2019 Honda CB650R | Touring Edition

[@BoZhaoengineering]

Probable the best in line four cylinder middle weight out there in the market. You can’t go wrong with a Honda. Fast enough, reliable for daily use and touring. Superb .

[@trevorjarman4414]

Beautiful bike the CB650R is my dream bike! Love the touring edition!

[@onseki1774]

Exactly how I'd set one up. All the sliders really keep it looking good longer. This is a one and done bike for me, it's all I need

[@SuperBounce1987]

First "Mod" I did to the CB650R was make it even more Cafe Racer. Took off the side snorkles, fitted CBR650R bars, lowered the front indicators and ofcourse installed a tail tidy. Even the Techs at our local Honda dealer preferred the look of mine.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Love this bike and the fact that you can add those accessories makes it a good all rounder. I find that Barkbusters make a big difference in keeping your hands warm.

[@whitedevilvaz]

Why are you surprised? The bike is a sucess, your videos are very well put together, very well explained and you seem like a very nice guy! I only expect the channel to keep growing since when i've subscribed you only had a couple hundred! Keep it up Dan!

[@Englishbikerdan]

I just never expected people to be that interested to be honest. I'm glad people enjoy what I do so far and thank you for the continued support 👍

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@Englishbikerdan I'm just dipping my toes into the moto world, and your vids are great man. I also make videos (in a different space,) and sometimes I really feel like "Man, do people even care?" But if they're watching, that means they do! I find your vids great because they just tell me the stuff I feel like I'd naturally want to know, in a non-annoying way. Don't change to chase the style of other people; your stuff is solid.

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@JustinDoesTriathlon This was what I needed to hear so thank you. I've been feeling lately that I need to be more like other people but then I'm not being myself!

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@Englishbikerdan For sure man! It's SUPER easy to watch a hundred videos from other people and think "Man, I should be like that, because people are watching those." And sure, look at the other vids, find the stuff that you feel like feels right to you, and always try to improve, but don't copy their style. There's a lot of different styles in any topic, and there's people who watch it all. It's something I still struggle with too, but yeah, you're obviously doing something right!

[@zoggaming88]

Good to know that those windshields are useful, I was considering to put one because I do quite a bit of highway.

[@JongEroy]

Love the entire look of this bike with all your mods added to it.

[@DukeJohnny]

I'd still love to see those vids where you fit all the mentioned stuff on that beauty. Honestly Dan, thank you - I'm currently riding a Honda CB125F and next month I have my exam for A cat. so that I can get my first 'big' bike. At first I was only considering the MT-07 but since I've done some research and been watching your awesome vids, I'm more and more inclined to go for the CB650R. In the end it'll come down to your advice from another vid (in which you're comparing the two actually) to go for a test ride on both and then choose the one which makes me smile the most. I'm also looking for a specifically naked bike with a lil bit of room for optional touring customization and seeing this vid just made my day - that the CB650R can indeed be a fit for me. Thanks for the great content, stay awesome, cheers from Poland!

[@Ej-vk6cs]

Thanks for the reviews of the bike. I’m picking up mine from Farnham Honda on Wednesday!

[@CarnivoreCanicross]

Keep it up man, you're doing a sick job still. Been watching since you posted on reddit and I'm impressed with the content you're producing. Smashing it 👌

[@stephenhadley2490]

The screen is one of those things you can take off when you don’t need it. Nice mods. Good channel. I use the TomTom as well.

[@Englishbikerdan]

True enough although I've left it on. It does a decent enough job of reducing wind blast on my daily commute. Cheers 👍

[@travelinben1966]

Very nice additions indeed,Dan.Thank you for sharing this video,and many safe and happy miles aboard your CB.👍

[@mattcadams]

I've been looking at touring gear for my 650r too. I ended up with a givi monokey 47l topbox, largely for waterproof (more water protection for your back too!!) and security issues... parking up at motorway services I thought the softies might be a bit easy for some scrotesack to help themselves! Also a Kriega 20l backpack which is amazing. I would like a set of hard (lockable) panniers too but I don't think they do them for the 650r yet, but if anyone knows where I can get a set and mounting kit for this bike please let me know. The other thing that I recommend is some sort of comfy seat cover. I used a gel one but there are better out there. Maybe just me, but anything over about an hour on the stock seat was murder on the old arse! For reference I did Devon and back from Suffolk over a long weekend and was pleasantly surprised at how capable the bike was for this. Will definitely be adding the screen to the list too! Looking forward to your follow video of how it all went and any recommendations.

