2019 CBR650R review: the new Honda has no shortage of R !

The Honda CBR650F, launched in 2014, gave way five years later to the 2019 CBR650R with more sporting overtones. A new "R" for this faired motorcycle from the CB650R roadster? Answers in our MNC essay.

CBR650R test Page 3: technical and commercial sheet

Engine

Type 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke Cooling Liquid Distribution Double overhead camshaft, 16 valves Displacement 649 cc Bore x stroke 67 x 46 mm Compression ratio 11.6 to 1 Power 94.6 hp at 12,000 rpm
Couple 64 Nm at 8,500 rpm
Engine management PGM-FI electronic fuel injection

Instrumentation

Type LCD screen with white inscriptions on a black background. No handlebar controls Functions Speed, engine speed, two daily trips, gear engaged, average and instantaneous consumption, journey time, engine temperature, clock, average speed and fuel gauge

Transmission

Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath with antidribble Ordered By cable Gearbox 6 reports  Final drive By chain

Cycle part

Frame Perimeter steel Front suspension 41mm Showa Separate Function Fortk (SFF) inverted fork, non-adjustable Suspension AR Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload in 7 positions Front travel NC AR travel NC Front brake Twin 310mm discs, Nissin 4-piston radial-mount calipers Rear brake Single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper ABS Not adjustable or deactivatable Front rim Five sticks, aluminum Rear tire Five sticks, aluminum Front tire Dunlop Sportmax D214 in 120/70/17 Rear tire Dunlop Sportmax D214 in 180/55/17

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2130 mm Width 750 mm Wheelbase 1,450 mm Saddle height 810 mm, not adjustable 
Ground clearance 130 mm Caster angle 25 ° 5 Hunt 101 Advertised weight
207 kg fully loaded Fuel tank 15.4 liters  Consumption Not measured (6.4 l / 100 km at a sustained pace during the test, according to the on-board computer)
Commercial information Availability January 2019 in the Colors  Red or black Guarantee 2 years, parts and MO A2 compatibility Yes Price

8,899 euros

  2019 Honda CBR650R

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