Honda CB650F Review & Testride!

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10 жыл бұрын

This is quite a fantastic bike. Easy going, calm and collected at low revs, but pretty crazy at higher revs. Easy to ride, very stable to corner. I felt like I could knee drag right off the bat!
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@aviduke 7 жыл бұрын

I have followed your enjoyable and honest reviews for a while.. Today I put the deposit down on a cb650f black and red and now 5 hours later I see your review and it's 100% accurate. After falling out of love with motorcycles I wanted something to make me smile again. I can't afford a Street triple but the Honda today put some fun back I to bikes for me.

@LokoOneVids 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager. Having returned to biking after a 15 year absence I test rode most of the 600 - 750cc models around at the moment. On the back of your review I went back to the CB650F for a second test-ride and ended up buying one. Having owned it for two months now and using daily for work (as well as Sunday fun rides) I have to say your review was spot on. This is a wonderful bike, and for all round use I couldn't find better. The build quality is brilliant and the handling just leaves a grin on my face every day. Thanks for a fantastic review - the CB650F is an awesome bike - and I now subscribe to your channel just to check out everything else you ride! Thanks from the UK!!!

@craigh2299 7 жыл бұрын

Ellipsis Music Hi, where in UK are you from?

@andrepassarinho92 7 жыл бұрын

Ellipsis Music i have to ask, since you have one... how many KM/L is she drinking for a getting to work everyday ? Whats your oppinion about costs of maintence? Thanks :)

@blackops2376 7 жыл бұрын

Loko One how is the maintenance cost of the cb650f?

@numberfive9125 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Daniel, thanks for the info I'm your height and 30 inseam also. I'm planning to get the 2018 cb650f but a bit worried about its height being at 31.9 is it too high? Is it comfortable at stops? You said the 2018 has a better riding position and less leaning forward, I hope you're right because I hate leaning forward as it hurts my back. Thanks again!

@kmafdlmagotg8328 6 жыл бұрын

Loko One day

@danielhilley4818 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I greatly enjoy your reviews. You are having fun and you are closer to my skill than the typical racer/journalists.

@justdee2216 8 жыл бұрын

DUDE this review made me go and buy one of those year ago :)) thank you so much....it is worth the money!!!

@Lesterslaser01 10 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome looking bike!, I've just passed my test a month ago & i'm hopping to get the CBR 650f next year!, so going to test ride one next week !

@shaherag5457 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager, 2 years ago I view your review for this bike cb650f.. and month after that i get this machine.. tq for your review.. its very clear and its help me to make the right choice.. odo meter already 39k at now.. and its still feel fun to ride.

@TheBenTonks 7 жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting this bike as my first big one, currently have the cb125f and it handles a dream

@Maxbooze 10 жыл бұрын

It's a nice bike. It's totally planted like the 500F which i'm currently riding. All the new Honda's have easy-mode activated on purchase.

@CapsuleCommando 7 жыл бұрын

I have bought both of my bikes based on your reviews. Thank you very much.

@windyrun7979 10 жыл бұрын

Great, informative review. Really like your enthusiasm!

@drg111yt 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Excellent review - clear, nice intelligent detail and fun! I want one.

@user-fj9ez7kv8p 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the 2016 model with 7k miles. Got my test next month so can't even ride it yet I can't wait! Hope I likey

@aviduke 6 жыл бұрын

I recently bought one. Only 1200 miles on in so far but i have an idea of it. It's pretty dead under 4000rpm but from 4000 onwards the linear power gets get stronger and stronger. Above 7000 rpm it's instant throttle response and i find the bike very very fun, a proper naked race bike. The bike does lean me forward so with my short arms I will add risers for comfort. The comfy seat is low which I like with my short legs. Going back to the 1500-4000 rev range, the lack of power makes it ideal for the city. I get 53mpg UK average. Corners well, suspension is very good for me.The abs is good and it seems the tyres don't grip well in the wet under heavy breaking. The lack of the gear indicator doesn't bother me, I just put the revs where I want them (either for fun or fuel). I took the tracer out for two test rides. MT07 has a lot more power low and mid range a lot more! The mt gear box was horrible the clunky and the reach on the faired tracer version too long and sporty. I think it would be a more fun than the cb650f but harder to live with on a daily basis, it feels like a snarling beast, but one that could bite. The cb650f is refined and smooth and easy to ride, plus when you get the revs high it's a beast. One weird thing I never had on a bike before is the webbing near my thumb hurts when I ride, I think from forward lean into bars. Hopefully the risers sort this out

