MyMoto Bike Profile
Honda CBR650R
649cc · ~94 hp · seat 810 mm · ~$9,199
Sportbike-looking Honda 650 with more road usability than true supersports. Ideal rider: A rider who wants sportbike identity without full supersport extremity.
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Quick specs
| Engine | 649cc |
| Power | ~94 hp |
| Wet weight | ~209 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Price (new) | ~$9,199 |
| Typical used range | $7000 - $9500 (used, condition varies) |
| Years | 2019-present |
| Licence fit | A/unrestricted;A2 restricted in some markets |
Figures are catalog approximations and vary by model year and market; always verify the exact spec and price for your region.
Who it is for
Riders wanting sportbike looks, Honda reliability, inline-four emotion, and more road usability than a true supersport.
Where it fits best: Riders wanting fairings, Honda reliability, inline-four sound, and usable sport riding.
Who should skip it
Avoid if the rider wants upright comfort, passenger/luggage practicality, cheap ownership, or the easiest beginner bike. Check fairings, drops, tires, brakes, chain, service records, electronics, modifications, and E-Clutch availability by market.
Can create regret if rider only wants sportbike looks but not posture.
The honest reality
- For beginners
- More approachable than supersports, but not a relaxed beginner bike.
- In the city
- Can commute if rider accepts sport ergonomics.
- On the highway
- Good highway wind protection versus nakeds.
- Engine character
- 649cc inline-four; smooth, rev-happy, emotional.
- Owning it
- Honda reliability but insurance, tires, fairing damage, and service costs matter.
Buying used
Check fairings, drops, brakes, tires, chain, service records, electronics, and modifications. Typical asking range: $7000 - $9500 (used, condition varies).
Bikes riders cross-shop
Honda CB650R · Kawasaki Ninja 650 · Yamaha R7 · Suzuki GSX-8R.
Does the Honda CBR650R actually fit you?
A spec sheet cannot weigh your height, budget, roads, experience, and the regret risks that show up after buying. MyMoto's free advisor can. Tell it about yourself and see whether this bike, or something better for you, comes out on top.
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MyMoto is an early beta. Always verify current specs, pricing, licence rules, insurance, and local availability before buying any motorcycle. Figures are sourced from our verified catalog and may vary by model year and market.
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