[@markwilliam8936]

Thanks for your videos, I have been on cbt for 10 years, and DAS on Wednesday, love the cb650r video. Thanks

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers Mark, good luck with the test.

[@steele_a5184]

Clean looking setup, looking forward to the install videos!

[@hooeetube]

Interesting placement for the R&G crash bobbins. I have the same ones, on the same engine, and they are mounted (as they instructed me to), on the front of the engine.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Haha yes, I corrected my mistake after I came back from my tour. Although actually it worked well as I could hang my legs over them when they were on the rear mounts, very nice on long journeys!

[@franciscosanz7573]

We now have the same bike aside from the R&G protections! Oh and mine's red in the end. But what a beast of a bike it is. Have a good time on your trip!

[@Moonlight-zp5rj]

A pair of aux lights with a can smart would be a nice addition for all weather touring. & a lower engine / sump guard would look nice.

[@sherminator6975]

Looks sooo good bud, have a safe ride bud!

[@ljoelmchanley3676]

Wind screen looks good...a keeper.

[@Redhawk03a]

This is the exact gear setup I want. Very nice man!

[@REED2025]

Your experience of travelling on CB is very interesting to us. I'm choosing between CB650R and CBR650R. Still inclined to CBR and that is because CBR has wind protection. Sometimes I will travel no more 700 kms. I saw you tested CBR too so why did you choose CB? Yes because you like naked.. but from the point of view comfort in long trip.. so we are waiting for your opinion.. thanks for sharing

[@eroccube]

Gorgeous bike Dan. The additions for touring are very tasteful.

[@ahadfakhar1408]

Man your bike is a beauty .... Enjoy your rides and ride safe... You make Awesome videos as well..... 👍

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks for the kind words. 👍👌

[@CaptSpikey]

I was just wondering about the tail tidy! But i was thinking it would be less visible with the soft bags and thought you wanted the plate and lights to be more visible for touring. Haha!

[@seaninness334]

I'm new to the channel. You were happy a year ago with 8k subscribers. One year later you have more than 3 times that. Anyways, now subbed and looking at other videos of yours. Best wishes, good health. Cheers.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks for the subscription. 👍

[@arist8989]

that R&G engine protector is not a problem on the engine heat

[@Englishbikerdan]

No not at all.

[@rshoemaker61]

Dan, I keep checking back to find the Germany trip and review of the gear and how it worked plus installation of the R&G covers. When will we see it? Great content. Cheers

[@Englishbikerdan]

I've started editing the trip now so it shouldn't be too long. 👍

[@shmac96]

Haven't seen a vid of yours in a while. Not sure why! Bike looks great! Thank you!

[@ilooklikeyourmum1431]

great looking bike and touring kit, love the bags and tail...ooh look squirrel! keep up the great reviews

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hahaha

[@mjtrux]

Windshield looks good

[@benkesallai]

Actually looks superb as a Touring bike too. Take care and have fun in Deutschland Dan! :)

[@Englishbikerdan]

Danke! 👍

[@DweebLord]

Usually hate the look of windscreens, but the way one you added looks pretty hood on the bike! Jealous of your bike, looks beautiful

[@sporty05]

I really like that windshield. Nice bike, looks great in blue.

[@lyndon2634]

Nice vid EBD. I agree the visor isn’t a looker but love the rest of the mods ... especially the panniers

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks! 👍

[@johna6968]

Looks good. Some hand guards might be cool.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Great idea!

[@CDigata]

you got a bike Jay?

[@johna6968]

@@CDigata I do yes. I guess you dont own an english dictionary?

[@CDigata]

@@johna6968 I left the dictionary outside the golden gates as im no true woolyback ;)

[@johna6968]

@@CDigata A scouse comment if ever I heard one. Ill have a look out for your dictionary next time Im passing that way.

[@guiltygearcore]

Cool touring gear mate!

[@blondeboy4868]

nice video the more i see the cb650r the more i want it

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks! It's a great bike.

[@northwestrider369]

The windscreen is perfect if the air is hitting you just above your visor. Still letting your helmet do it’s job. I had an MY-09 with a windscreen that did just the same and it was amazing, no wind on my chest pushing my back and the air on the helmet was just small enough to not push my head back either but enough for the aerodynamics of the helmet to work and keep my. Head straight. Had a cruiser with a super tall windscreen that made the air go about 4-5 inches over me head. It was good until 60mph then anything over that and the air actually circled back and buffted at the back of my helmet and make it shake all over. Very inconvenient and uncomfortable

[@saptarshisutradhar9379]

Thats a beautiful bike,and it looks beautiful with that windscreen...

