new Honda CBR 650
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98Deathmage
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That is definitely what i saw yesterday on my way to work. Said CBR but didnt look like a 1k or 600. Sweet!
Cbr may take over along with ninja for beginner market if they kill the 6r off after this year.
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MD First Ride
A glimpse - more to come
Honda 2014 CBR650F: MD First Ride, Part 1 « MotorcycleDaily.com
A glimpse - more to come
Honda 2014 CBR650F: MD First Ride, Part 1 « MotorcycleDaily.com
FastFreddy
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They are definitely going after the FZ6R style with the steel twin spar frame and shifting the power curve to match road speeds and normal seats. Their previous model to this had an aluminium backbone frame and 100 HP.
The Honda does looks good in those photos.
I must be getting addicted to this bike stuff, I'm getting fantasies of building a big bike shed.
The Honda does looks good in those photos.
I must be getting addicted to this bike stuff, I'm getting fantasies of building a big bike shed.
MCN Review
Sounds like the lower center of gravity vs fz6r makes a big difference
First Ride: Honda CBR650F - | Motorcycle News | New Motorbikes | Buyers Guides | MCN
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2014 Honda CBR650F | FIRST RIDE
Sounds like the lower center of gravity vs fz6r makes a big difference
First Ride: Honda CBR650F - | Motorcycle News | New Motorbikes | Buyers Guides | MCN
Motorcyclist
2014 Honda CBR650F | FIRST RIDE
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This thread is quite old now, but I am surprised nobody has updated the engine comparisons. The CBR650 is about 10hp up on the FZ from all the dyno's I have seen. It should be as it has an extra 50cc's. Here is a graph of the hp and torque. I still ended up with a "13 FZ as I read the 650f has issues with vibration(surprising for a Honda) and the cost was still too high when I could buy a new leftover '13 FZ for 5800 OTD vs 7200 for a '14 CBR650f...
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I upped my bike over 10hp at the rear wheel with far less money ($500 exhaust, $200 PC5, and $100 or so for cams). I haven't dyno tested, but should be over 80 hp rear wheel/90+ at crank. You could do those mods cheaper depending on how you go about doing them, but that's what I paid. CBR does look like a nice bike though. I think if the 6R sticks around a while longer it should get some upgrades.
Had a good look at the 650F today. Much nicer than the 6R. It's almost like looking at the the next gen 6R. It looked nothing like any of the other honda's so there is no doubt Honda had a 6R poster on the walls when designing it.
The CBR is 1k more than the 6R here in AUS and I would pay the difference. ABS with modern and more premium looks is worth it if you have it. It looks bigger too. The only down side is the handle bars, they should have put a bar instead of clip on's, so I doesn't really fall into the sport touring category like the 6R does.
Also, sounds like the looks don't match the ride. Not often I read a review of a new model bike that doesn't make me want it more....
2015 Honda CBR650F review - Common Tread - RevZilla
The CBR is 1k more than the 6R here in AUS and I would pay the difference. ABS with modern and more premium looks is worth it if you have it. It looks bigger too. The only down side is the handle bars, they should have put a bar instead of clip on's, so I doesn't really fall into the sport touring category like the 6R does.
Also, sounds like the looks don't match the ride. Not often I read a review of a new model bike that doesn't make me want it more....
2015 Honda CBR650F review - Common Tread - RevZilla
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SoE_cRaTeS
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I know its an old thread but I had the opportunity to see and sit on the the CBR650F and I have to say it has a really great feel to it. Not to mention it's a really good looking bike. Very updated for what it is. It definitely makes my the FZ6R look dated..