 on the seat cowl. Will not get rid of it for anything. That bike is ME. Absolutely love it. Hard to believe that the bike is almost 20 yrs old. Still get a grin ever time I throw a leg over her. One of the best bikes ever made IMHO. But I LOVE you the new CBR650/1000s
F4i simp here too. I wish I had those awesome new safety features. Otherwise - it's perfect as it is.
Papa yam! The script writing is beautiful :'). A joy to listen to.
Started riding on a 2015 Yamaha R3 (great bike for a starter) and then bought the 2019 CB650R brand new 3 months ago and I simply love it 🇨🇦
Thanks for the review 👍🏼
83 CB650SC Nighthawk owner here. I find this bike cures everything Spite said. You do have to wrench on it occasionally due to age, but the great Honda engineering makes sure it kept to a minimum. Just bushings, fork seals, pretty much anything made of rubber due to age. Do the repairs right and you'll never have to do them again. The engine is AMAZING, buttery smooth all the way to redline and it feels like a turbo kicks in at 6000 rpm. Cruising on the highway is great. Dual disc front brakes make sure the twisties are fun. Amazing bike all around.
Bought the CB650r in Australia about 1 month ago, upgraded from cbr300r
i am amazed at the bike, it is so smooth fast and extremely surprised about how comfy seat is aswell as how great the brakes work.
10/10 can recommend
@@MrDeepseadwellermine is not restricted,
It's just a torgue and ECU limiter very easy to let loose.
Hey man, I too have the 2019 cb300r and thinking of an upgrade soon... Are you still happy with your choice?
How is it going after 3 years ?
@Bogdan Amazing done over 20k kilometres.
Turn on like a gem still. Serviced twice new back tyre, and that's it.
Been a dream.
i appreciate u taking the time to reply to a 3year old thread
@@samuelsturrock6423
Thanks guys, the insight Spite gave, made me decide that this is my kinda bike for a first bike and reliable.
Hey i know you wrote this comment many moons ago, did you buy the cb? If so how is it how was it can you recommend it as a first bike?
I still miss my 74 CB550, which had that fantastic 4 in line sound, even with the factory pipes, it was smooth as silk and a joy to ride. This might be a good choice to continue that dream...
Was looking at a CB650r as my first bike. Almost 10k out the door and insurance quote was insane.
Got a used 2015 street triple with 3100 miles on it for 6k out the door. Couldn't be happier.
and a used street triple is way better than a new CBR650...
@@Tekdiver1981 good to hear. I'm still new to the motorcycling world. My wife just so happen to get a new job at the local triumph dealer. Took advantage 😁
10k? What a rip
@@seeno1 in my country you need 12k to get the brand new cb650r, such a rip off
Have an '85 CB450 and I absolutely love it. So glad they kept the classic look, while still making it look upgraded on the '19!
Yeah... I just want a motorcycle that RUNS. Honda gives me that.
Honda is awesomeness, i am the very, very happy owner of a pristine 2012 cbf 600 2nd hand 16000km as a 69 yr returning rider i could not get a more perfect bike, i love the half fairing, yeah this is my do all bike.
Regards from rsa kzn South Coast, all year round great biking weather.
Keep up the fantastic bike reviews.
Regards Johann
Having one, totally love this bike. Pure naked bike with lots of torque to offer
Torque is literally the only thing it lacks lol
Excellent review guys! 👍👍👍 I’ll demo one in the spring.
Talking about reliability, my current ride (and for well over 20 years) is a 1993 CB750 Nighthawk with 120k miles. Tires, batteries, chains, carb to intake gaskets and that’s about it for maintenance. The Honda builds the Energizer Bunnies of motorcycles!
120k miles! You're the man!
Forgot how amazing the dash is on the CB650R, definetly one of the best new bikes.
"Shed built project bike"...shows image of Royal Enfield Himalayan....harsh! :P
Seriously that racist pic shows his true self and how low he is comparing a 650 with 400 odd bike is seriously stupid
@@harshavardhanmp2031 accept the fact that R.E builds crap. and just so you know that there's nothing Indian about R.
This is Frickin' dope.
(No swearing please)
Honda’s are smooth and polished. Worlds largest manufacturer of bikes has the money!
I am an "older" (more experiened?) rider who started on a 50cc many years ago. I really appreciate your review of the 650R because I am in the market for a new bike to hop on and go. I now own a '74 cb550 brat style and GS650 cafe style bikes and get tired of having to wrench on them before taking a ride. Maybe the 650R should be in the starter and ender categories. 👍😁
I am so in love with this style of bike. Once I get my license (I live in Germany) I’ll try to get my hands on one
I had a CBR 600f4i for my first bike. it was in rough shape, but, it gladly kept up on some twistys, had plenty of power for my beginner self, and it was comfortable as all hell. I was able to take up on a 4 hour road trip with just a backpack only having to stop for gas. I tried so hard to find another bike like that, preferably >2010, but ended up with a zx6r that gave me a track addiction.
