Honda’s four-cylinder middleweight CBR650F and CB650F gain 3kW peak power (now 67kW/11,000rpm), a Showa Dual Bending Valve front fork, revised Nissin brake calipers and new free-breathing exhaust. Shorter gear ratios should help acceleration through the mid-range. Honda also promises that the updated bikes provide a thrilling soundtrack from down low, growing to a fast-spinning howl as revs rise.
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The bikes are almost identical once you take the styling out of the equation, but here are the full specifications for both models:
SPEC: CB650F
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Engine Displacement (cm³) | 649cc |
| Bore ´ Stroke (mm) | 67.0 x 46.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Max. Power Output | 67kW/11,000rpm |
| Max. Torque | 64Nm/8,000rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 3.5L |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.3L |
| Fuel Consumption | 59.3mpg |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Battery Capacity | 12V/8.6AH |
| ACG Output | 343W |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Clutch Type | Wet, multiplate disc |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| FRAME | |
| Type | Steel diamond |
| CHASSIS | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2110 x 775 x 1120mm |
| Wheelbase | 1450mm |
| Caster Angle | 25.5 |
| Trail | 101mm |
| Seat Height | 810mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150mm |
| Kerb Weight | 208kg |
| Turning radius | |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Type Front | 41mm SDBV telescopic fork |
| Type Rear | Monoshock damper with adjustable preload |
| WHEELS | |
| Rim Size Front | Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium |
| Rim Size Rear | Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium |
| Tyres Front | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| BRAKES | |
| ABS System Type | 2 channel; hydraulic dual disc 320mm front, hydraulic disc 240mm rear |
| INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
| Instruments | |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
SPEC: CBR650
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Engine Displacement (cm³) | 649cc |
| Bore ´ Stroke (mm) | 67.0 x 46.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 |
| Max. Power Output | 67kW/11,000rpm |
| Max. Torque | 64Nm/8,000rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 3.5L |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Carburation | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.3L |
| Fuel Consumption | 59.3mpg |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Battery Capacity | 12V/8.6AH |
| ACG Output | 343W |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Clutch Type | Wet, multiplate disc |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| FRAME | |
| Type | Steel diamond |
| CHASSIS | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2110 x 755 x 1145mm |
| Wheelbase | 1450mm |
| Caster Angle | 25.5 |
| Trail | 101mm |
| Seat Height | 810mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150mm |
| Kerb Weight | 213kg |
| Turning radius | |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Type Front | 41mm SDBV telescopic fork |
| Type Rear | Monoshock damper with adjustable preload |
| WHEELS | |
| Rim Size Front | Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium |
| Rim Size Rear | Hollow section 6-spoke cast aluminium |
| Tyres Front | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Tyres Rear | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| BRAKES | |
| ABS System Type | 2 channel; hydraulic dual disc 320mm front, hydraulic disc 240mm rear |
| INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
| Instruments | |
| Headlight | LED |
| Taillight | LED |
