2021 Honda CB650R Review | First Ride

[@Thirsty_Fox]

The orange lights on at the front really help drivers recognize it as a vehicle and gives info on distance and speed. Having a single white light blends in to all the other lights and could be any distance or speed and look about the same.

[@dsofe4879]

I didn't like the running lights on mine, until I saw another cb650r coming my way while I was stopped at an intersection at night. Definitely makes a huge difference.

[@mohammadmustafa3565]

instablaster...

[@ridingwithrusso7790]

I think this the best looking naked out there right now! The pipes look like a work of art. And the sound screams. 90ishing HP, I don’t think anyone needs more. Another great video, thank you!

[@nbt74]

I must admit, when i was looking for my first "big" bike (2 years ago next week) this was a serious contender, went for the Street Triple in the end and and still very happy with my decision. Totally agree with the finish and the blue is great.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@drambie]

Not sure about the other 199,999 subscribers, Andy, but personally I would love it if you could make sure to include a close-up view of the instrument cluster of all the bikes you do the first reviews and specs listing. Great work as usual. Keep it up!

[@GarethNewman]

Definitely agree. I think it's one of the key differentiating bits of all the bikes in this segment.

[@robinmarshall751]

Great review, I've had my 2020 version for 6 months and can't disagree with any of your points both good and bad. Not perfect but she's mine and I love her!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad we concur!

[@roberteaston1662]

Had about 25 bikes but i love my CB650R. Superb for the real world

[@DanDude2905]

I don't like the idea of those indicator running lights either. A quick glance from a car driver on one side of you and they may decide that you are turning, and pull out.

[@G58]

Great point. This is an American idea that works there because they are used to it. But expecting UK BMW and Audi drivers to figure it out is asking a bit much IMO. This is potentially more dangerous than a safety measure. I can also see a likely legal excuse for bad drivers to exploit in the event of an accident.

[@alyeanna]

I admire your dedication. Doing a motorcycle review at 0°. You're amazing!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you very much!

[@giovanniricci2869]

I was about to say that as well. Totally agree 👍

[@TheRealFSXGuys]

Had one of the very first CB650R's on the road, superb bike. A couple of questionable components such as hose clamps etc whcih prematurely rusted but didnt prove to be too much of an issue. I also had a lot of false neutrals until the bike was over 1000 miles, after that I think it bedded in a bit, still have the odd false neutral but probably due to my lack of enthusiasm with the gear shifter. Only other complaints have been that the screen scratches very very easily, the paint on the screen mount is thin and chips easliy from stones and the exhaust will drag on the ground if you are pushing the bike to lean over. Positives, the engine is amazing for the price, really economical if you ride it economically, servicing and parts are cheap, and its a really fun bike to ride, from communting all the way up to sporty sunday rides. Most Ive done in a day is 450 miles through sunshine and rain on a mix of a roads and motorways and I was relatively comfotable with two comfort breaks and one fuel stop in between! awesome bike and would definately reccomend!

[@kainreaver3596]

You always seem to have a reason you 'can't go mad'. It's fine to just be a leisurely rider 😆

[@bobadam4225]

Nice starter bike as you say. The downpipes remind me of the honda 400 f1 back in the late 70's.

[@roserstefan]

I bought a 2021 CB650R in January. My first ever motorbike. Enjoying it so far.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice bikes aren’t they....

[@blackice5604]

Can't believe came across your review of Honda cb650r 2021 Ive recently purchased the very bike you reviewed couldn't believe unknown at the time of purchase it Im really pleased with my purchase lovely bike and perfect for myself and my first bike. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cool!

[@davidmitchell7714]

It is the bike I chose to be "my first big bike" - and I love it. Great video as usual!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good choice! ...and thanks!

[@sandorharaszti4359]

I have had this bike for 3 weeks and I also love it. it thrusts like an electric locomotive just much faster and so smooth and fun to ride it. it is also my first big bike after a 125 duke. Have a lot of joy riding your bike.

