2019 Honda CBR650R Review | First Ride
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2019
- Motorcyclist senior editor Adam Waheed helps out Cycle World with a review of Honda’s most practical and affordable sportbike, the 2019 CBR650R.
Sportbike-like styling and performance with everyday comfort-that's the type of experience Honda offers with its 2019 CBR650R. Big Red's latest sportbike borrows lines from the CBR1000RR with a punchy, but more easy-to-live-with inline-four engine. Its well suited to day-to-day life during work week commutes, or for apex strafing missions on the weekend.
Viewed from the front, it's easy to see the CBR family lines. The front end has a symmetrically shaped nose housing a pair of bold LED headlights and dual ram air intakes, just like its larger Supersport cousin, the CBR1000RR. Even though a lower fairing partially covers the header pipes, you can still see their clean, flowing tubed lines through the panel slits. The upper half of the engine remains exposed, and we appreciate is chiseled look and tasteful two-tone mix of bronze and black.
The shape of the frame rails resemble that of a higher-end twin-spar setup, however instead of alloy, it’s stamped from steel. All told, the frame weighs 4.2 pounds less than the previous iteration. A stout-looking aluminum swingarm and thin, low overhang tailsection appear equally as pleasing and is a fender-eliminator kit away from perfection. In typical Honda fashion, fit and finish is top-notch, and on a level that is every bit as premium as a Japanese-built Honda (the CB/CBR650Rs are both assembled at Honda’s Thailand factory).
The CBR650R uses the same purpose-built inline-four that power's Honda's CB650R naked bike. Despite sharing identical cylinder bore measurements as Honda's CBR600RR supersport (67mm), the engine internals are completely different says Honda. It also features 3.5mm-longer piston stroke boosting displacement to 649cc. For 2019, it benefits from pistons with an updated crown shape. Valve timing and new camshaft profiles were also fitted. It breathes through a redesigned airbox with twin ram-air intakes, instead of one. The air filter is 1.7 times larger and tilted downward by 20 degrees to reduce turbulence. The engine revs 1,000-rpm higher with the limiter coming in at 12,800 rpm.
Dyno testing reveals that this updated I4 is good for 80.1 hp at 10,950 rpm and 41.73 pound-feet torque at 8,170 rpm. That’s 1.05 hp more than the previous configuration, but 0.74 pound-feet torque less peak torque. To be fair, the new engine arrives at its torque peak 570 rpm earlier. During our ride, we noted an average of 39.5 mpg.
Around town the CBR’s engine has a relatively punchy feel for a middleweight class inline-four. The engine feels snappier than we remember with the prior “F” designation CBR, plus the intake roar sounds more throaty. It isn’t as rambunctious as other bikes in its class, yet exudes enough personality to be entertaining to ride. Engine vibration does creep through the control surfaces above 6,000 rpm.
A six-speed transmission and manual cable-actuated clutch complement the engine’s broad powerband. The gear ratios help ensure that you’re always in the meat of the power, allowing you to pass slower traffic with ease. Another plus is the clutch lever offers an easier squeeze (12 percent less effort according to Honda). The gearbox meshes between cogs well, with short lever throw. Occasionally, however, the transmission slipped into neutral when shifting between first and second gear at high rpm.
There aren’t any adjustable engine power modes, but that’s okay as the engine delivers ample power that’s docile in the lower revs but willing through the midrange. Although it does not employ ride-by-wire, the cable connection between throttle and engine is well-calibrated and natural feeling, which makes this Honda even easier to ride.
A modest $300 upcharge adds ABS and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). The system functions either on or off; at a sane pace it’s hard enough to feel the electronics at work. Still, it’s nice to know it’s there if you’re riding in inclement conditions or unfamiliar surfaces.
Seated at the controls this 458-pound CBR feels comfortable and well proportioned for a 6-foot tall rider. Seat height is listed at 31.9 inches to accommodate shorter folks. Both rider and passenger seats are wide and generously padded, plus the slim shape of the 4.1-gallon fuel tank makes it easier for the rider to place his feet on the asphalt at a stop.
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Made in Thailand doesn't matter. All of the key people including quality control came from japan. Honda won't let quality slip. Honda 's aren't the prettiest or fastest. But build quality is always there.
Awesome beautiful ride and review, really like this as a secondary bike, all the best.
Great review! FYI this bike has a factory option quick shifter
That bike is perfect for ME...I'm over riding my 600rr around town, but the 650f WAS a bit too dull for my taste...I would have loved to see them put a tank cover on it like the 1000rr and 600rr instead of the painted metal gas tank.
Excellent well balanced review! I intend to to a moto vlog on this bike in the Spring as this bike is also do-able for short riders too!
Such a good review
Love the wheelies!
Vey nice and informative review! Really liked that wheelie btw, stay safe!
The Dunflop d214 is flat out dangerous in the wet and slips in corners on dry roads. They should be taken off the market.
Nice job Adam. You're growing up! (just kidding, I've always lined your vids)
Is the engine vibration worse that something like a Ninja 300, or is it just bad when compared to other inline-4s? I’m looking to get this bike as a permabike.
The right blinker not being turned off bugged me no lie haha.
This bike looks awesome in matte black, but for some reason it’s not available in the States. Only available in red .....WTF ?
This bike looks so good 😄
Nic Vid, Is the new CBR 650r comfortable for long distance travel ?
lovely road
I like Adam waheed reviews..
How weight you are?
do you recommend this bike for beginners ? :D
You think you can throw on hard bags and use this like a VRF( since Honda won't make it)?