Middle Class Naked · New Type CB650R released on March 15

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It is the 2019 New HONDA CB650R which was release at the Milan Show (EICMA) held in Italy in November 2018 and called up the topic of image renewal. Details of its domestic sales in Japan were officially released. It will release on March 15, 2019 at a tax-included vehicle main price of 960,000 yen.

It is a compact yet dynamic styling featuring Naked Road Sports Model · CB650R is develop based on CB650 F, a conventional model equipped with a water cooled 4 DOHC inline 4 cylinder 648cc engine that can enjoy a relaxed rotation feeling. Under the concept of “Middle Sports Roadster excitement in urban lifestyle,” we plan to further reduce the weight, while aging each part of the motorcycle body, undercarriage, power unit, the styling has also been redesigned. Also, as the F series end, the motorcycle name will also be changed to “CB650 R”.

HONDA CB650R

HONDA CB650R [2019]

Regarding the body and suspension, we are pursuing weight reduction and high rigidity further by changing the component and manufacturing method of the frame, centralizing mass, adopting aluminum wheels of 5 Y-shaped spokes, etc. It is combined with an inverted front fork, a bottom bridge of aluminum forging, a front brake adopting a radial mount caliper, position adjustment of Separate Handlebar & step, etc., to improve motor performance.

HONDA CB650R

HONDA CB 650 R [2019] Candy Chromo Sphere Red

For the power unit, it is tuning various places aiming at improving the output of the high rotation range than the conventional model while maintaining easy-to-handle torque characteristics. It adopts new specification of valve train system, piston shape change, newly designed air cleaner (Twin Intake Duct), etc.

In addition, an assist slipper clutch that alleviates the load of clutch operation and a Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) that alleviates rear wheel slip are newly adopted. It is also taken into consideration for rider’s fatigue reduction and a sense of security.

HONDA CB650R

HONDA CB 650 R [2019] Graphite Black

The biggest feature of styling is a trapezoid proportion with condensation that aimed at centralizing mass common to the new generation CB series. It is compact and dynamic image is laid out by a surface composition which combines edge-ridge and supple curved surface. Body color is a lineup of three colors “candy chromosphere red” with deep shadow impressive, “graphite black” with hard and tight impression, “matte beta silver metallic” with strong metallic texture.

HONDA CB650R

HONDA CB 650 R [2019] Matt Beta Silver Metallic

HONDA New Model CB650R, at tax vehicle base price 961,200 yen, is released on March 15, 2019.

SpecificationCB650R
Overall Length x Overall Width x Overall Height (mm)2,130×780×1,075
Axle Distance (mm)1,450
Seat Height (mm)810
Motorcycel Weight (kg)202
Engine ModelWater-cooled 4 series in-line 4-cylinder DOHC 4 Valve
Total Engine Displacement (cc)648
Inner Diameter x Stroke (mm)67.0×46.0
Compression Rratio11.6
Maximum Output (ps / rpm)95/12,000
Maximum Torque (kgf · m / rpm)6.5/8,500
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)15
Transmission TypeConstant Mesh 6-stage Return
Caster Angle (Degree) / Trail aAmount (mm)25°30´/101
Front BrakeW Disc
Rear BrakeDisc
Tire Size Front120/70ZR17
Rear Tire Size180/55ZR17
ColorCandy Chromo Sphere Red, Graphite Black Matte Beta Silver Metallic
Tax included Motorcycle Body Price961,200 yen

* Information Service: Honda Motor Co.

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