@jeremycubs8331 6 жыл бұрын

aviduke Hi mate I'm very interested in this bike and I'm just worried about mpg, is 53mpg you're getting is it with frugal riding or bit of both? I'm no speed freak in anyway but loves the thrill of the road is clear lol. What's the best mpg can you really get from this beast? Thanks

@estoylaroca 5 жыл бұрын

I would just like to say that the CB650 is *not dead* under 4000 rpm, it is just not twitchy when compared to the mt07. I would also hesitate to say that it doesn't have power down low, because that is not the truth. The truth is, that if you give it throttle to 4000 rpm, it will take you a considerable distance already. Take note I used the word *DISTANCE* because doing the same thing with the mt, it will rather take your bike *UP* --- meaning pop a wheelie. With that, I never had a problem myself in overtaking / needing for more power when I'm driving around sub 4k rpm. I think the argument that "The mt07 would be better at overtaking traffic" is stated by people who has limited motorcycle experience. Simply because either they are relying solely on the graphs, and they don't know what those graphs mean, or that they haven't ridden either bike. Weaving through traffic is not a difficulty I can assure you with the cb650. Coming from a 125cc bike, it can do that shit effortlessly, provided however we are cruising at sub- 70kmph. More than that, and the 125cc will have a problem. More than that, the honda can handle for sure because (1) you're not going to overtake at low rpm (2) you are already at speed to use the high powerband of the bike. With a lot of the reviews in youtube, I find one thing very peculiar. The ones that advocate that the MT is better, are the ones who mainly drive off road, and enjoy popping wheelies. While the CB advocates are those who are relaxed and just drive around casually. And that would be my conclusion. If you want a "fun" bike, with fun meaning popping wheelies and want to enjoy a faster 0-20 mph start, then go for an mt07. Which I would call a glorified dual sport bike. But if you want a more serious, long term bike, then go for a CB650f.

@xErth_ 5 жыл бұрын

@@estoylaroca off road?

@JRatOficial 9 жыл бұрын

perfect review. it's exactly how you say it is. No more, no less. much bigger difference from the 500 than i was expecting.

@craig2.071 10 жыл бұрын

Great review. Nice knowledgeable guy out enjoying himself. You should be on commission as you are def helping Honda sell these bikes! Cheers, C.

@TuffinhioMamoru 10 жыл бұрын

Sell your house and grab one, if you're worried about the rain...buy an umbrella!

@korintusnara7563 10 жыл бұрын

i prefer the looks of cb650f rather than cbR650f

@SolidSnakeRL 10 жыл бұрын

Same.

@p6tan 6 жыл бұрын

Same

@MisterSuki 5 жыл бұрын

+1 for the aesthetics of the standard bike...the CB650F

@Formidonis11 9 жыл бұрын

Getting mine in december I can't wait !

@monck552 9 жыл бұрын

Test rode one. Plenty of oomph and loves revving, comfortable, light as a feather to handle, also well finished. Definitely a bit buzzy - even for this type of engine - at higher revs. Not for me, rev monsters might like it.

@paulfitzgerald7290 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Perfect

@lewis8614 7 жыл бұрын

Love his detail in this video "the brakes are single thingy"

@IronicRebound 8 жыл бұрын

great review

@Gersao2axe 10 жыл бұрын

just a note, the footpegs are like that not only because of the vibrations but also for some water protection. rubber allows your feet don't slip so much keep up your awesome reviews

@tonypate9174 8 жыл бұрын

Back to 1976 ish CB 550/400 F HEADERS love it

@tanutviteevanich3759 10 жыл бұрын

Yamaha doesn't import MT-07 to Thailand, so I decided to choose this one as my first bike. Thank for this awesome review.

