Honda CB650R and CBR650R teased ahead of launch

  • Honda CB650R and CBR650R puts out around 94 bhp and 63 Nm.
2024 Honda CBR650R and CB650R
The new Honda CB650R and CBR650R are slated for a launch in the Indian market and teasers are already out across social media. The middleweight bikes were updated in 2024 and will arrive with new design elements and modern features. 
The 2024 Honda CB650R is a middleweight naked bike styled in neo-retro cafe racer overalls. It features new LED lighting units all around and is fitted with new radiator shrouds, rider and pillion seat, and a new tail unit.   
The design incorporates the signature Trapezoid proportions of a sharper tail unit and a shorter overhand, combined with a slanted LED headlamp. The new LED taillamp is integrated neatly into the fairing.  
Apart from the LED lighting, the 2024 CB650R comes with a new five-inch full-colour TFT screen that can pair with smartphones via Bluetooth. This offers call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
Powering the new CB650R is the 649 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine that has been carried over from the 2021 model. This unit makes 95 bhp and 63 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
The 2024 Honda CB650R is built around a steel diamond frame, with 41 mm Showa USD front forks and a 10-step adjustable rear monoshock. Braking duties are taken up by twin 310 mm front discs and a single 240 mm rear disc. 
The 2024 Honda CBR650R is a middleweight sports bike, essentially a fully faired version of the CB650R. Both were last launched in India in 2021 and have new upgrades this year to renew competition.
The 2024 CBR650R sports new, aggressive dual-LED headlamps and comes with updated bodywork. It has clip-on handlebars mounted beneath the top triple clamp, rear-set foot pegs, and a more compacdt tail unit. 
Both updated bikes will now feature a bigger five-inch screen that offers Bluetooth connectivity with call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
Honda has updated the CB650R and the CBR650R with the new Honda E-Clutch feature that removes the need to use the clutch lever when shifting gears. It is not yet confirmed whether this feature will come to the India-spec models.  
The Honda CBR650R was last priced in India at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.35 lakh ex-showroom, while the CB650R was priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.15 ex-showroom. Prices are expected to increase when the 2024 model year update launches in the Indian market.
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Honda CBR650R and CB650R share the same engine.
The new Honda CB650R and CBR650R are slated for a launch in the Indian market and teasers are already out across social media. The middleweight bikes were updated in 2024 and will arrive with new design elements and modern features. 
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The new Honda CB650R and CBR650R are slated for a launch in the Indian market and teasers are already out across social media. The middleweight bikes were updated in 2024 and will arrive with new design elements and modern features. 
The 2024 Honda CB650R is a middleweight naked bike styled in neo-retro cafe racer overalls. It features new LED lighting units all around and is fitted with new radiator shrouds, rider and pillion seat, and a new tail unit.   
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The 2024 Honda CB650R is a middleweight naked bike styled in neo-retro cafe racer overalls. It features new LED lighting units all around and is fitted with new radiator shrouds, rider and pillion seat, and a new tail unit.   
The design incorporates the signature Trapezoid proportions of a sharper tail unit and a shorter overhand, combined with a slanted LED headlamp. The new LED taillamp is integrated neatly into the fairing.  
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The design incorporates the signature Trapezoid proportions of a sharper tail unit and a shorter overhand, combined with a slanted LED headlamp. The new LED taillamp is integrated neatly into the fairing.  
Apart from the LED lighting, the 2024 CB650R comes with a new five-inch full-colour TFT screen that can pair with smartphones via Bluetooth. This offers call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
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Apart from the LED lighting, the 2024 CB650R comes with a new five-inch full-colour TFT screen that can pair with smartphones via Bluetooth. This offers call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
Powering the new CB650R is the 649 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine that has been carried over from the 2021 model. This unit makes 95 bhp and 63 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
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Powering the new CB650R is the 649 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine that has been carried over from the 2021 model. This unit makes 95 bhp and 63 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed gearbox.
The 2024 Honda CB650R is built around a steel diamond frame, with 41 mm Showa USD front forks and a 10-step adjustable rear monoshock. Braking duties are taken up by twin 310 mm front discs and a single 240 mm rear disc. 
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The 2024 Honda CB650R is built around a steel diamond frame, with 41 mm Showa USD front forks and a 10-step adjustable rear monoshock. Braking duties are taken up by twin 310 mm front discs and a single 240 mm rear disc. 
The 2024 Honda CBR650R is a middleweight sports bike, essentially a fully faired version of the CB650R. Both were last launched in India in 2021 and have new upgrades this year to renew competition.
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The 2024 Honda CBR650R is a middleweight sports bike, essentially a fully faired version of the CB650R. Both were last launched in India in 2021 and have new upgrades this year to renew competition.
The 2024 CBR650R sports new, aggressive dual-LED headlamps and comes with updated bodywork. It has clip-on handlebars mounted beneath the top triple clamp, rear-set foot pegs, and a more compacdt tail unit. 
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The 2024 CBR650R sports new, aggressive dual-LED headlamps and comes with updated bodywork. It has clip-on handlebars mounted beneath the top triple clamp, rear-set foot pegs, and a more compacdt tail unit. 
Both updated bikes will now feature a bigger five-inch screen that offers Bluetooth connectivity with call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
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Both updated bikes will now feature a bigger five-inch screen that offers Bluetooth connectivity with call and SMS alerts alongside turn-by-turn navigation. 
Honda has updated the CB650R and the CBR650R with the new Honda E-Clutch feature that removes the need to use the clutch lever when shifting gears. It is not yet confirmed whether this feature will come to the India-spec models.  
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Honda has updated the CB650R and the CBR650R with the new Honda E-Clutch feature that removes the need to use the clutch lever when shifting gears. It is not yet confirmed whether this feature will come to the India-spec models.  
The Honda CBR650R was last priced in India at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.35 lakh ex-showroom, while the CB650R was priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.15 ex-showroom. Prices are expected to increase when the 2024 model year update launches in the Indian market.
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The Honda CBR650R was last priced in India at 9.35 lakh ex-showroom, while the CB650R was priced at 9.15 ex-showroom. Prices are expected to increase when the 2024 model year update launches in the Indian market.

