2014 HONDA CBR650F
FIRST RIDE
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fun factor. When it comes to the
numbers, Honda claims that the
650F delivers approximately 87
horsepower and 46 foot pounds
of torque.
The fuel injection (PGM-FI)
system (with automatic enrich-
ment) features 32mm throttle
bodies paired with long, narrow
air-intake funnels (30mm) and a
straight-line design through the
air cleaner-intake-exhaust tract
along with minimal valve overlap
that helps boost power output
and fuel efficiency.
The exhaust header was in-
spired by the classic 1974 CB400
and features a 4-2-1 design that
leads into a small stylish muf-
fler located on the bottom of the
bike just behind the engine. The
650F system uses internal air-
regulating panels, allowing it to
be the desired length for design
and handling while retaining the
power characteristics that Honda
was looking for.
A list of chassis features in-
clude a newly designed twin-spar
style steel frame with an oval main
frame that allows for a slim design
up top and cast side plates on the
side - designed to minimize frame
width for improved ground clear-
ance. Pair that with an aluminum
swingarm and Honda claims that
it achieves just the right amount
of flex and stability from the chas-
sis for best overall feel.
A non-adjustable conventional
41mm fork with 4.25 inches of
travel features a light spring rate
with heavy valving. A single rear
shock with five inches of travel
doesn't have clicker adjustment
but does come with a seven-po-
sition pre-load adjustability.
In the stopping department the
Honda CBR650F uses Nissin hy-
draulic brakes with a six-position
adjustable front brake lever, dual
320mm rotors with two-piston
calipers up front, and a single
240mm disc with a single-piston
caliper in the back.
Stylish six-spoke cast alumi-
num wheels are wrapped with
Dunlop 120/70-17 front and
180/55-17 rear tires, and the
CBR650F features a 525 O-ring
chain-drive system with a 15/42
gearing combo.
Seat height comes in at 31.9
inches – one inch taller than the
CBR500R and .4 of an inch low-
er than the CBR600RR. Wheel-
The CBR650F
has the styling
characteristics of
a more expensive
Supersport bike.