Rode on a cb 400 vtec once.. even that had the most amazing sound, and it moves a lot quicker than I expected it to.power was very linear and it's a very all round bike. Would love to own a CB someday
It's absolutely a beautiful piece of hardware, that price though... Maybe I will buy one used in 2030, hoping I am still breathing by then
Just got my CB 650 R last week
Loved every second on it
Best value for money with quality
Smooth throttle
Good brakes
Good suspension
Like the tachometer
Tons of customization options
My only 2 complaints are:
Foot pegs position is not comfortable
Almost always feel the heat on my left foot
Make sure you're riding with the balls of your feet on the pegs; and wear proper gear such as boots, pants, jacket, gloves, and helmet. Dress for the slide not the ride.
@@Bruce-Wayne717 bro nice quote at the end
What did you pay for it
2 years later, 64,000 km
Not a single problem
I'm a proud owner of 2019 cb650r and it's amazing bike. I'm almost 2m tall and 110kg and this bike does not hasitate at all with me on. It has all the sparcles you would look for at a reasonable price. All important featchers you need - ABS & TC and up to 12k screaming RPM.
Totally worth it!!
Awesome review man. Looked to your videos to help me get tips to learning how to ride
My first Honda. Can’t wait for winter to be over!
Yammie im taking my MSF today soon i will be a squidlet all hail the hentai hornet
CBR Runner so, how’d it go? Nice n boring motorcycle to learn on?
Wer're dying to know~
Update...
Inexperienced rider led to bad accident. Rounding a corner he had come into his turn late and he veered of an embankment.
Wow...I hope he makes it back 100.
Tony Greene how do u know
Wish honda stuck that motor in a rebel frame & added a comfortable seat...
that would be excellent
Well... There are plans afoot to put the 1100 Africa Twin engine in the Rebel!
I wish the put that engine in a sports tourer frame
Give it a go;)
I know right. The stock seat is rock hard.
Great review, apart from the 'Honda corporate Bike' metaphor where I think you got a bit tied up and lost the thread. Personally I'm considering the bike as a move from the Rebel 500 I'm riding currently (too long a story to tell here) because one of the things I've loved about the Rebel is it's 'corporate' Honda reliability, rather than the 'Arrividerci' of my previous Italian ride.
I currently Drive a 2016 CB650F, its a great bike, I was riding a CBR929RR before it and the 650 is a much better all around bike for daily driving and long trips. The CBR was tone of fun, it was way to fast and twitchy for me I'm suppressed that i didn't kill my self haha. Your review is pretty spot on.
Thinking about getting this as my first bike. I’ve rode dirtbikes but I want to get into street riding. I’m taking the msf course this weekend.
I love my 2022 CB650R. So smooth and refined and yet howls to red line when you get it on a twisty road. It's a bike that can do anything. I put a quick shifter on mine recently and it made such a big difference. I wasn't expecting much from it but it actually made it so much more fun to ride in the twisties. I also ordered a G2 Ergonomics throttle tube with a 10% more aggressive cam profile so that will help a bit I think because the stock throw on the throttle is quite long. Good for beginners but it can be a pain in the wrist on long journeys. I've got an ECU flash tune from a local dyno tuner and he said it should be making about 95hp. Thinking about putting a K&N filter in there soon too. I still have the stock exhaust because I think it sounds good without being obnoxious but I do like the sound of these bikes with an aftermarket exhaust. The tuner also said that the stock exhaust flows very well and that aftermarket exhausts often make the same or less power than the stock exhaust so that's a good reason to stick with stock. Maybe one day but for now I like the stock exhaust and will stick with it.
I bought the CB650F. It is my first bike and as the video said, it will be my forever bike although I am adding a bobber to the garage. One of the reasons I bought it is I am over 6 feet and had trouble finding something that fit my praying mantis legs. As a first time rider, 94 horsepower is a lot but the way the bike is geared it never feels like it’s leaving me behind. I like that
It's my bike
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And it's lovely! 😍😍
Buying a 2020 this weekend. Can't wait to get it back to the house and make some upgrades!
