2019 Honda CBR650R Review | First Ride

[@julyman9]

Great review! FYI this bike has a factory option quick shifter

[@dandavidson9030]

Made in Thailand doesn't matter. All of the key people including quality control came from japan. Honda won't let quality slip. Honda 's aren't the prettiest or fastest. But build quality is always there.

[@Deeroc25]

This bike looks awesome in matte black, but for some reason it’s not available in the States. Only available in red .....WTF ?

[@blipco5]

The Dunflop d214 is flat out dangerous in the wet and slips in corners on dry roads. They should be taken off the market.

[@Jash_F]

can say it is true. had my back wheel slip an inch or so at least 40 mph on a fairly regular corner.

[@Smaug1]

I normally like to disagree with such extreme statements. But in this case, I agree wholeheartedly. I had these on my 2012 CBR500R. Inflated to the right pressure, on a dry and clean road, warm but not too warm. Perfect conditions. I leaned over in a turn, not even that close to peg feelers touching down, and the rear slid out. I almost crashed. In addition to that, the tread life was not very good. How can it be both hard AND not long-wearing?! I replaced it with a Pirelli Angel ST, and it was better in every way. Amazing difference.

[@blipco5]

Jeremy D ...It does seem like an extreme statement but it is true. I replaced mine with Continental Road Attack 3. Amazing tires.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

So anything but D214s then.. 😂

[@blipco5]

ғɪʟʟ 1ɴ ᴛ҉ ʜ3 ʙʟᴀɴᴋs ...Yup. If you ride fairly slow in dry weather you won't have a problem but any kind of a quick pace or in the wet and you'll find out. Mine were new with all the tread when I replaced them with the Conti RA3 and I'm the type that will run a tire down to the wear bars and then some. The 214 is bad rubber. There's more than one online review where the professional tester has slid with them.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

That bike is perfect for ME...I'm over riding my 600rr around town, but the 650f WAS a bit too dull for my taste...I would have loved to see them put a tank cover on it like the 1000rr and 600rr instead of the painted metal gas tank.

[@richdubbya]

You think you can throw on hard bags and use this like a VRF( since Honda won't make it)?

[@Smaug1]

Honda made VFRs for decades. They finally got expensive enough that people stopped buying them. Corbin made BeetleBags for them for awhile. Anyway. Permanent hard bags kind of ruins the lines of a bike like this. They're just not well-integrated enough. Better to use soft luggage when needed. Maybe a permanent top case. With a top case, tail bag on the passenger seat and a tank bag, you can do a LOT. Just gotta pack light.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Yes. I think Honda even sells a touring kit for it.

[@brianpreval5602]

use kriega bags

[@vincentjohnston8789]

Excellent well balanced review! I intend to to a moto vlog on this bike in the Spring as this bike is also do-able for short riders too!

[@cobrayi5064]

do you recommend this bike for beginners ? :D

[@wingmanhoy3999]

Awesome beautiful ride and review, really like this as a secondary bike, all the best.

[@kabirariderite3128]

Nic Vid, Is the new CBR 650r comfortable for long distance travel ?

[@alexduey7868]

The initial msrp is steep but I do really like the idea of this bake amazing if you can only own one at a time

[@wirenut3020]

You can usually pick them up discounted

[@Tony-lo7vz]

The right blinker not being turned off bugged me no lie haha.

[@sterlingroberts6240]

Is the engine vibration worse that something like a Ninja 300, or is it just bad when compared to other inline-4s? I’m looking to get this bike as a permabike.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

This bike looks so good 😄

[@N.A._McBee]

You were the only one of your group who respected the stop sign. Is this sign in the US more kind of a recommendation? What do the cops do if they see such a behaviour? I'm really curious about this because not respecting the stop sign is so often to be seen in American motorbike videos, but also in car dashcam videos, of course. Weird, isn't it?

[@WattsUpDev]

You’ll get a ticket for failing to stop at signs. It’s damn sure not a recommendation, everyone is different Adam is a lot more mature chill vs the more loud and rowdy bunch.

[@plutonium9]

Sheesh, this would be a tough sell. Modest output, made in Thailand, non adjustable suspension...all for $9500? This bike does not do very well playing the " which barely used motorcycle can I buy for the same money" game.

[@steve-wu7jp]

To be fair ,made in Thailand isn't really a negative from a quality perspective. The ones I have seen have be as good as Japanese bikes or better.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

It's brilliant imo. It does nothing particularly special but it does everything well enough. It covers multiple platforms well. Its a great single bike garage for long distance riders that also want a more sporty ride without the aches and pains. It won't scare you straight away but if you wanna get your knee down hard, it does that well enough. It looks great, sounds alright. It's reliable, relatively premium. If you really wanted to you can tour on it, you could without issue. What's not to like. If you want a fun super sporty but functional bike and cant afford multiple bikes (,one casual naked sport, one sport tourer and one supersport..) why not just smash it all into one bike and be happy? Sure you won't get the best of everything but you'll get a good enough from alot of it.

[@hby7768]

performs good enough for the road and looks great for the targeted buyers. most experience riders that are over the 600s will probably pick this one up. 90% of the r6 riders on the street ride like shit so this bike is probably not for those posers.

