Honda’s eagerly anticipated middleweight sports tourer, the CBR650F will be launched in India on August 4, 2015. Bookings have officially opened; and the token amount is INR 50,000. The CBR650F will be assembled in India with a localization content of 5%.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India had confirmed earlier this year that they will set up a new, premium distribution format in 20 cities to retail the upcoming CBR650F in India, production of which has already commenced.
The fully faired CBR650F is powered by a 649cc liquid-cooled, inline four cylinder engine cradled by a twin-spar steel frame. Maximum power is rated at 87PS, while maximum torque stands at 62Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Suspension duties are handled by 41mm telescopic forks up front and a monoshock with spring-preload adjustability at the rear. Braking comprises 320mm discs with twin-piston callipers up front and a 240mm disc with a single-piston calliper at the back. ABS comes as standard.
The 650F has a kerb weight of 211 kg, and is shod with aluminium wheels wrapped around by 120/70 ZR17 tyres in the front and 180/55 ZR17 tyres at the rear. Instrumentation includes a digital speedometer, a bar tachometer, KM-counter, two trip meters, fuel gauge, and clock.
Honda plans to sell the CBR650F at an estimated ex-showroom price of INR 8 lakh which is slightly higher than expected. The Honda CBR650F will compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Benelli TNT600 GT.
| 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 PS @ 11000 rpm |
| Max torque | 62.9Nm @ 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 |
