Bike: Honda CB 650f

Sunday, 21 February 2016

Honda CB 650f

CB 650f

by Honda

We don't need a reason to ride. Riders just want to get out there and escape from everyone else's world. Introducing the CB650F, a new breed of mid-sized machine that balances honed, sporty 85.8hp at 11,000 rpm give performance with everyday practicality all encased in striking Streetfighter styling. The completely new inline four-cylinder engine produces generous amounts of low to mid-range torque for great escape. The engine’s bold, muscular look instantly reveals its intent as it feeds the classic side-swept 4-2-1 exhausts looks marvelous.

With 64kW peak power pairing with low fuel consumption it becomes possible to experience the best of both worlds. The handling is poised and agile both in town and on more challenging open roads, thanks to the tuning of the frame and responsive suspension. It all adds up to an unmistakable street presence and a bike that’s always ready for action. A compact under-slung silencer brings a sharp, contemporary style as well as aiding mass centralisation.

The CB650F's 41mm telescopic front fork and rear curved aluminium swing arm and mono shock deliver precise control. And it has frame that use twin elliptical spars tuned to give the right level of feedback and feel with superb rigidity. Twin 320mm wavy front disc brakes with dual-piston callipers and a single 240mm rear disc offer effective stopping power, especially when coupled with the standard Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

The CB650F riding position places the rider fully in control and the 810mm seat height and slim profile make ground reach easy and the aggressive cutting angles with a hunched stance and a short, minimalist tail unit that kicks up in true streetfighter style. There’s practicality behind the style the CB650F is compact and lightweight compared to other four-cylinder middleweights. The digital dash is split in two on the left are the rev-counter and speedometer, with fuel gauge, clock, odometer and warning lights on the right. All the information you need at a glance.