[@carllewis1691]

I recently purchased Cosmo Moto @t - smart brake light that affixes to your helmet and detects when you are decelerating - braking or engine braking to light up and inform other road users of your presence and that you are slowing down. It also can be set up to emit a continuous light similar to that of the rear light on your motorbike whilst shining brighter if you are decelerating in addition it can be set up as a strobe/ continuous warning light as well. Have you thought about reviewing this as I believe that this is an invaluable safety aid in raising your visibility on the road at an affordable price for all motorcyclists. Please let me know your views.

[@corriedotdev]

Just rode 600 miles on my 650r through scotland. Unreal how fucking fun this bike is. Bushwacker guards, smaller clutch / brake and some engine covers will be my first upgrade from stock. Those bags are very sleek though. Got you on insta so excited to see how this plays out for you.

[@stevepowers3763]

Dan - did you do an installation review and then a performance review of the Shad E48 bags? How were they? Plus we still wait in anticipation for the 2nd installment of the Germany Tour! :) Keep up the great work. Excellent videos.

[@BossLloyd]

Can a passenger still sit comfortably even with the pannier bags on? beautiful bike!

[@HekigyokuGaming]

Truly an awesome bike!

[@dariohunkeler8063]

Hey nice setup you have got there. I was wondering if a Helmet fits inside one of those tail/side bags?

[@david81lop]

Bags look pretty good on the bike. I have a question: if you travel with a pillion, how do that person gets on the bike? Is it possible to jump on the rear seat of the bike with the bags installed?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah, it's a bit tricky but they can get on.

[@CandEAdventures]

Looks great! I'm looking at doing a small screen and some soft panniers for my bike( GSXS-1000). I like the look of a naked bike with a small screen for some reason, even though it seems counterintuitive to the purchase of a naked bike lol.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Haha I agree, thanks!

[@donparkvideos]

I think Honda did a good job with their Neo Sports Cafe styling. Looks like a beauty to take on a trip through the Continent. :-)

[@TmplKnght]

Dan! Can you say more about what you think of the Puig windscreen? Many people have said that it pushes the wind to your helmet to the extent that it throws your head around and/or it creates an immense amount of wind noise. Did you find either of those issues? I am unsure whether to get a windshield for motorway riding. Is it worth it?

[@readerko]

can`t find those bag holders, can you please please share exact type please? thanks

[@millermanffwd]

Enjoy your trip mate you will have to tell me about it when you come back ride safe buddy..

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers Kel. 👌

[@yoututorial3654]

I'm not sure wether I should go for the CBR or CB 650 R. I like sport bikes a lot because of their looks and the sportier position. But I'd like to go on long trips as well and the CB is around 1000€ cheaper here in Germany. So... yea. Any recommendations or experiences that could be helpful or interesting in order to make a choice? 😁

[@Englishbikerdan]

I had the same dilemma, but for me I prefer naked bikes so I guess I naturally lean that way. 👍

[@zacharias9243]

I see the side bag holder is mounted with the tail.. I wonder if it would still fit with the R&G tail tidy on it? Planning to buy the same side bags.

[@emperorofdarkness3096]

Looking gorgeous mate👌🙏

[@johnDukemaster]

Aaahh a week on the road! Lovely! You must se Brügge. Just around the corner. :-) Enjoy!

[@S1kTh66]

Must be only me, but I wish they made the tank color in brown, like leather brown or chocolate brown. I think that's a stylish color.

[@AJBAdventures]

The cb650r looks great in touring edition, seem a like an all in one bike! I'm leaving towards the cbr650r however as the first big bike after hopefully doing DAS in the new year. Do you think the cbr650r would be just as capable for touring or would you say it's a little too lent forward in comparison? Cheers Aaron

[@Englishbikerdan]

Personally I'd probably struggle to tour on the CBR version.

[@tjey379]

That cb ### r family does really look good even as a touring too bad their prices are on a whole other level. I am waiting to hear how you will solve the back spray issue, otherwise love the protection work you have done.

[@fidgec94]

Great bike, tasteful additions. Some videos of the tour to come I’m hoping?!

[@Englishbikerdan]

I have so many videos of the tour. Will be up soon! Cheers!

[@dryshower]

hi, thanks for the nice video and ideas for how to set up a CB650r, could you please indicate the exact model of the windshield? this one looks nice on the bike!

[@narsil5965]

Love your bike Dan! Can't wait till I get my own 650r in the future, hopefully sooner than later ;)

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks, she's a beast when you get the revs up!

[@InusualTvMex]

So... if you are riding with someone... the passenger is comfortable or not?