@anotherguy88 10 жыл бұрын

Great bike. I'm almost having second-thoughts about buying XJ6FA.

@strx.artventure 10 жыл бұрын

another great review

@JOHNO1910 8 жыл бұрын

Great test, and very informative.. Enough to make me go and a get a CB650 :-)

@craigh2299 7 жыл бұрын

John Owen you still got this bike? how is it?

@josemanuelhermida2199 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager, thanks for the great video. I am looking for a mid range bike after many years of not riding. I would use mostly on back roads in Spain, and in city. Hope not to have to upgrade bikes after two years. Would you recommend the CB500F or CB650F? Also which is better for city, MT07 or CB650F? Would you go for Suzuki 650SV over these? Would greatly appreciate your advice. jmh

@SR1Records 10 жыл бұрын

Another great review! If someone said they will give you this bike or the xj6, which one would you choose?

@sennakurosaki4526 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cager for this useful nice review of the Honda CB650F. Could you also do a review of the Kawasaki W800, an old-style bike?

@longbigtoes 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager, If it becomes available, can you also do a test ride and review of the CBR650F seen at the start of this video? Thank you

@psmendinhos 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, once again. Thanks for all that input. One question: does this cb650 worth the price diference to the MT07? Abraço

@veigadevil 3 жыл бұрын

pelo sotaque nota se que es portugues tou para adquirir uma de 2016 sabes que modificaçoes teve as versoes aseguir?

@zeAssassin71 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome review dude. I'm looking into this bike as a starter. By the way, what country do you live in?

@lordseth2074 7 жыл бұрын

Rode this today and i fucking loved it , way better than the MT7 in my opinion. Way to go Honda!

@mail4ajo 9 жыл бұрын

Will the CBR be easy to ride for a short rider, inseam 29", height 5'3"? I was super comfortable on a triumph bonneville.

@distrep2 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager on two wheels, firstly loved the review & test ride on the Honda cb650f .Got a quick question for you .In your opinion what bike would you get for a first bike out of the following : 1. Honda CB650F ,2.Honda CBR650F, 3.Honda NC750S and the Yamaha MT07. Thanks for your time and your help would be much appreciated . Keep up the good work, Happy testing.

@pipposcatasciato 10 жыл бұрын

Nice bike!

@terryjohn 5 жыл бұрын

cager..u r forget that when the new 2019 comes out.i know i cant wait

@Towert7 10 жыл бұрын

Love the streetfighters! From your comments on this CB650F, I think you would have really liked the yamaha FZ8. Pitty they stopped making it. I liked that color scheme of the red / white / blue / gold.

@jacobglen8880 8 жыл бұрын

Very smooth and controllable, So Honda... easy to ride...

@syksjel 10 жыл бұрын

Do you think the torque at high rpm is enough for good sensations for a beginner ? And can you ride this way respecting speed limits ? (90,100kmh for roads like you ride out of town) Thank you for the review !

@jasonthai3077 9 жыл бұрын

i was thinking about getting this bike but alot of other reviews have said its got alot of vibration and not good quality .has anyone else got this bike that can vouche for it being good ?.

@goldpilgrim 9 жыл бұрын

You mentioned you also rode cb500 and nc700. I HAVE A QUESTION! Which bike has the SMOOTHEST gearbox? Once I bought a bike, 1997 Yamaha Seca2. The gearbox was so sticky and clunky, even grindy that sold the bike after two months. Thanks.

@cadeere74 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Cager, you have started on a your NC700X, you have matured some as a rider and seem ready to step up a notch in power, speed and performance. Can you do a video on - what bike would you buy today, if you had a down payment and not other concerns?

