Take the Tour - CBR650R | Honda Engine Room

What R You Today

Four-cylinder middleweight sports motorcycles are rare, beautiful things. The CBR650R is it. It’s got a smooth rush of turbine-like inline power, from low- to high-rpm. The next-level performance advantage that shifting with E-Clutch delivers – if you want it. Aggressively redrawn styling, inspired by our CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. And premium technology, like new TFT screen and Honda RoadSync connectivity, that make this star shine even brighter.

The Power Of Four

For the purest sports performance the inline, four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine produces 70kW / 94 hp @ peak – up to a 12,000rpm redline – with 63Nm of torque for smooth drive out of corners. There’s a 35kW conversion for A2 licence, which is ready for full power once an A licence is held. And, because power needs control, an assist and slipper clutch manages the rear wheel through hard braking and downshifting, preventing lock-up.

E-Clutch Next Level Riding

Unique to Honda. E-Clutch takes riding to the next level. You can choose manual clutch control of the six-speed gearbox, just like normal. Or select E-Clutch via the TFT screen and leave the clutch lever alone. That’s it. Setting off from standstill, shifting up and down, and coming to a stop all you need do is operate the gear lever. E-Clutch does the rest – smoothly, instantly and at any time – like an expert sports rider. Stalling is impossible. Dealing with traffic so much easier. And need the clutch for any reason? No problem. Use it anytime.

CBR Inspired Styling

Our racing DNA runs deep. The CBR650R wears sharp new bodywork and dual LED headlights inspired by the awesome CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

Inline Four-Cylinder Engine

The power of 4; a smooth rush through the midrange, exhilarating rise to the redzone and exhaust adrenaline-soaked exhaust note. And an A2 conversion is available, ready for full power.

Sports Quality Suspension and Brakes

Dual, radial mount Nissin four-piston calipers grip 310mm discs – hard. Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD front forks and rear shock offer fingertip feel for on-the-edge tyre grip.