[@martinslater381]

Wow, those bags stick out a long way, those brackets are the main problem

[@burns0100]

Bloody sexy bike mate. I have the 2016 model with zero mods besides the same Akra Full System as you. I really need to save some cash up so I can get a better storage system besides my top box and a screen despite the looks. Also I like the idea of protection plates, they do a duel task of protection and looks. Any update how your ride went? I assume good because this bike is a gem of a thing and does extremely well as an all rounder.

[@suhailtalikoti]

Proper Moto vlog. Nice content one your channel. The first 0:01-0:06 seconds put a smile on my face 👍👌👏🙂.

[@samueljung2165]

I'm seriously torn between installing side bags and not installing them... what sould I do lol

[@awnis001]

I didn't like the Rim color at first but its growing on me slowly. The windscreen looks gorgeous and OEM like. I'm curious why not go with the CBR650R if you wanted to tour on your bike?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think a sports bike seating position would be much more uncomfortable for touring. I just prefer naked bikes really so that was the main driving force of my decision.

[@damien6685]

I had a look for your comments on the tour, but couldn't find anything I'm looking at the Honda 650, quite seriously and one thing I do for giggles is tour Used a few bikes for that purpose and found a mid sized 4 cyl bike perfect

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's coming soon!

[@damien6685]

@@Englishbikerdan , found it within hours of you releasing it

[@tubingforever]

I know dogpiss about bikes. I read that the CB650R has a dip in torque between 5000-6500 rpm? Is that true?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Dogpiss! 😂 Yeah sounds about right with the torque dip.

[@MrNurse-cr1lq]

Wow And here I was thinking there wasn’t much after market support for the bike. Puig has some good stuff. Will you get a to try the Retro Semi fairing or the Auxiliary Lights?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I probably won't bother with either of those. Not into retro fairings tbh, I love the look of the bike 'as is', if you know what I mean.

[@randystockton624]

Great job. I'm 57 and have been looking for a mid size (500 to 650 cc) bike and im sold habe done a lot of research and i think the cb650 is best for value and the cost.

[@threecats8219]

'Tis a beautiful bike.

[@razorsharp9850]

Will surely check out the engine covers install video when you upload it. Been looking into buying those. Will the stickers come of easily? lol Safe travels and have fun! If you stop by in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, give me a shout and I will buy you a beer!

[@jeffterrado8990]

My dream bike

[@kirarittberg5088]

My 2004 sv650s has more front weather protection and a decent rear fender, and it is a sport bike. Doubt I would want to tour on this bike. It would seem to me a Suzuki vstrom would be money well saved compared to this Honda .

[@jyoung488]

How is this bike for a passenger? Looks like a fairly roomy pillion.

[@MohamedMohamed-gk5dj]

Hello, where do you buy the dome from? You can link.

[@erikwaberg]

I'm surprised you got a positive experience having the windscreen angled that way. I had to tilt it a lot more to avoid turbulence. Still helps a great deal tho.

[@erikwaberg]

Also got a lot of handle bar vibrations when I had it configured like like in your video. Personal experience is that a comfier seat is required for longer journeys. Do you have padding in your trousers instead?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah, worked fine for me. I didn't angle it seemed to fit that way naturally.

[@gdrtraets]

Did you keep the Akropovic full race line on while driving in Germany? Is that allowed when they stop you?

[@sickly_b]

Any experience of carrying a pillion passenger on the CB650R Dan?

[@motorcycleyogi]

Great video and coverage. I just acquired a tricolor cbf that I'm going to dress for a cross-country tour here in Thailand. Anything else you'd recommend before I set off? Thank you for your help and the video. Safe cycling my brother

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thank you bro! Ah, I almost bought that tricolour CBF a few years ago. It looks beautiful. Only thing I would say is maybe getting a more comfortable seat as my bottom didn't like it! :D

[@motorcycleyogi]

@@Englishbikerdan thank you. Yes I love the look. I've been putting on a few hours per day in Bangkok traffic while riding around to get parts. It fits well. Well see how i feel after a long day in the saddle. I hit the road Thursday for 8-12 weeks. Safe travels my brother

[@martinrea8548]

That looks like a great set up, something I'd like to emulate myself if I buy this bike. I have pretty much an identical set up for my CB500F right now and like you love heading off for tours. I have SW Motech soft side bags for clothes and lay a Kriega 40 pack across them with my tent and fishing gear in it. After two years I'm thinking of upgrading bikes, and the CB650R is a very strong contender. I like its compactness and looks. How did you find it for long stretches?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Sadly the seat and knee position on my Germany tour really made it uncomfortable. To the point where I sold it for those reasons as I like to do longer distance riding now.