@garystratton8731 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I ask you which you prefer out of this and the XJ6 Diversion. Choosing between them. Thanks

@obsnerg24 10 жыл бұрын

2014 ninja650 or 650f here in the city of Miami? And does the 650f requires more shifting of gears through out the city than the ninja?

@alexanderhauge2636 9 жыл бұрын

What would you say is a good step up from the duke 390? I like naked bikes. Low weight and good fuel consumption. But it also has to be fun. And lastly it must be useful. He he difficult questions I guess. Really like the looks of this honda. This or the er6n?

@Hrafnborn 9 жыл бұрын

Wierdly every time I'm curious about a bike I look at you channel first, and there we go, you have tested it! :P (Good luck with dubai also)

@cybrough 10 жыл бұрын

Would you consider reviewing the Kawasaki Versys?

@PL7802 10 жыл бұрын

Doesn't seem like 5 minutes since you were crouching in the same spot in the same store complaining about how Fuggly the mirrors were on the CB500F. How time flies.

@evangelosgallos9224 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, what you think is better MTO7 yamaha or the Honda CB650F?

@darekz9777 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager, can't decide between CB650F and Street Triple 675? Any advice please.

@grtbgf 3 жыл бұрын

How is this bike in terms of passenger comfort? can two people ride for an hour or two without much problems?

@richvogel6902 6 жыл бұрын

Cager (or anyone else)...between this or the yamaha xsr700 which is the better of the two?

@simonwellander 10 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual, It would be awesome if you could do a review of the Kawasaki Ninja 300

@tomasurbanek 6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Good video. Have you tested CBR650F as well? If not are you planning to do it? I'd love to hear what do you think of cbr650f as I'm considering buying that bike. All the best. Keep posting videos. Tom

@martinclk50 9 жыл бұрын

Try a Z800, it's a direct competitor to Yamaha's MT-09 which I remember you enjoyed :)

@OtisENGINEuity 10 жыл бұрын

I don't know which I'm laughing at more, him laughing at high revs or his accent doing weird things in this video.. Can't wait to see Cager step onto a Ducati or Triumph Tiger sometime. So much for the extra bit from the Portugese channel :P

@venomusuneku 8 жыл бұрын

U got a new Fan.

@goodbadugly654 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Where did you film that? Looks nice.

@visionwear 9 жыл бұрын

Boas! Antes de mais deixa-me te dar os parabéns pelo canal! CB650f ou a MT09 lol vi o teu video e tb tive o privilégio de testar a MT09 e é de facto um bicho na estrada!! contudo ainda n testei a CB650F, qual delas gostaste mais? e porquê? Obrigado e boa continuação com o canal.

@JacobTJ1 9 жыл бұрын

CB650 vs FT-07 what is a better buy for all rounder commuter, touring and fun?

@Daf0ck1 8 жыл бұрын

Im curious how is comparable to cb600f k10 with top speed and the horse power :S 650f seems to have lower hp

@institorisinstitoris959 8 жыл бұрын

So comparing this bike with NC750X on longer distances which one is better? I guess NC has lower consumption...

@josemanuelhermida2199 7 жыл бұрын

Hello again. In addition to waiting fora response from you, or anyone that would kindly give me their opinion, I would also like to ask why you have an NC750 instead of this one since you love it so much.

@monck55 10 жыл бұрын

Engine-wise a lot different from the NC750S I ride, but similar in that it looks like a great all rounder. Super smooth Honda fours are A1 in my book.

@grayslaw5656 9 жыл бұрын

Cager, we love your motorcycle reviews. You have a good style and you are very easy to listen to - well done. Which bike will you review next?

@bartzeegers3663 7 жыл бұрын

would u advise to buy a new Suzuki sv650 or this one ?

@SuperPasdaran 9 жыл бұрын

How do you the handling, ergonomic and power compare to cheaper kawasaki z800?

@thefunnysound 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Cager! :) (y)

@jordanhoyle577 9 жыл бұрын

can you get this on a a2 (UK) if you restrict it?