Proud yet "BASH"ful 675r owner lol
Papa Yam you're truly a Triumph goober 👍
best middle weight with respect to ergonomics and i like the inline 4 rather than the parallel twin cuz this is gonna be my first big bike
They should bring back inline 4 500/550cc bikes✌
A mt 07 used under 7k today is a miracle tbh 😂 Good old times
It’s the Hornet for the modern man. (The new Hornet is great - but this feels like the successor)
My favorite bike was my first one. A cb750 nighthawk (1991) which I picked up for $1450, (around 2003) in great shape. I only didn't buy another one recently because no ABS. I actually did get an FJR1300 with ABS this summer, and it's also good. once rolling, feels much like that nighthawk did under me. I'm just not a fast-bike rider, I guess. I don't need the 141 hp of this FJR, and I do love the bike. It's great for taking my wife, daughter and son on rides, which they love. But I'm not sure I'll ever LOOOOVVVVEEE a bike like I did the simple rightness of that 1991 Nighthawk. This bike sounds like it comes close.
Great review, looks like an awesome bike & personally like the reliability aspect too 😎
The Fireblade. The Hurricane. The Fazer. The Tempter...not all 80's-90's naming conventions were great lol
This bike is on my wish list. If I don't win the give-away in March, I'll have to snatch one off the dealership showroom floor.
You've convinced me. I'm getting one.
So at the beginning of this contest, I was hoping for the Suzuki. But, now I have to add the Honda to my hope to win bike. It would be a nice change up from my Harley
When Spike mentioned and brought up the image of the 900F: I emotionally almost fell forward off my chair.
Got the 650r and I LOVE it!
Just came up on a year of owning mine. Still never want to get off it!
So in a nutshell it's a Honda hornet back from the dead to get the masses drooling and salivating over!
Downside of being in Australia is that the CB650R is only available in a detuned LAMS version with 52hp, with no option for the full fledged version. For this reason alone, the Suzuki gsx-s750 is more appealing since we can get the full fledged version of that bike.
@Jack Price I know right?! It shouldn't just be Suzuki and Kawasaki offering non LAMS versions of the same bike. Heck, I'm sure most people would be willing to pay 1-2k to de-LAMS their bikes down the track. Much cheaper than buying a new bike for a power increase and then having to deal with selling the old bike.
I think I might get this as my first bike
I'm thinking it will be my second. Hopefully next year
“Entrepreneur full of gumption“... Love it.
Good info. Wasnt thinking about a honda before this review. Now I'm giving Honda a look.
Missed a perfect opportunity for Spite to get in on the dad action. Yammie Noob, Jammie J, Sammie Spite. Why have just two dads when you could have had three?
Jerails sounds like a sitcom...
Great video. Middle weights are perfect price wise and power wise. My Super Duke and others in that category have too much powee
I'll get one. Wanted to get the MT07 but that line 4 just turns me on
I got a mt 07 2020 and ill sell it next winter to buy a cb650r 😂
@@noahlul698 bro i'm so tempted by that honda, too
@@redo1dr me too but im not sure yet fuck 😂😂 i got the mt 1 year
@@noahlul698 i rode my MT07 the 2nd season now, and you don't sell your first bike easily, so i'm torn between getting the restricition off the 07 (430€) or selling it and buying a used 650 i found (prices match so i would literally swap it). But damn i love that immature mt07
@@redo1dr i dont know im kinda bored of the mt 07... i wanna have some incline 4 sound that BUM BUM BUM BUM of mt 07 kinda made me tired 😂
i want one, i want one, i want one. although a 919 is always lurking in the back of my head
The CBR919 is the best looking 90’s supersport there is. I still think mine looks great next to modern day bikes.
This bike totally suits a 67 kilo man with the need for speed.
I'm buying one tomorrow.
I saw one of these on the road a few days ago. It's a very nice looking bike.
Neo-retro? No. Neo-UJM? Yes. As much as I enjoy turning wrenches on my bikes, I don't own Harleys (any more) for a reason. When it's 70 degrees and sunny, it's nice to have at least one bike that doesn't need to be put back together before you can ride it. Kawasaki started the middleweight I4 UJM category with the KZ650. It was a good idea then, and it's still a good idea. That's why I have a resto-mod KZ650 in my stable.
Would love to see Honda raise the displacement to 750cc, this bike price and HP wise competes closer to bigger middleweight bikes. And is to expensive compared to other 650’s. Bump in displacement would give it enough power to help justify the price. Plus’s a Honda 750 is an iconic thing 😃
I guess...but the quality is on another level compared to its displacemt competition. So it's already worth it.
@@mitchellsteindler I owned one I know. But I still think it would be a good move for Honda
it’s also probably at 94bhp so it can be restricted for an a2 license in the uk and Australia’s restricted license (maybe other countries as well)
I thought it was a review and realized it's a history lesson.
I’m considering changing my Ducati scrambler to one of these and the one point you made hit it on the head. I’ve found myself getting numb hands on the duke and thinking it’s the vibrations from the L-Twin. I never got this from my old 4 cylinder bikes… thanks for helping me make my mind up.
