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Cycle News Issue 43 October 31, 2017

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2018 HONDA CBR650F AND CB650F FULL TEST P92 HONDA CB650F ($8249) AND CBR650F ($8748) ENGINE: ................ Liquid-cooled inline 4 DISPLACEMENT: ............................ 649cc BORE X STROKE: .................. 67 x 46mm COMPRESSION RATIO: .................... 11.4:1 EXHAUST: .......................................... 4-2-1 TRANSMISSION: ......................... 6-speed CHASSIS: ................Twin spar aluminum FRONT SUSPENSION: ........41mm Showa inverted fork FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ................. 4.3 in. REAR SUSPENSION: .. Single shock with spring-preload adjustability REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ................... 5.0 in. FRONT BRAKE: ........ Twin piston caliper, 320mm disc., ABS optional REAR BRAKE: ........Single piston caliper, 240mm disc., ABS optional FRONT TIRE: ....................... 120/70 ZR17 REAR TIRE: ..........................180/55 ZR17 WHEELBASE: ................................. 57.1 in. RAKE: ................................................25.3° TRAIL: ...........................................3.98 in. SEAT HEIGHT: .............................. 31.9 in. FUEL CAPACITY: .......................... 4.6 gal. WEIGHT: ........... 454 lb. (curb, claimed). COLOR: ....................................Red/Black S P E C I F I C A T I O N S (Above) LED head and taillights on the CBR (shown) and CB give them an edgy look at night. (Left) Nissin four-piston brakes are adequate for the task. Honda's done a really nice job with the looks of the four- into-one exhaust.

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