@dbauernf 10 жыл бұрын

6:35 - Most 4 cylinder bikes will gladly sit at almost idle in 6th gear and be smooth. Even my FZ6 which has a lot less torque then most (and the 650 you're riding now) is happy at 60km/h even with a +1 front sprocket making the gearing taller. You should try that on a Bandit 1250 or a GSX1400 if you can find one, then open up the throttle, now that's some amazing torque.

@rondar2 7 жыл бұрын

Review is very nice as always but now I wanna go out cycling :o where is this place. It is perfect for cycling

@ripmax333 10 жыл бұрын

Any chance to test the CRF250l cager? Or the M

@filoIII 5 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for dem sharp colors in the u.s.

@dullen87 8 жыл бұрын

Cager come to sweden!

@savagemako17 10 жыл бұрын

No doubt the stability comes from the rather long wheelbase of 57". Probably 2 to 2.5 inches longer than the typical 600cc machine, It's a great compromise for the real world. Great and very amusing reviews, I live in California...known for it's great roads...but you may have us beat. Also, there are few places where the traffic is as heavy as I see in your videos, where you could ever get away with driving as fast as you do. You would end up in jail and probably on some terrorist no fly list. keep up the great work. Very informative and fun !!

@edhall23 9 жыл бұрын

Cager on Two Wheels - V.P. how does it compare to the fz6r ?

@MrMonocleGaming 9 жыл бұрын

hey cager, I just went to honda to get an offer for the CB650F, they told me why it develops less power than the Hornet, its basically to fit the new A2 licenses, what the guy said is that since the A2 license requires 48HP the original power of the engine cannot be more than double that, so if they kept the 100 HP from the hornet this bike would not be able to fit the new license. hope this helped :) Ride Safe!!

@ussfrhni8085 10 жыл бұрын

8:21 That's wat she said

@Transcdent 10 жыл бұрын

hi Cager is possibly to do yamaha mt -125 review? I know u are honda guy but...?

@MrKiddoMoto 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Cager, awesome bike and awesome test-ride! Actually I think this bike (87hp) shouldn't be compared to the Hornet (102hp), as it rather comes in remplacement of the CBF 600 (78hp). Thinking in that way, the CB 650 F is a real improvement. I am myself the happy owner of a CBF 600 NA, and I am sure I would also enjoy riding a CB 650 F very much. These bikes are wisely made for a daily use : they are both reliable, easy to handle and fun to ride... Pure Honda spirit.

@rockafella1690 10 жыл бұрын

This bike is a direct replacement for the Hornet. As is the CBR650F a direct replacement for the outgoing CBR600F. The clue is in the name. 😁

@MrKiddoMoto 10 жыл бұрын

rockafella1690 There is actually a clue in the name, but maybe not the one you think :) ... The CBF 500 has been replaced by the CB 500 F, the CBF 600 has been replaced by the CB 650 F. That's why Honda don't call it "Hornet" (which is a successful label, so why stopping it?). According to the French motorbike press, there will also be a new Hornet in the coming years with a 800cc engine, as its main competitors (Yam MT09 & FZ8, Kawa Z800, Suz GSR). I hope they are right because the CB 650 F is a good replacement for the CBF, but a disappointing one for the Hornet.

@rockafella1690 10 жыл бұрын

MrKiddo Well, according to Honda's official press release it's a replacement and "turns the page on the Hornet". But what do Honda know, they only make it. 🙊

@Kreuki 10 жыл бұрын

Please ride the cbr650 and say wich bike is better. Greats from germany.

@MGOniciuffo 9 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would be a good bike restricted at 25kW and with a slightly louder aftermarket exhaust for a beginner? I am considering this one along the Yamaha XJ6 and the Suzuki GSR750. Which one do you think would be the best one?