[@matthewcoggon9730]

Perfect timing Andy! I’ve been on a bit of a cb650r video binge for the last few weeks now, what a lovely bike!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@teneretraveller8980]

Downpipes remind me of my old 400/4. Lovely look. And the farmers do need to clean their act up before they drag the fields onto the roads . Nice one like that a lot. Don't need any more as you say. Happy travels

[@PhilC184]

I was thinking that about the 400/4, too!

[@Banditmanuk]

Best looking middleweight naked and that exhaust is one of the nicest Euro 5's out there. Hope you got the two buckets out and got that road salt off.

[@cccycling5835]

I just bought one of these after a couple of years hiatus from motorcycling, my first bike being a Honda VFR750 and my last one being a Harley Road Glide. I think this bike might the bike I’ve been looking for my whole life.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, good aren’t they….

[@markjackson7650]

I did my test on the old model of this bike and it was a fantastic little bike. I can only imagine the new one is even better.

[@toofastnobrakes]

I’m 6’5” and I fit on this bike surprisingly well. Though I don’t mind the tucked feeling

[@JDMz]

Congrats on 200k buddy.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@Steve-motorcycles]

I don’t think you can go wrong in this segment of the market, the Trident and the Honda are great bikes but for fun factor, my favourite is still the MT07. The CP2 engine nails it

[@grantbrown8176]

Been waiting on this review for ages, I value your opinion and glad your impressions are generally positive. I got one as my first big bike last month and am really enjoying it.

[@mattjordan5236]

Forget the morning cartoons, this and a coffee is all I need when I wake up

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Matt!

[@mau5pilot854]

Agreed

[@vess6934]

Agree

[@jbuckley2546]

Careful what you say about farmers, you'll have them dropping cows on you from bridges.

[@glenwhyte2555]

😂

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Lol 😆🤣😂

[@robbikebob]

It's a great looking bike. It stomps all over the MT in looks and quality. I wish they would do the neo cafe style on the cb500 as I'm not a fan of 4 cylinder bikes. I think it's style would suit the 500 too.

[@maxscrymgeour3969]

Done 11000 miles on my 68 plate cb650r still love it, still got a sore bum after an hour. Kinda want to change but have settled into it so well I don’t know what I’d get!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Thanks Andy, great first impressions review and love (as you know) the infamous fashion show at the end. It’s interesting as in Australia, for both the CB650R and Trident we only get the restricted version. The Honda being just an A2, however Triumph have made a version of the Trident just for the Australian and NZ learner markets (LAMS) so it actually produces around 53 bhp. Another interesting point is the price difference in Australia as the Trident is about 700 pounds more expensive than the CB650R... So this leads me to just one simple question (taking the dollars out of the equation) if you had to pick one out of the two which would be the winner for you and why. Thanking you in advance Sir for your answer. Keep up the great work! 👍😎🇦🇺

[@TheByobb1]

I have the full fairing version of this bike CBR 650R. I agree with you on the gearbox false neutral. I find the gearbox just requires you to give it a good positive shift if you get lazy and just softly kick up it tends to happen. Also Honda offers a factory quick shifter and it works great! All in all I love the bike.

[@_AnanasIEgenJuice_]

Took my license on a MT07 last summer. Got one of these in the pearl gray about 2 weeks ago as my first bike (some might say a bit much power for a first one) and im crazy happy with it. Only have 220km on it yet because of bad weather but looking forward to getting it broken in so I can get a proper feel of what it can do

[@scottstewart5784]

My first bike was a 1981 CB650 (in 1982). You'll be fine. It's well-mannered.

[@scotteger6271]

I just picked up a 2021 CB500X yesterday and it has that same instrument cluster...I was surprised how well it works and is easy to see, even in the sunlight. The clutch on that CB500X seems like the clutch on this...weightless to pull but hard to get to that engagement point...I'm sure I'll get used to it soon. The one thing I'll give my CB500X credit for, no issues finding neutral. Amazing a bike can be in a crate at a dealer in the morning, assembled and me riding it home that afternoon and everything feels amazing on it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Congratulations on the new bike! Nice one.....

