VOL. 51 ISSUE 28 JULY 15, 2014 P103
BY JASON ABBOTT
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN WING
T
he latest trend with the
manufacturers seems to
be refining the art of build-
ing low-cost, solid-performing
motorcycles that rank high on
the fun scale. Whether you're
new to the two-wheeled street
scene or just looking for a mo-
torcycle to commute in order to
save money, Honda has another
new motorcycle that might just
meet your needs. Starting at
$8499 for the standard model
(which is $2200 more than the
CBR500R and $3000 less than
the CBR600RR) the all-new 2014
Honda CBR650F gives the con-
sumer a step-up in performance
over the 500 combined with the
sportbike styling of the 600RR.
Call it a budget, middleweight
600. Or a Tweener.
We recently had the opportunity
to sample Honda's new CBR650F
and came away impressed
with the bike that fits in nicely
between the CBR500R and the
CBR600RR.