@650kfit5 9 жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be able to restrict it to 25kw

@dbauernf 10 жыл бұрын

1:50 - There's no "previous" engine here, they're both still in production, there's still the Hornet 600 and the CBR600F available (like the faired version of the one you're riding here), they're higher end bikes with better suspension, brakes and more power, but it's a lot more rev-happy and has lower torque obviously. The same happened in Yamaha's range when they went from the FZ6 to the XJ6 (naked) and the FZ6R (called different in different markets). They went from 98 to 78hp, but more torque down low. However the frame went from aluminium to steel, brakes are worse, it's heavier etc. The only difference is, Yamaha dropped the FZ6 from it's line-up at that time (they had the FZ8 out already). This Honda 650 is aimed at the less sporty rider and that engine makes more sense for everyday riding then the 600.

@audiecarter8886 10 жыл бұрын

Does Honda sell the CTX 1300 there?

@docooo 10 жыл бұрын

plas help honda cb 650f or kawasaki z 800.thx.... and man you make nice and interesting video..

@yanierolivera4678 6 жыл бұрын

Just road tested one of these yesterday. I felt too many vibrations and simply not enough low end torque. Having to keep a motorcycle in the higher rpm range in order to feel a nice pull when needed, is just not practical to me, at least in city riding. For a bike that, here in Canada after taxes and fees you’re looking at about $11000, you would expect a bit more. Great video though!

@Loufadorosssss 9 жыл бұрын

Someone said that it has a clunky gearbox . Is it true?

@francisduffy1892 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do honda cbr600fab lookin to get1

@p6tan 6 жыл бұрын

I'm confused- honda chap said it has abs and also around 99/bhp. Also stainless steel exhaust should not rust right

@Surpriseify 5 жыл бұрын

Inquisitive It has abs. Only 91 bhp. Its a honda, it wont rust.

@paulcondie2520 4 жыл бұрын

Buying a used 2018 with 3500 miles. Can't wait to pick it up. Gonna put on a rear fender eliminater n enjoy the hell out of it.! Lol

@nilstancabag695 7 жыл бұрын

where is this place, cager?

@JoeriQuiksilver 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks, I am going to buy one tomorrow, but with ABS :D

@gilsonli8747 10 жыл бұрын

eu gostei da moto mais Honda ate agora ñ lançou aqui no Brasil ainda

@lamm3rrr 6 жыл бұрын

onde foi isto?

@Zooumberg 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Cager, what would you recommend as a 2nd hand bike after first passing my test. I'm looking at a cb600 Hornet. What do you or any of your viewers think? Great videos btw. Regards from England.

@danielferreirapt 9 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2008 Hornet as an "almost" first bike, and all I can say is that it's great. Almost everything Cager says about this CB50F applies to the Hornet: easy throttle up to 7000rpm (after that it gets wild), light, low seat, nimble easy steering, stable at cornering, and... when you feel confident to rev it high, the engine really shows the 106hp "R" origin, screaming it's way in a never-ending acceleration. Just love it :)

@Yggdrasil42 9 жыл бұрын

Zooumberg A Yamaha FZS600 Fazer. It's my first bike, a 2000 model. Not too powerful, exciting enough to keep you going for a few years and forgiving enough to not kill you immediately. They're widely available, so affordable second hand, and reliable like any Yamaha. You should probably get the 2002 model, with the more modern headlights.

@RdcsVtec 9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Ferreira I am on the same position.... coming from a scooter for a "real" bike, have been looking for late hornets, but I am now considering this new 650f... though I am a bit disapointed by the fact that it doesn't have as the hornet did, aluminum chassis and inverted front forks. Probably it won't make any difference, but it is going back on tech... I am not decided yet.

@jessaphillips2846 7 жыл бұрын

Yamaha MT-07 would be a better second bike, if you're coming from a 125

@dbauernf 10 жыл бұрын

I just checked local prices and the CB650F and the CB600F (Hornet 600) cost exactly the same. That's very interesting. There's 80 euros difference actually. I expected the 650 to cost at least 500 euros less. That's a lot more money then the MT07 sadly so even if it's the best bike in it's category, I think it's still overpriced.