[@scotteger6271]

@@TheMissendenFlyer thank you sir I'm enjoying it quite a bit

[@PhilC184]

That’s a smart bike. Seems like Honda even make their engines look good nowadays.

[@zidisrider]

I don't like short,naked bikes but this... I would love to have it as a second bike...So cheap new and the sound is so beautiful without even an aftermarket exhaust and not to mention how pretty it looks . I requested a test drive!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it's a fabulous bike I reckon - love that 4 cylinder engine....

[@woooster17]

0:55 “absolutely freezing day” You are a braver man than me... that looks far to cold for me. I would only last 5 minutes before my Raynauds shut my fingers down, the snot flows from my nose into my mouth, and my eyes stream to the point I cannot see! No thank you. 😄 We appreciate you bringing us some bike content though 👌🏼

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What I do for you!!

[@5ebra1]

200k subscribers. Well done TMF. Great review again. Scoot Toots loves his 650 and I recommend his KZbin channel to anyone thinking about getting one.

[@maxmorgan4453]

I am a biker and a farmer, so to some degree can see both sides of the argument. Farmers do not enjoy driving their tractors on the road, they do it when it is necessary. We are sometimes inconvenienced by tractors, horses, boards of cyclicts, doddery old people driving eratically. I also live near a airship and on sunny days in non civic times we have swarms of noisy light aircraft buzzing about when we are trying to enjoy a BBQ. So I guess on this crowded island we have to put up with each other and be aware of hazards such as tractors. At least farmers are producing milk, eggs, bread etc.. This stuff is required year round.

[@stevetaylor8698]

Yep, never complain about farmers on a full stomach.

[@maxmorgan4453]

My comment was perhaps a little grumpy. However you do get quite allot of complaints when you are just trying to get stuff done. Once a angry posh women from a big house asked me to stop combining because the dust was blowing into her swimming pool. That is true😂

[@garethtemple6242]

Zero degrees, snow on the ground...got to admire your commitment to your viewers! Big fan of this bike but it would be a tough choice between this and the Triumph. Possibly the Triumph would just get my vote by a narrow margin.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You mean the Trident (rather than the Street Triple?)

[@garethtemple6242]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, I meant the new Trident. I think that's the direct competition.

[@MoroMagrew]

Great to see the return of the fashion segment! Great review as always! Always been a bit unsure on the look of the CB650r, but you have really pointed out the good parts of it! Still a bit unsure myself.

[@shmac96]

Best color! I always end up forgetting about this bike until I see a review and I want it again. lol! So happy youre reviewing it! Buck stops with you mate!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to help!

[@ben_9134]

Those pipes look so good! A river of steel flowing in perfect harmony, very nice.

[@iantroughton8873]

Taken from the original 400/4 which I have! Shame the radiator spoils it but that’s Euro 5 for you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Look cool don't they!

[@grh6439]

Great review. The field mud is always on the riding line and being the season of top dressing roads with stone chippings (in Lincolnshire anyway) this always seems to be on the best roads for riding!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it!

[@adiohead]

I always think that those indicator daylight running lights might confuse a car in thinking you're turning at the wrong angle and a fleeting glance.

[@TheRealFSXGuys]

Ive never had an issue with people pulling out on me with them. I think the v bright DRL's combined with the indicators being solid yellow kind of make people look a bit longer?

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review. I quite like this bike. It didn't seem especially exciting at face value & often appears overlooked but it actually looks nice & has decent real world performance. It also no doubt has great Honda build quality & reliability too. It's probably more of a competitor to the Trident than people give it credit for. It's been out on a limb with it's pricing compared to the twins in this category for a few years until Triumph moved the bar with the cost of the Trident & the Honda's now very much been brought it in to play which is no bad thing.

