Super Bike Dreamers: HONDA CBR 650 F

HONDA CBR 650 F

Step by step, middleweight bikes are getting bigger. While we're not exactly fans of the "bigger is better" approach, we must admit that the new 2014 CBR650F Honda is ready to surface is a really nifty step up.

The 2014 Honda CBR650F is more than a CBR600F with a redesigned fairing and a stroked out engine. The bike is in fact a new machine from the ground up. It obviously shares the platform with the new CB650F and history teaches us that this approach has worked very well with Honda.

This is the bike that will appeal to your practical and emotional sides. A truly fun ride at a great price, it's what Honda does like no one else. Built around a smooth, inline-four engine specifically tuned for low-to-midrange torque, the CBR650F has a powerband that’s suited for a wide range of riding styles.

Nimble? You bet—that’s always been a strong point of the 600 class. Powerful disc brakes give you premium stopping power performance, and a Twin-Spar-style steel frame forms the basis for the CBR650F’s impeccable handling, while making it versatile: weekday commuter, weekend sport riding, long trips, short hauls, solo or with a passenger.

Bang For Your Buck: This is a machine that offers an incredibly high fun factor while keeping real-world budgets in mind. Its ergonomics and performance will keep you excited and its price and features will keep your wallet happy, too.

Inline-Four Engine: Honda pioneered the modern inline-four layout and we’ve never looked back. Smooth running and offering terrific performance, the CBR650F’s powerplant is one of our best.

Twin-Spar Steel Frame: Rock-solid handling starts with a rock-solid chassis. The new CBR650F’s frame is strong, for sharp, responsive handling, but not too stiff for casual, everyday riding.

Multi-Function Instruments: The CBR650F offers a digital LCD instrument package. Everything is clearly visible, night or day, and includes all the info you need for longer trips or cross-town commutes.

Innovations
Rear Disc Brake: A 240 mm hydraulic disc at the rear complements the twin front discs for plenty of stopping power
Six-Speed Transmission: Smooth, nearly seamless shifts and more gear ratios to match the way you want to ride: those are two of the characteristics that make this Honda so much fun to ride.
Twin-Spar Steel Frame: A steel frame is strong, but not too rigid for the needs of the everyday rider. With a 57 in.wheelbase, the CBR650F is also quick and responsive—just what a machine in this class should be.
Four-Into-One Exhaust: Power, style, and an unmistakable growl—you get all three with the four-into-two-into-one exhaust system on the new CBR650F.
4.5 gal. Fuel Tank: You asked; we listened. A bike as versatile as the CBR650F needs plenty of range, and the 4.5 gal. fuel tank provides just that.
Clip-On Handlebars: Clip-on bars are an integral part of supersport bikes and for the CBR650F, they put you in a riding position that’s both sporty and comfortable enough for longer trips.
Supersport-Style Front Cowl: The new CBR650F may be a terrific value, but it still offers plenty of style. Check out its CBR600RR-inspired front cowl—just enough bodywork to cut the wind blast and give it a cool look.
41 mm Front Suspension: Our 41 mm front suspension offers excellent suspension action, a comfortable ride, along with precise steering and front-end feedback.
Dual Disc Brakes: Here’s an area where plenty of other bikes would scrimp, but not the CBR650F. Dual 320mm front discs offer excellent stopping power under a wide range of operations.
LCD Multi Meter: In addition to the speedometer and digital tachometer, the CBR650F’s instrumentation also includes clock, trip meter, and fuel gauge.
Engine
Engine Type: 649cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 67 mm x 46 mm
Induction: PGM-FI Programmed automatic enrichment circuit, with 32 mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Compression Ratio: 11.4:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Drive Train
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: #525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front Suspension: 41 mm Fork; 4.3 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock with spring-preload adjustability; 5.0 in. travel
Front Brake: Dual two-piston calipers with 320 mm discs
Rear Brake: Single-caliper 240 mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire: 180/55ZR-17 radial
Dimensions
Rake: 25.30 deg.
Trail: 101.3 mm (3.98 in.)
Wheelbase: 57 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Curb Weight: 461 lb. (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel—ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Other
Model ID: CBR650F
Emissions: Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Color: Red, Candy Blue, Matte Black Metallic