Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 650 F 2018 A desire to threaten
in the midst of incisive roadsters such as the MT-09, Street Triple and Z, the Honda CB 650 has a place of its own. While the rest of the world's manufacturers have opted for lively, hectic machines, the world's No. 1 has taken the opposite approach. The CB is a versatile motorcycle, almost calm, easy, not lazy but not excited. Too smooth to raise adrenaline, yet ready for any task of the day. For 2017, like so many others, it must comply with the Euro4 standard. If you're going to revamp the mechanicals, you might as well revamp the silhouette. And Honda clearly wants to give it back its sex appeal.
and it believes in it. This CB 650 F takes on the face of a little brawler. With more compact side panels and a Patlabor-style face, it looks smaller and meaner. Almost too small... it looks like a CB 500 F that's eaten a 4-cylinder. Style-wise, it's noticeable. And technically, does it move towards the bleeding edge?
not too much, but enough to be noticeable. The 4-cylinder gains in power. With an optimized intake and exhaust system, the CB 650 goes from 87 to 91 horsepower. Gradually, its values come closer to the segment's canons and to the late Hornet. Clearly, Honda wants to maintain its line and preserve the leitmotivs of the CB. How were its horses obtained? Shorter intake pipes, a more breathable airbox, a muffler with a dual-channel structure instead of 3, and a larger throttle body. Torque has also improved, with a maximum of 6.4 mkg.
To optimize acceleration, the gearbox has also been reworked. Gears from second to fifth have been tightened. As a result, the new CB is 6 m faster than its predecessor over 400 m at 60 km/h.
from the swingarm to the brake discs, the new CB 650 F uses almost the same specifications as its predecessor. Its diamond-shaped steel frame is now accompanied by a new 41 mm Showa double-valve fork. Greater comfort and improved handling. For the brakes, Nissin 2-piston calipers are modified, biting 320 mm petal discs at the front - for the rear, a 240 mm disc and a piston for the caliper.
a little more watts, a little more rigor, and a little more pugnacity to offer the rider. The CB 650 tilts the rider slightly forward, with flatter, silent-block-mounted handlebars. Feet touch the ground more easily when stationary, as the seat is slimmer in the middle.
No risk-taking with this Honda CB 650 F. The bodywork makes it more dapper, more enticing, masking an underbelly that's wiser than its silhouette. A bit like your colleague at work who shows up every morning in a sexy suit, and turns out to be impeccably efficient on the job, but don't count on a show in the boardroom.
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As far as I'm concerned, although I find the CB very nice, I was initially rather reluctant to buy it, mainly because of the reviews on the net (press, etc.).
Ok, the MT07's engine and handling are very nice, but the seat isn't great and the suspension is a disaster, especially under braking
and when cornering, you can't really feel the front end. Not to mention the finish...
After 6,000km on a CB in all weathers, I'm really happy. In terms of finish and quality, there's no comparison with the MT.
The same goes for comfort and handling: you're well seated, the front end is precise and the bike is easy to handle. You feel safe in all circumstances, and you don't dive every time you brake ;).
As for the engine, I think it's great: you can easily get up to 6th gear at 50km/h without jerking, and it pushes hard if you wring out the throttle (above 7,000 rpm is a treat). As for noise, it's quite present with the original line ;)
The only negative points for me :
- the dashboard, for its design and the absence of a gear indicator (no visibility problems in the sun, as far as I'm concerned)
- average fuel consumption compared with the MT (5.4l/100 ald 4.9l/100)
In conclusion, I'm very happy with the CB650f and, although I'll always be a faithful reader of motorcycle tests, from now on (and for the next bike ;))
i'll make up my own mind after 1500-2000km (even if I have to sell it quickly) because I could have missed out on this beautiful CB ;). Rating : 5/5 Respond to cb650F
If you wanted to compete in the mid-size twin class, you'd have to boost the 700cc NC to compete with the MT07, Z650 and SV650, or get a bit more horsepower out of the 650, or even downgrade it to a 750 with the power to match, in the hope of competing with the new Street 765 or GSX-S 750...
Rating : 3/5 Respond to Jeff2A