[@2WCapo]

The CB500F has the same shift linkage. It works fine and there are aftermarket rear sets that make it even better.

[@stevepovey2489]

As others have said, anybody that owned a 400/4 (me) will be attracted to this bike. As much as I love the looks though, two things would stop me from buying now; firstly I prefer 'stonky' bikes to 'whizzy' ones and secondly I like something I can pot panniers on. I think I would look at the Tracer 7. Great bikes though, I did ride one last year and it was fun. Let's all agree how great it is to be spoilt for choice

[@thimbur3543]

Those exhaust downpipes remind me of the old CB400/4 I used to have back in the 70's

[@AlsRides]

'32 inch in the trousers' - TMF, 2021

[@Sismodium]

We'll have to ask Mrs Flyer to confirm. :D

[@theolneyrider]

I think the Honda CBF range are really good looking from the 125 right up to the 1000. Another excellent video sir, it covered everything including snow riding! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@soulrebelno1]

I've just passed my full category 'A' motorcycle test on a brand new Honda CB650R, and I did all my DAS training on various 2020 models at the Ride Academy based next door to Smiths Honda in Chester. I love everything about the bike, especially the sound, it nearly took my head off the first time I opened up the throttle! I like the 2021 upgrades, especially the front suspension and they've improved the dash. The Pearl Smokey Grey colourway is supposed to be nice as well. I can can get £500 off a new Honda motorcycle for completing their DAS course, so guess which bike I'm gonna buy! The thing is they're short of stock at the moment and the ship isn't due in for at least three weeks. 🙁

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It'll be worth the wait! ...and well done on passing your test...

[@soulrebelno1]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks, it was certainly a lot harder than when I did my car test many moons ago! Looking forward to the follow up CB650R videos, great bike. 👍

[@jamesmcguckin6288]

Another great review, impressive Honda. I’d like to see you do more reviews on 2 up bikes. What’s the best for comfort long and short rides. Your workwear is expensive but you deserve it. Thanks again Andy. ✊

[@johnDukemaster]

Well done mr Flyer! That gearlever arrangement is the same as the CB500! Maybe you did that film after this one? I have a -19 model and I've put just over 31000km on it...in old money it must be 46 stonesquarefeetlbs or something. Gearbox is smooth as cutting in hot butter. I lowered the footrests with a couple of brackets with 20mm offset. Made a hugh difference! And a slightly taller handlebar. My first long trip was a 550km ride in 6 hours in all. No problems at all. And 24km/litre is quite good. If I ride it as if it was a loaner, I can come down to 20, but that's hard work! It's a really good machine in every way. So good I bought one for my son, an A2 version. Fingers crossed next wednesday for his test! I recommend the CB650R for everbody.

[@jaffamaddin]

Great review! I do like the sound from a 4 cylinder! Reminds me a little of my 600 Bandit ...it really was all the power you need on the road. In later years I traded up to a 1200 Bandit and although the extra power was nice....it was so much heavier than the 600 and turned out to be less fun. Keep doing what your doing :-)

[@markbright7845]

Those four downpipes remind me of a 400 Four from the late seventies. Corrosion magnets, and an absolute bastard to keep looking good.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I think they look great!

[@ahmeteken8498]

I'd be interested to see you take a ride on the previous model to see how they compare 🤔

[@brianperry]

I owned a previous incarnation the CB650F, a 2016 Matt Black version. I found it quite comfy and pretty nimble 'but' its transmission sounded and felt harsh...Of course the dealer said there was nothing wrong! but the problem, if indeed there was one, was planted in my mind. I sold it on and bought a Street Triple675R....infinatly superior.. Andy, you are so intrepid and dedicated to bring your thoughts on a new motorcycle in such awful weather conditions, not to mention the mud on roads...I seem to remember ''once upon a time'' farmers and builders could be fined for fouling the roads with mud and debris ....how things have changed.