Love the sound of a 4 cylinder bike😊
I already own one Cb650R and I'm still watching this until the end. Beautiful bike, sounds amazing and (from my noobish perspective as this is my first bike), rides like a dream. The display could be a bit brighter and bigger though but this is a minor thing
What was you previous riding experience? Thinking about getting one for my first bike.
@@jaketrevino1659 none. I took my A license and I bought this bike as my first.
Hi, I’m considering this for my first bike as well. Just wondering how the suspension is over little bumps in the road. Also how it behaves in traffic, whether it has any heat issues? Thanks.
@@rkr6237 hello! I haven't noticed any heat issues in traffic. She handles well so you will rarely be stuck in traffic :p. This has a sport suspension so you notice bumps on the road but it is not overwhelming.
Locast thanks!
saying you dont like the bike because its too reliable is the most stupid thing ive ever heard. I want a bike that i can enjoy and not worry about what will break down next. For me this is also important as I commute daily.
I’ve had my 2019 CB650R for 2 years now. 6,000 miles in an no complaints at all. I’ve got a long highway commute and it really spices it up.
Sadly, I need to sell it because my good ol 2003 Jeep Liberty kicked the bucket and I need to buy a car. Adulting is breaking my heart 💔
Your the best papa yam🥰
Seriously considering one as a second bike, or it's possible it could end up being my new only bike. Been riding for 20 years, I like the appeal of a middle weight inline four.
I had my motorcycle lessons on one wich tells enough. Its safe, it can be fast enough, its comfortable and so on. so i totally agree with this video. Its super practical and also a beauty of a tank but its not really to fall in love with
I bought one, I love it
One of the best bikes for the price. I see bikes with the same price and more ccs with not even half of the power it has.
Hondas are the Apple of motorcycles
Yamster! Open this contest up for international viewers too
Yes pleazzzzze
Yam and ryanf9 need to do a teamup
ProGenji I would love that.
Damn I wish I had an extra 10k laying around just for this bike...
M literally trash at mechanic so the fact of the cb being reliable is a good thing .
I have An Honda mbx 50 with a 70 cc parmakit and a performance gianelli exhaust and i love that bike with its old school 2 stroke sound and its Honda reliability
Rank number 2 in the world😎
the 2nd guy narrating has the same sound and cadence as regular car reviews
I have the 18 CB1000R
When modded with full exhaust, rapidbike fuel controller, BMC air filter and Pirelli Angel GTs
It’s a beast! That Euro 4 is a killer on the midrange stock ECU. Although not so sure how it affects the 650R
Little does Spite know at the time of this video, but the 919 hentai hornet would revisit the channel and be reunited with the YN team.
spite: the bike is too well made I can't fix it when it breaks down.
lmao
My problem right now choosing one lol it's this or a triumph trident
Same there :'(
@@IllusionIRL it's really hard to pick one
Go for honda just for extra refinement and reliability. If you want to save money, choose trident but service cost is higher
Would be much better without ABS and TC. There is literally no skill required to ride modern motorcycles these days. Sold my 2015 R1 to get my poster bike of 2003, The 954RR just because of this. yes it is less powerful but the old Blade is much more fun to ride. Same with the Hornet, I had a Hornet 900 and i loved it! Made the mistake of "upgrading" to a 2008 CB1000R and about a month later i decided to buy my old Hornet back and modify it by fitting a SuperBlackBird engine into it.
ive owned two honda bikes a cbr 300r and a 600rr and i love my current 600 but i find it hard to do 8hr rides all day with put being sore so im currently looking to buy a naked which is more comfy and the cb650 was the first thing i had in mind
I have the 650F. 2018 model. Love it
I’d definitely do the fender eliminator kit and of course a full Leo Vince exhaust
I think Honda's are the Cadillac of bikes 😎 lol 🤔
Yo Yammie i was about to buy My first bike r3 but could not due to some reason, have been trying to convince my parents from past 8 yrs, my craze for these super machines coz of u thanks man🤣
Best part is learner legal in my state in australia!
I see why people say you are cringy. I won't even mention how many times I said I would turn this video off in my head, by the time I did.
Such a shame it's so expenisive in the US. I got mine for less than the cost of a new MT07. Hell of a bike.
I reckon the hornet is way better
10:53 Would I own one ? YES! Would I buy one ? NO! 😂 thank you , nothing to see here ! ( what a terrible idea to bring in Mr. John Doe in this video )
so you buy a flawless bike that has nearly got all the upgrades you can ride all day for the price sounds sensible to me .
some people must have too much time on their hands and need a project bike to play with in their spare time that also makes sense
Currently I ride Duke 390 and I am really looking forward to this motorcycle for my next upgradation but in India we have the CBR 650R and not this CB.. hence my only chance to owe one is to win your giveaway . I would pay the customes you guys don't have to worry for that :)