After an initial eyes-on approach, here’s a more detailed hands-on review of Honda’s long awaited CBR 650F.
Published on Sep 12, 2015 01:10:00 PM
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Honda import the CBR 650F into India via the CKD route, assembled at Manesar. This should have seen affordable pricing, but at this price, leave aside direct rivals, you can bring home the capable Z800, Kawasaki’s in-line four cylinder machine that’s a clean segment up on any 650.
As a bike on its own, the CBR 650F makes a robust, well rounded performer. It’s got a fairing, quality, good equipment, strong performance and reasonably nice handling. Pit it against its nearest rivals, the in-line four Benelli’s, 600i and 600GT, and the CBR is more than able to hold its own. However, factor in its Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) price and the CBR 650F runs into a brick wall. Honda’s priced the bike a segment higher, where the competition is way stiffer. The CBR 650F is like a 10th standard student suddenly finding himself appearing for a 12th standard examination. There’s only ever going to be one report card when doing this.
Rishad Cooper
Specifications
Price Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
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L/W/H 2107/753/1149mm
Wheelbase 1449mm
Fuel tank capacity 17.3litres
Kerb weight 215kg
Engine layout In-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke
Displacement 648.72cc
Power 85.3bhp at 11000rpm
Torque 6.4kgm at 8000rpm
Specific output 131.5bhp per litre
Power to weight 396.7bhp per tonne
Gearbox 6-speed, 1-down, 5-up
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Monoshock, alloy swingarm
Front brake 320mm disc (ABS)
Rear brake 240mm disc (ABS)
Wheels 12-spoke alloy
Rim size (f-r) 17 inches
Tyre size (f-r) 120/70 x 17- 180/55 x 17 inches
Acceleration from rest (dry surface)
Speed (kph) | Time (secs) |
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0-10 | 0.49 |
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0-20 | 0.85 |
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0-30 | 1.21 |
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0-40 | 1.57 |
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0-50 | 1.94 |
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0-60 | 2.35 |
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0-70 | 2.75 |
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0-80 | 3.14 |
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0-90 | 3.69 |
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0-100 | 4.23 |
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0-110 | 4.81 |
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0-120 | 5.47 |
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0-130 | 6.34 |
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0-140 | 7.22 |
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0-150 | 8.21 |
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0-160 | 9.59 |
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0-170 | 10.99 |
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0-180 | 12.87 |
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0-190 | 15.90 |
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0-200 | 19.47 |
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