[@Nugralized]

@@brianperry I have ridden the same color, but 2015. can't agree more with the transmission. a lot of false neutral and still can't get used with the clutch even though I've ridden for a whole week

[@mickmiller9936]

Great review Andy. I’m looking at this for my first big bike as I’ve got the 125 version. Great looking machine and power wise I think is enough for a novice.

[@TheHeck69]

i was thinking about getting the 2023 model one and slapping a restrictor on it... very very tempting bike

[@neilking1]

Nice initial review of the bike. I do find that Google seem to be increasing the frequency of adverts, quite irritating (not enough that I'm prepared to pay 😉).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes KZbin are certainly turning up the frequency of adverts- sorry about that....

[@guyr7351]

Strange as not sure what the trigger is for adverts but I am over half way through without an interruption

[@neilking1]

@@guyr7351 it's certainly an algorithm of sorts but as you say it does vary.

[@gurbie]

“I wonder if I can pull into the pub...” All right! Oh... for pictures. Ah well.

[@alexbarnes8938]

Hi Andy - Been waiting for you to review the CBR650, great stuff as ever. I have had the 2020 model for just over a year now and I agree with most of your observations. Worth noting that the optional heated grips are fabulous, a must have item in the frozen north of Sweden even in the summer. I can confirm the gearbox is smooth as silk after 3000km and the optional quick-shifter (up only) is very slick too. Last thing, I know your bike was not run in yet, but you really feel the rush after 8000rpm and it pulls right the way to the red line. First track day of the season in 5 weeks, can't wait! All the best.

[@dutchdryfly]

I loved mine but had to get rid of her due to the high frequency vibration gave me golfers elbow in both my arms. I now ride a 2017 VStrom 1000 and no more pain.

[@ShortCycle.]

Great (and brave re; Road conditions )review of a lovely looking bike - first genuinely nice looking exhaust since the new regs came in. This over a Trident 100%

[@robedmunds7163]

Nice looking bike. No centre stand again though. By now we should have electric centre stands that wind down at the push of a button.

[@theenzoferrari458]

Yesssss

[@bmwgsblackgus7636]

Looking forward to more about this motorbike its one I'm interested in getting and I value your impressions of it . Thanks for braving the cold 🥶

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No problem 👍

[@bytesandbikes]

I passed my 'A' on the earlier version. I loved the smooth engine and the handling, but the gearbox gave you false neutrals all over the place, and the throttle was really snatchy at low revs. A bit sad to see they haven't fixed those, otherwise this bike would be pretty much perfect. Do love that colour though.

[@guyr7351]

That’s exactly what I found in this bike low speeds marred by the snatchy throttle plus just did not like the high revs

[@Jose1maneZ]

Hi A quick question 10:01-Polishing those out.... How do you polish those out? 😁 I'm thinking of getting a CB but wonder is it possible to keep them nice? and how? Tips? advice? Thanks

[@paulfowler6665]

Another good video. I tend to watch most of your videos if I'm interested in the bike or not. I like the fashion bit too but have a couple of questions. As you have loads of helmets why not do a video on just these for someone like me looking for a new one soon? Also its recommended to replace them at 5 years does this mean your going to have stacks of helmets over 5 years old you won't be able to wear anymore before long?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I am thinking about that....

[@jamesf8864]

Really useful vid, thanks. I've got a test ride booked this weekend and hope I might be buying a second hand one soon. Have now subscribed, having watched a handful of vids of yours over the years 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome along James!

[@alexskirvin1956]

It's everything I've always wanted changed about my 2001 nighthawk 😈 Love the fit and finish on those headers. Fuel injected, rear disc.....

[@TheTwinPost]

This bike has been launched in India for the first time ever and they've priced it higher than the Z900 and as much as the Street Triple-R... Plus the CBs power has been restricted to 87ps / 57nm.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh dear - wonder what the justification for that is?

