Honda CBRRIndia launch

Honda CBR650F production reportedly begins as the tourer rides closer to its launch

Honda CBR650RIndia launch

Last month, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) confirmed the CBR650F, its inline four cylinder sports tourer, for the Indian market in 2015. Yadvinder S Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India confirmed that Honda will set up a new, premium distribution format in 20 cities for the upcoming CBR 650F in India. The motorcycle was also spotted in production ready avatar, doing test runs at Buddh International Circuit with launch date rumoured around July 2015.

In latest development, reports suggest that the new CBR650F has already started rolling down the production line. However, Honda has limited the production of the motorcycle to one unit per day. The two-wheeler manufacturer will commence full fledged production once a fixed launch date is decided.

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Guleria earlier said that the flagship model CBR 650F, is innovating by bringing a new premium distribution format in 20 top priority cities. He further added that 2015 will be a game changer year and Honda is all set to take the next leap.

Honda will assemble the CBR650F in India which will help the manufacturer save on import taxes and keep the prices competitive. However, Honda plans to sell the CBR650F at an estimated ex-showroom price of Rs 8 lakh which is slightly higher than what most of us expected. The Honda CBR650F will compete in the middleweight sports tourer motorcycle segment which is currently occupied by the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Benelli TNT600 GT.

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Here are the technical specifications of the Honda CBR650F that is available in the international markets:

ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC four-stroke inline four-cylinder, 16 valves
Displacement 649 cc
Bore x Stroke 67 mm x 46 mm
Compression 11.4: 1
Max Power 87 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max torque 63 nm @ 8000 rpm
Oil volume 3.5 liters
FUEL SYSTEM
Mixture preparation PGM-FI fuel injection
Tank 17.3 liters
Gasoline consumption 21 km / l (WMTC measurement cycle)
ELECTRICAL
Starter Electric starter
Battery 12 V / 8.6 AH
Alternator 343 W
Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive O-ring chain
FRAME
Type Bridge-type frame, steel
CHASSIS
Dimensions (LxBxH) 2110 x 755 x 1145 mm
Wheelbase 1450 mm
Steering head angle 25.50 °
Height of seat 810 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Kerb Weight 211 kg
SUSPENSION
Front 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear Swingarm with monoshock Strut, spring preload adjustable, 43.5 mm stroke
WHEELS
Front Cast aluminum 17 M / C x MT 3:50
Rear Cast aluminum 17 M / C x MT 5:50
Front Tyre Size 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size 180/55-ZR17M/C (73W)
BRAKES (with ABS as standard)
Front 320 mm hydraulic disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper
ELECTRICALS
Instruments Digital speedometer and bar tachometer, KM-counter, two trip meters, fuel gauge, clock
Theft protection Honda Ignition Security System (H.I.S.S.)
Headlight 12V, 55W x 1 (low beam), 55W x 1 (high beam)
Taillight LED

Source: GaadiWaadi

10 thoughts on “Honda CBR650F production reportedly begins as the tourer rides closer to its launch”

  1. Me, like many others I know were eagerly waiting for this bike. If Honda is planning to sell this at 8 lakhs, ex-showroom, then it will be a giant leap for Honda, backwards, into oblivion. Only a fool will buy this…

  2. Am so totally drooling at the fact that its an inline 4 cylinder bike!!! This one would sound so dam awesome with a proper aftermarket exhaust. The expected price is on higher side. In Malaysia, its priced close to 7.7 Lakh.

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