Honda CB650F

Say hello to the All-New 2018 Honda CB650F! Well, kinda sorta “all-new”… Why do I say that? Well, the CB650F has been in production for a few years now in other countries around the world while we have been deprived of this awesome naked streetfighter CBR (based off of the CBR650F) – until now! The naked sport bike market has been booming the last few years after dieing off greatly back in the mid-2000’s so Honda decided to step up their game and bring us a new model to slot in next to the 2018 CB500F and 2018 CB1000R.

Below, we’re going to break down all of the nitty-gritty specs and features behind the CB650F and hopefully help you decide whether or not this is a bike you should entertain buying or if it’s one to mark off the list. If you find any of the information helpful, please take a second and slap that “Like” button and Share – it’s greatly appreciated guys!

 CB650F Introduction

The four-cylinder CB range has a proud history dating back to 1969 and the ground-breaking CB750. Within that history, Honda’s middleweights have always found starring roles, thanks to the poise and usability produced by their combination of low mass and strong engine performance. The CB650F, continues the tradition. Designed by a young team of engineers, it harnesses the lightweight form and high quality engineering of all mid-capacity Hondas – with a special nod to the seminal 1970’s CB400 from its side-swept exhaust downpipes – and injected an exciting new jolt of energy and naked streetfighter style.

In recent years, the trend has been toward ever-larger capacity mid-sized machines. The four-cylinder middleweight has long been a key machine within the wide range of Honda motorcycles. Genuine middleweights provide accessible and enjoyable engine performance tied to minimal mass, giving the kind of pound-for-pound performance that makes a great place from which to begin – or resume – a motorcycling career.

The CB650F turns the Page on the older CB 599 also known as the CB600F Hornet overseas and, sharing no common parts, starts a fresh chapter. Brand new from the wheels up – conceived and developed by a young team of Honda engineers – the concept behind its performance is completely different. It’s been designed from the outset to put the rider fully in tune with the machine and offer arresting style, identity and attitude.

CB650F Model Overview

The DOHC 649cc four-cylinder engine powering the CB650F is engineered to deliver high torque and response through the low-to-mid rpm range, especially below 4,000rpm. Also, since she’s a four-cylinder – you can twist it all the way up to 11,000rpm.

The development team included many engineers in their twenties, selected to produce a bike with a focus on the younger customer. They decided early on that chasing peak power at redline was off the agenda. On a naked machine, strong acceleration from a standing start, low/mid-range torque and mid-gear roll-on throttle response were targeted as the essential elements.

Crisp pick-up above 6,000rpm and – for the sake of reduced running costs – economical cruising at highway speeds was also a focus. The engine has also been designed to look good, with no external plumbing obscuring its lines. Sitting relatively far forward in the chassis for optimal weight distribution, the engine is truly at the heart of the machine.

The CB650F’s steel twin-spar frame has a tuned rigidity balance along with cast pivot plates and aluminum swingarm. The rear shock works directly on the swingarm and is matched to a 41mm telescopic front fork; the wheels are a new six-spoke design. Twin 320mm front and a single 240mm rear disc deliver the stopping power and you have 2-channel ABS as an option on the 2018 CB650F. take from.hondaprokevin.com