I thought the same thing the dipstick, however after re-thinking I reckon it's better that way. If a bike has that level glass you must either get a paddock stand of ask another person to keep it straight while looking. Conversely, with a dipstick you can check the level yourself sitting on the bike, anywhere.

Well, I am 168cm (5ft 5") tall. Have no problem at all with the seat height. I agree with the oil dip stick, a window would be better. Otherwise I am very pleased with my bike.

3:30 "... a bit more... granular" that's the word you're looking for

Inseam length is more informative when speaking of seat height, than total height.

My engine broke at 87000mls crank bearings. Its not a sports touring. If you want that buy an Africa twin 2020+. Abs is easy to turn off just pull the fuse

except the ride hight, none of these are real problems at all

I have same bike my only complaint its the vibration on the handlebar and plastic around bike the signal indicator with vibration they will crack for the rest its amazing bike......

I have thos bike and I absolutely love it!

I'm 5'8" with a 31" inside leg length and have no trouble getting my feet on the ground? I have the rear suspension on '3' which is standard. I've also owned tall bikes and the 650F ain't one of them. I've owned mostly touring bikes and the 650F can definitely be a good touring bike which is exactly what I use it for now. Don't compare it with full blown tourers which is silly. A small screen makes a big difference. riding position is not extreme, tank range is ok. No cruise control? lol, are you kidding? nice to have but nowhere near essential. You hate the dipstick? that's a complaint?

Probably abit late but you can pull a fuse to deactivate abs.

All sounds like a luxury issue. Sounds to me you should buy a newer model bike. Or you shouldn't complain at all.

Where did you buy the sc Project exhaust?

Gotta agree mostly. Except for the ABS. I was riding a Yamaha FZ6R for 5 months before the CBR650. Maaan that thing locked up the rear wheel at the slightest touch of the lever. It was fucked. I'll take ABS in any form after that shitfest. It would be nice to turn off rear-wheel ABS though.

honda cb650f have ABS ? i though only cb650r have ABS

what about the seat comfort?

So many dislikes. Maybe you bought the wrong bike.

1st world problems mate :)

Ich habe die 2017er Version seit einer Woche und bin mehr als Zufrieden. Der Inhalt dieses Videos hört sich eher nach "Mimimimi" an -.-

seems like you bought the wrong bike

Dislike that sloped-back headlight and the oooogly plastic side covers front of tank and covering radiator. That exhaust looks horrible too. The downpipes are acceptable but look like they are an afterthought (pushing off to the right). Why Honda changed from the 599 (CB600F-1998 -> 2006, pre 2007) series is beyond comprehension. And there seems to be no center stand option on these side-swept exhaust systems. And, yeah, maintenance is far more cumbersome on these "new" design bikes. Shame really.

Yawn