// Generation · 2019 — 2020

CBR LAUNCH

Successor to the CBR650F, the CBR650R adopts MotoGP-inspired design with its aluminium W-shaped headlight cluster. 649cc 95hp 4-cyl engine shared with the naked CB650R, Showa SFF-BP fork, standard HSTC — A2-restrictable.

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Vintages
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Changes
4
Overhauls
0
Updates
1
Minor
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ENGINE
1 change
2019
649cc 95hp / 64Nm @ 8,500rpm 4-cyl — replaces CBR650F
6-speed gearbox, standard assist/slipper clutch — restrictable to 47.5hp (35kW) for A2 licence
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2019
Showa SFF 41mm inverted fork — 208kg wet — 810mm seat height
Major
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2019
HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control) — standard traction control, dual-channel ABS
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2019
Aluminium W-shaped headlights inspired by Fireblade — full fairing with ram-air intakes
Major
2020
Carryover — no mechanical changes
Minor