[@TheTwinPost]

@@TheMissendenFlyer For pricing there really isn't any justification and for power they claim it because of the lower quality of fuel available here.... But then the Trident, Street Triple and Z900 offer same power figures as that of the international variants 🤷

[@neti_neti_]

Honda only interested in selling Activa now in 6G , My friend is Getting his Trident Delivered on 19 this month .

[@chirag4]

@@neti_neti_ yes, expecting my trident on 19th, thanks. Feeling pretty stoked. Can't wait to hear the Triple-Symphony !!

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Great first ride💖💖👏🏼👏🏼. I always find it weird that manufacturers loan out bikes for tests during winter. It's hard to really properly get an impression of a bike when it's freezing outside and you can't really do the normal rides through twistie roads. Especially the handling requires warmer temperatures fort proper testing.

[@marksimpson5218]

I know what you mean, but it’s still great advertising for the brand.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I ride all year round so to me this is "real world" riding - I think it makes more sense than me attending launches at exotic sunny locations (which I always decline when invited for that reason).....

[@Roy_Godiksen]

@@TheMissendenFlyer I very much agree. The whole "press launch ride" thing is basically sett up for manufacturers to give a best possible impression of a new bike and I never trust a single word said in those things. Which is why I subscribe to you and other like minded channels. I'm just surprised that manufacturers lend out bikes during winter, in stead of, mid April to late September. I guess it is to show of the bikes before people start buying a bike for spring.🙂

[@Roy_Godiksen]

@@marksimpson5218 absolutely. And it's great that they do it at all. That way we get the best, most honest impressions. 👍🏻🙂

[@slab100]

Nice review. Makes me not regret decision getting one. Ordered 4 weeks ago and still waiting for delivery date! Argg. Dying for it to arrive! Watching vid helps though 👍

[@karlosh9286]

yes, switch gear on Honda's is good , apart from the horn and indicators are the wrong way around ! I guess it's fine if you only ride Hondas.

[@paulconnell1309]

Good review. Thanks Flyer. I hope to test one over the next couple of weeks. A couple of questions. Was the suspension hard on rough roads? Our roads are shocking, especially the twists. Where I live the CB650R is a couple of hundred pounds more than the GSX S750. The GSX is older school and Euro4, more ponies, rain mode and some adjustment on the suspenders. Slightly fatter rear tyre and needs a small screen. Which would you buy? (ps I also rode GSX S1000. Wonderful but too much for regular city riding...)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'd have the CB650R - loved that bike....

[@staudio]

Never really paid any attention to that bike. Looks pretty sweet, only think I would look into is adding a tail tidy kit (or what ever they are called) to clean up the back. Being that it's a Honda, change the oil/proper maintenance and it will probably run forever.

[@altypeRR]

The false neutrals can be sorted with a racetorx gear shift support. It completely illuminated the issue on my 2019 CBR650R

[@altypeRR]

Oh snd rear shock is the same as pre 2021 but the forks are upgraded from the 41mm standard size piston SFF to the big piston SFF.

[@cliveomahoney4096]

I think the problem with the false neutrals is associated with the clutch lever adjustment. It is quite fickle and a bit of a problem. Finding neutral (when I want it) on mine is easy, however. Finish is still great after 2 winters.

[@Desmo904]

Looks like a nice bike. You can definitely see the heritage back to something like the CB400-Four with the exhaust headers.

[@mikefrancais]

You lost me when you said your legs were tucked up a bit high. That’s a dealbreaker for me anymore. But thanks for such a wonderful great review as always

[@UltimateDazzle]

I’ve always thought these naked Hondas look the business, sounds lovely too

[@jeffsmithvideos]

I had my first ride on a big bike last Saturday and this was the model. Going up from my YS125, I was weary of this as I was expecting to be on something with a bit less power, like a Z650. But I was more than comfortable riding this machine. Looking forward to my full training in June, which will be on the CB650R, and then hopefully a purchase of a big bike soon after. Still not sure if this machine would be a bit too much for a first big bike, I was looking at the CB500F before I got on this one. Anyway, great vid as always 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes maybe go with the CB500F to hone your craft a bit first.....

