2021 Honda CB650R motorbike unveiled: Details here
Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled the next-generation CB650R middleweight motorcycle in the international markets. As for the highlights, the cafe racer bike comes with an updated instrument console, a USB Type-C socket for charging smartphones, and a Euro 5-compliant 649cc liquid-cooled engine. The new CB650R is expected to be launched in India by early-2021. Here are more details.
2021 Honda CB650R: At a glance
The 2021 Honda CB650R offers a semi-faired look, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, forward-set handlebars, updated side panels, and a rear fender made of steel. The bike packs an all-LED lighting setup and a digital instrument console with a shift and gear position indicator. There is also an under-seat USB Type-C port for charging smartphones.
Power and performance
The 2021 Honda CB650R draws power from a Euro 5-compliant 649cc liquid-cooled engine that makes 93.7hp of maximum power at 12,000rpm and 63Nm of peak torque at 8,500rpm. The mill comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the rider's safety, the 2021 Honda CB650R is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the motorbike are taken care of by Showa's 41mm big piston forks on the front and a mono-shock unit with adjustable preload on the rear end.
How much does it cost?
The next-generation Honda CB650R should be brought to India by early-2021 in a completely knocked down (CKD) form. It is expected to cost around Rs. 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and should go against the Kawasaki Z650 as well as the upcoming Benelli TNT 600.