Honda CB650R and CBR650R are all-set to launch in the Indian market. The Japanese manufacturer has released teasers on its social media that show the motorcycles. The motorcycles were updated in 2024 and now the motorcycles will be going on sale in the Indian market.

Honda already had filed a design patent for the CBR650R in the Indian market. The last recorded price for the CBR650R was 9.35 lakh ex-showroom whereas for the CB650R, it was 9.15 lakh ex-showroom. With the updated models, the prices will increase.

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Honda CB650R and CBR650R: Specs

Powering the CB650R and the CBR650R will be a 649 cc liquid cooled inline four cylinder engine. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine's power output is around 95 bhp with torque output standing around 63 Nm.

Honda CB650R and CBR650R: E-clutch

In 2024, Honda introduced E-clutch technology with the new CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles. Because of this technology, the rider does not have to use clutch lever while coming to a halt or even while changing gears. As of now, it is not confirmed whether the C-clutch versions will come to the Indian market or not.

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Honda CB650R and CBR650R: Hardware

The Japanese manufacturer is using a steel diamond frame for both motorcycles. It is suspended by 41 mm Showa Separate Function Big Piston forks in the front and a monoshock at the rear which gets 10 steps of adjustability. Braking duties are performed by twin 310 mm discs in the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. There is dual-channel ABS and switchable traction control on offer.

Honda CB650R and CBR650R: Features

Apart from all-LED lighting, the CB650R and the CBR650R will now come with a new sharper looking 5-inch TFT dash that can be paired with your smartphone using the Bluetooth. The TFT screen can show the usual notification alerts for text messages and calls. There would also be turn-by-turn navigation on offer.

Honda CB650R and CBR650R: Colours

Honda CB650R is offered in just Pearl Smoky Gray whereas the CBR650R gets a Grand Prix Red colour.

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First Published Date: 14 Jan 2025, 15:08 PM IST
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