Honda CBR650r Review | Can You Have A 650cc As A First Bike?
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2023
- Here is my review on my 2019 Honda cbr650r and personal opinions on if you can start on a 650cc motorcycle and my first hand Experience on the bike.
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bike: Honda CBR650r
My Gear:
Jacket: Dainese sport leather jacket
Jeans: Oxford original approved AA dynamic jeans
Boots: Dainese nexus 2 boots
Gloves: Alpinestars halo leather gloves
Helmet: Scorpion exo-tech
Camera: Gopro 11
helmet mount: Chin mounts
Please note the speedo is completely incorrect for the entertainment of this video.
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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
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!
How do you limit the power
@@mistahozzy you would have to take to a Honda garage and get them to restrict the power through the ecu
@@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
This bike comes stock limited?
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!!
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!👍
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!
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😅
Also thanks for the compliment haha. Honestly getting my license is one of the best things I’ve done
@@RideLikeAsh Same here!!
Agreed. The best looking sports bike ever!
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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
Yes 100% just got to be safe while having fun! Also thanks 😊
Great advice. Sport bike riders have to be smart about being stupid, because motorcycling is inherently stupid.
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
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 👍
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.
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
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!
@@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
Great video man 🔥
Appreciate it!
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.
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!
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!
@@nullmedia236 yeah you definitely do feel them more at that speed but the evotech bar end weights really do make a difference!
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
Will be Money well spent!
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
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.
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
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.
Yeah once your moving you don’t really notice it to much, it’s just a low speed manoeuvers you notice it a bit.
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.
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 👍
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.
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!
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
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 👍
Does anyone know how to install a steering dampner on one of these? Where would you get it from also,?
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.
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
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!
Also how much did it cost for a set of road 5’s?
@@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
Brother are these short ASV levers? I'm debating which one to get, short or regular.
They are the regular ASV leaver and I highly recommend them, amazing quality just a bit pricey!
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I started with cbr 650f
6 months later I had a r1 lol now I ride r1m
How are you liking the R1M?
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.
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!
@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.
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
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!
I plan on getting this bike or a Kawasaki Z650. Been riding an Nmax everyday for the last 6 months. Which do you think is best? I like the Honda more so far.
I’ve never ridden a Kawasaki z650 but looking at the stats your might out grow the power of the bike where with the Honda cbr650r I feel like it would be a long time before you outgrow it but it comes down to personal preferences. Hope this helps 👍
@@RideLikeAsh Appreciate the feedback. I will be doing a lot of city riding with traffic, so it seems a more upright riding is better yeah? I like the look of the Honda a bit better and it has a deeper sound as well.
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.
Yes it’s a aftermarket tail tidy which looks a Million times better then the stock one which is absolutely massive!
Couldn’t agree more!
@@RideLikeAshI like the “dragon tail”😜. Stay safe.
@@someoneelse1i1i 😂 you too!
The extra weight stems from having the extra two cylinders over the other 650's.
Yeah that’s correct 👍
Thanks I appreciate it! Ahh nice! You won’t be disappointed at all, yeah definitely. Where are you based?
I'm based in the west Midlands. In Solihull. What about you? Grantham right?
@@knightwraith346yeah that sounds good. I live near spalding
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?
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
@@RideLikeAsh Thanks for the reply! I'm ~6'1; so hopefully dropping it shouldn't be easy
@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 👍
@@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
@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 👍
This is exactly the bike I want. But I’ve always was skeptical about it being a beginner
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.
@@someoneelse1i1i thank you for the advice, I guess I’ll just have to go with my original hayabusa plan then
@@tylerdurden6574 😜
@@tylerdurden6574 Get the turbo…
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
Hi bro,please tell me its good bike for high way?
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!
@@RideLikeAsh ty bro,only 1 quention please..for me and my wife is good?i mean for pasenger good too?
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.
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
My first bike is aprilia rs 50, my second bike is a 21 cbr 650r! Great bike,but not for longer trips.
Good choice in bikes! And with comfort wise I think the more you ride it the more you get use to it
Great review. I just bought one! Maybe we can ride together some time mate?
Thoughts?
Yeah that would be good! I live near spalding
@@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.
@@knightwraith346 Thanks, that sounds amazing. I was also thinking about the r7. But the 650r is the better bike it seems.
@@knightwraith346I 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😜.
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.
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 👍
Bike is clean 😌. How often do you use the QS?
Pretty much every time I ride tbh. It good for when your riding hard!
@@RideLikeAsh awesome good to hear you get some use out of it. I've heard some people say they don't even use theirs.
@@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.
How tall are you? I’m thinking of getting this bike soon. I’m 5 ft 8
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
@@RideLikeAsh brilliant thank you!!
Hi who you got insurance with good £600
Hastings premium 👍
3.6sec 0-60
how tall are you?
5ft 11
Metres and cm ?
181cm
what looks better? 500r or 650r?
Comes down to personal opinion but I prefer the 650r looks
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Too scared I’ll kill myself or worse end up paralyzed, but I’ll forever fantasize about owning one
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.