[@Adventure_blac]

Gerald G yeah Honda is making head scratching decisions with price. Pretty much pricing themselves out of every category with almost every bike they make. Ktm 790 duke is 10500. Blows this thing away. So does the MT-09, Z900, and the base model street triple

[@maggie937]

My first bike and couldn’t be happier with my purchase

[@sermpes1227]

Vey nice and informative review! Really liked that wheelie btw, stay safe!

[@81carlirosgrajales]

You mention in the video this bike has ABS brakes I recently bought a 2019 and has no ABS Should I be concerned about it Or is nothing to worry

[@wirenut3020]

For me ABS is an important safety feature, like a fall arrest harness when climbing, I’ve no intention of falling but just in case something goes wrong, it’s there.

[@wolfgang4494]

I like Adam waheed reviews..

[@UrbanoModa]

UK models have quick shifter as standard, why have the not incorp'd it into the US model?

[@WattsUpDev]

It’s an option for both US and Europe I believe Adam just wasn’t aware.

[@mtmatt8958]

Love the wheelies!

[@Smaug1]

Nice job Adam. You're growing up! (just kidding, I've always lined your vids)

[@salskars6637]

I agree. Adam always hits the real world points with honesty. Definitely my fave reviewer.

[@Volksplane1]

Such a good review

[@sikandernuruddin9214]

The display panel should be a bit bigger and the sitting position should be a bit upright maybe!

[@WattsUpDev]

It is upright 😂 lol if you want a cruiser buy a naked otherwise making this seat anymore upright would ruin the bike itself

[@sikandernuruddin9214]

WattsUpDev You are right brother! I will get this as is and a Harley 1200 custom sportster as well!

[@sunuk1915]

How weight you are?

[@David-nk6lv]

What's the fuel consumption of that bike????

[@NellisNelson]

C. I .A the avg as stated in this video was 38mpg over 120 miles of riding.

[@sswcubes]

The display looks nice compared to the 650f. Those gauges plain sucked. Bought my bike two weeks ago they had the 650Fand cbr 600RR i didn't see the 650R. So i picked up the mate black 600RR.

[@docholiday6766]

Is this gonna be available in California?

[@WattsUpDev]

If it’s available in the US then it’s Available in California

[@someguy8109]

Im confused who this bike is made for. Either you get a sport touring bike or a real supersport... why this?

[@acjohn6995]

People like me who want a sport tourer that's more exciting than the 650f. We don't really track much.

[@walilololo]

People like me didn't have balls to ride supersport bike.

[@Jdaminbf4]

Bothers me they use those ugly turn signals. They should’ve used the same style front and rear signals from the 14-15 VFR

[@ianglynwilliams]

CB650R has metzeler roadtec 01s...

[@TreyyDaMenaceFan]

lovely road

[@lifelife2517]

Hi just a question for anyone experienced do u think this would be a good beginner bike I've never ridden before and I'm looking for something I won't get bored of for at least 1 year in a half to two years I heard the 650 class is good for this so yeah,??

[@Charles_muttgomery]

Yes i started on a yamaha r3.it was fun but to slow for me on the interstate.i love my cbr650r.smooth.plenty of power .fun in the turns.i would recommend.only learn to ride before you get on it too hard

[@KoreanRidersDailyLife]

ah....i will add it!!! must

[@KhalidMA]

You're very good 😊 and I enjoy every video you display. I need your professional opinion though. My son fell off my bike several months ago. I recorded it as I was trailing from behind. The er6n is up on the road today after 4 months in 'ICU' due to insurance redtapes. Could you please do a kind of visual investigation and post your comment please. It's in this channel. Video titled "er6n down. Nothing else matters but my son" Appreciate it Adam.

[@ChaseN194]

Someone explain, how does one sport ride without bringing a bike to the track? And how does one sports ride when you can't adjust suspension? Sounds like a limited beginner bike.

[@AmazingPoultry]

not sure why this bike weighs so much, especially when an mt 07 weighs 400 lbs wet.

[@ticopain]

The fairing and a 4 cylinder vs 2 cylinder motor (means bigger motor and exhaust), not sure of the spec but brakes might be a little bit bigger also

[@AmazingPoultry]

ticopain tru

[@salskars6637]

@@AmazingPoultry - The cat-delete and a lighter silencer will shave enough weight for it's target buyers.

[@WattsUpDev]

AmazingPoultry And the MT 07 gets smoked by the CBR650R too!

[@anirbanghosh5066]

Why to spend so much for honda cbr650r with vibrations post 6k rpm..better to buy yamaha r3 with half the price and super smooth with capable engine as well

[@Kelevelin]

Why not buy a bicycle with 10th the price and no vibrations at all? They are just in no way comparable.

[@anirbanghosh5066]

@@Kelevelin hmmmm u said it right

[@tuomasheikkinen9251]

Yamaha r3 with half the power as well...

[@MC-Racing]

Last!! oh wait :-/

[@BF703]

Best looking most disappointing 500/650

[@WattsUpDev]

Disappointing how?

[@BF703]

WattsUpDev because they’re slow and heavy

[@thomastribulus3748]

kawi ninja 650 is the most dissapointing 650

[@superfelele]

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