Every teenager once had a dream to own a macho looking sports bike. Looks like brands understand this obsession of youngsters and that’s why most of them have now introduced a fully-faired sports bike in their lineup. Recently, Honda has updated the CBR650R for the Indian market and most importantly, the new bike ticks almost all the boxes, be it design, practicality, power, performance or road presence.
Priced at Rs.9.35 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) which is slightly on a higher side, the all-new Honda CBR650R has returned with mild cosmetic and feature upgrades. Want to learn more about the updated bike? Let’s check out all the details related to it down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2022 Honda CBR650R has finally made its Indian debut.
- It will be powered by the old 649cc four-cylinder engine.
- Received minor cosmetic enhancements for the MY2022.
2022 Honda CBR650R
What’s new?
Honda has announced that the all-new CBR650R will be available with the older colour schemes, namely – Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. The only change on the visual front is the new graphics and stickers.
To be a little more precise, the black shade will now get orange panels while the Grand Prix Red is expected to get newly designed graphics. Honda claims that the updated sports bike is available with a 15.4-litre fuel tank. This way, the overall weight now stands at 211kgs.
Even though the Japanese bike manufacturer has launched it as a CKD unit but still, it will cost Rs.47,000 more when compared to the outgoing model. Just like the other high-end motorcycles, Honda will retail the updated CBR650R through the brand’s BigWing channel.
Honda has decided to stick with the old power unit. As a result, the all-new CBR650R will still get a 649cc four-cylinder engine that produces 87PS of power and 57.5Nm of peak torque. For transmission duties, Honda has deployed a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch as standard. Thankfully, the updated sports bike remains mechanically untouched.
Alternatives
In India, the 2022 Honda CBR650R will go head-on against the likes of Kawasaki Ninja 650, Aprilia RS660 and the upcoming Yamaha R7. Planning to enter this segment? Check out all the details related to Ninja 650 down below.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
Middleweight bikes are quite affordable when compared to the litre-class segment and that is the only reason why people tend to buy more of these. Kawasaki has always been the best-sellers when it comes to the high-end motorcycle, all thanks to the aggressive pricing it offers.
The all-new Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available with a 649cc twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that propels a massive 68PS of power and 64Nm of peak torque. Feature-wise, it has been loaded with all-LED lighting, tall windscreen, fully digital rider’s display and dual-channel ABS among others. For more details related to the Ninja 650 click here.
Specifications
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 | |
| Engine | 649cc twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 68PS |
| Torque | 64Nm |
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| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.6.68 Lakhs |