[@martinrea8548]

@@Englishbikerdan Hi Dan, thanks for getting back to me. I actally watched your first day's riding report from Germany after watching this one. So this bike is more of a short and sweet voyager than a long ranger? It's hard to get the perfect bike that can do everything really well, I suppose. What did you end up getting?

[@UndergroundSessions1]

The bike still looks beautifull. Have fun on your trip man. If you want some tips for Amsterdam let me know. I live there.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I went there with my lady in April, lovely place!

[@zigapavlic]

I have the same setup love it but removed the windscreen it didn't work for me. The bags are awesome. Love the video. Do you have a quick shifter is it a good buy.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah I have a Healtech Quickshifter. It's great fun to use!

[@theoctopusss7235]

I wonder why they didnt make a "neoretro" for the 500 twin a cb500r if they followed the same name scheme as the other three

[@DESI_PEGG_RIDER]

Hi mate I’m watching the product was hoping someone would make a review lol What colour on the screen did you go for light smoke ,dark smoke,or clear ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Light smoke as that's all they had in stock at the time. 👍

[@rmbatista95]

Hi! I have a CB650R like yours and I was thinking about buying some saddlebags. Do you think is possible, and comfortable, riding with a pillion and the saddlebags installed? Thanks for the awesome vids!

[@dariohunkeler8063]

Hey great Video. I am going to buy the Shad E48 as well but have a question about them. Will the R&G Tidy Tail fit with it (especially the turn signals because of the width)?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thank you! I'm afraid I can't tell you as I took mine off before fitting these bags. Good luck!

[@dariohunkeler8063]

EnglishBikerDan Okay thank you. Keep going with your high quality videos. Love them!

[@Englishbikerdan]

@@dariohunkeler8063 Thanks, I'll do my best!

[@endriolima5685]

Hey Dan, are there any solutions for the rear splashing?

[@delawarec]

I noticed the r&g crash protectors are in a different place to the instruction manual. Is this a better location and are they the same size bolts as the location listed? Nice vid btw 👍

[@Englishbikerdan]

When I bought these, this was what I was sent. Later on they released a set where they have the new placing. There's nothing wrong with where mine are though, as this is where the CBR650R has them located due to the fairing being in the way for the other location. I couldn't have fit them anywhere else as the bolts are very specific, as were my instructions. I have a video showing how to fit them but because they've changed the location, or sent me the older one's I haven't released it. Cheers.

[@LocoMarioPL]

Smashing job ! I want the same thing ! What's the width of the back with soft bags on ?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thank you! Not sure as I didn't measure it but it was safe enough to filter.

[@heidcam]

Cheers for the video Dan....it’ll be interesting to hear how the bike does as a tourer. I’m heading for Europe this Saturday, but I’m going on my Yamaha Tracer. I have the CB650R as plan B in case anything goes wrong. Knowing my luck. 😀 Have a great trip.....I’ll look out for you. We’re heading up to Dunkirk after the tunnel then down through Belgium towards Italy. Only away for a week and still don’t have any real clue where we’re going. 🤣

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hope you had a good trip. We came back via Dunkirk but it was a dull grey day! I dare say your Tracer will be a lot more comfortable!

[@samueljung2165]

Hey man what's the air duct looking thing next to radiator for? the one with aluminum cover.. thank you!

[@Englishbikerdan]

You were close, those are the air intakes!

[@samueljung2165]

@@Englishbikerdan wow thanks for. Fast reply! But that's what I thought but when I actually looked inside the grill it looked.. Hard and non-permissible? Where does the air go to?

[@Domy696]

Is this motorcycle good for beginner riders? And can the engine be lowered... because I'm 173 cm tall

[@zacharias9243]

Can you put those side bags with the R&G tail tidy fitted on?

[@Englishbikerdan]

You can indeed 👍

[@aimanzaini7512]

Great video brother! Would like to ask a question is it this shad side pannier can install on 2021 version?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Yeah you can. Many thanks!

[@nicolassecretin7834]

Hey Dan! Lovely job on the bids! Been looking into this bike for myself as a beginner rider. I was waiting on your follow up video on the trip! What are your thoughts on long travels with the CB650R? Would the CB500X be more suited?

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'm a bit torn on this subject. The CB650R was more fun to ride on the awesome roads but on the motorway segments, the 500X would have been much more enjoyable.

[@CDigata]

How did the exhaust workout on the trip? and backfire`s grumbles? any need for remap you think or no problems so far

[@Englishbikerdan]

Some nice pops on decel, it does have a flat spot but easily overcome by banging it down the box. I have a booster plug which I'll try too.