HONDA CBR650R: Specs, Performance, and Price
- The Honda CBR650R is available in 1 variant and 2 colors.
- It is a sporting beast.
- A perfect blend of fierce performance, looks, and features.
The Honda CBR650R always gets upgrades, with the new stringent emission rules and regulations. The BS6 compliant model was recently launched succeeding the BS4 model. A lot more improvements are done to increase the sportiness of the bike.
The design of the Honda CBR650R is mostly inspired by CBR1000RR styling. The new CBR650R is very meticulously designed and crafted. The premium dual LED headlights, with the tail light, give a very sleek and bold look to the bike. This includes a new sharp reflector profile. The pack also includes a crystal clear digital LCD display and also gear position and shift-up indicators. This makes the Superbike easy to ride for the rider.
The slippery clutch provides an effortless ride and cornering. Whether you want rapid downshifting, upshifting, or want to make a smooth corner entry, the 6-speed gearbox of the CBR650R makes all the things very easy and smooth. Other styling elements include a transparent windscreen, saddle with split style, and a full fairing. It has also got new side panels, a rear mudguard made up of steel, Mount clip-on handlebars, and set footpegs on the rear. The Honda CBR650R superbike weighs up to 211 Kg.
It also has a fuel tank capacity of 15.4 liters.
The Superbike has got many mechanical upgrades. It is powered by a 648.72 CC, BS6 engine. It generates power up to 85.8 BHP and a torque of 57.5 nm. An 85.8 BHP of maximum power at 12000 rpm and highest torque of 57.5 nm at 8500 rpm is produced by an inline 4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16 valve engine. It has got a roaring 4 cylinder engine that features Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) to maintain the rear wheel traction. It has got 4 exhausts around the engine which gives an amazing roar, as you throttle up.
The features of the Honda CBR650R BS6 model are almost similar to the 2020 model. 2021, BS6 compliant model is sprung by a 41 mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston Unit at the front. At the rear, the suspension duties are performed by a rear mono-shock. It comes with both front and rear disc brakes and with an anti-locking braking system.
It is available in 2 vivid colours and they are Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. These colours attract a lot of customers. The 2021 model has a bit of change in its riding posture. The rider has to lean a bit more forward to get to the bars. This is done to give a sportier instance.
The starting price of the Honda CBR650R sports bike is available at Rs 8,88,218 approx. in India. This sport bike is having a premium price tag but offers a very lower performance. It faces tough competition from Kawasaki Z 900, Triumph Trident 660, and the triumph street triple R.