[@malcolmpatton7817]

Was my bike of choice but the wife said pillion pegs to high so purchased two Honda cb500x always meet the nicest people on a Honda

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

The 500x is a great bike too!

[@malcolmpatton7817]

@@TheMissendenFlyer now the wife agreed to the 500x what do I buy next ? The triumph t100 in red and white paint scheme looks great we she go for it only time will tell wish me luck

[@stephenoclarke8703]

Inverted display, it could be described as I think. Love your channel😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’m delighted to hear that - thank you!

[@cameronrobb591]

Another great review. Been itching for this one for a while 😊, currently I've got a cb500f and was thinking of this as my next steed 🤔

[@guyr7351]

When I was doing some rider refresher training I rode this and the cb500 preferred the twin. Found the four too buzzy with the revs having always had twins the four just felt strange. Also found the 650 horrible when around town at 30, hard to get what felt a smooth ride, very snatchy on the throttle

[@docmarten8382]

Watching the video, Silk Sonic, Bruno Mars latest on Alexa, the CB650 showing a nod to the ‘75 400Four exhaust.... I’m having a retro moment! Instant panic.... I’m late for school. Love the engine note, nice linear traction, and those new light clutches must make it a delight to ride.

[@scottbailey5644]

Excellent review. I like it, a lot. Love the pipes and I do like the silky smooth sound of an in line 4!

[@stephenfleming7056]

Much prefer this over the Trident and I'm a Triumph guy! both made in Thailand as far as I am aware. Prefer the Looks of the Honda all round. Brakes look better even if they are same performance, and there is no chance of the wife getting on the back of a Trident. I don't like the Tridents swing arm mounted reg plate and indicators set up, just going to get in the way of washing back wheel etc. The Honda's traditional mount could do with a tail tidy as you suggest but still prefer it. Trident would look silly with a Givi rack/ top box, Honda not so much LOL, something I always consider as they are so handy, must be my age. Thanks for going out down the farm tracks.

[@trevb464]

Great review Andy and I pretty much agree with all of your comments. I've owned mine for a couple of years now. For me, although a compact bike I find it a bit heavy and the seat height just a bit too high. Bear in mind I'm only around 5'7 with 29'' inseam and only about 11 stone. Yesterday I test rode the low version of the Street Triple R, and for me it felt a great fit. The Honda is a great bike but will be gone in a couple of weeks. Very excited at the prospect of owning the Triumph! Keep up the great work. Atb Trev 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Trev!

[@davidellis5964]

Good review. I remember the Honda 600 Hornet lovely smooth engine but you have to ring its neck to get it up to good speed. The 1000cc is probably the better option.

[@G58]

This is the successor to the Japanese domestic market CB-1 400F (NC27) which some of us have been requesting for a long time. But that seat is far too hard. Far too many ads. FIVE and it’s only half way through! Insane.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry about that - KZbin seem to be serving more these days....

[@G58]

TheMissendenFlyer Aren’t you able to set the number and style of ads? I’m sure you (and all KZbin channel owners) are very conflicted over this, because the more ads on your videos the more money you make. But have you watched your videos as we see them? Whereas the experience used to be a relief from commercial TV, it has now become like an even more intrusive goldfish version of the worst cable channels! And Despite all their algorithms which can obviously detect whether you’re contradicting official medical advice, Google/KZbin is totally incapable of finding a suitable place for inserting these intrusive messages. Are you aware that they frequently not only interrupt sentences, but even words? And the last one often interrupts the very last word of the vid! I’m sure I’m like many others who find this nonsense ruins the experience. But that’s their obvious intent, hence the regular invitation to pay for ad free KZbin. I’m equally certain that I’m not alone in neither wishing to pay for something that KZbin and Google promised would always be free, nor EVER click on ANY ad links. If you can find any way to improve the situation I’m sure it would be much appropriated. Unless it improves, I’m boycotting all channels with more than one ad at the beginning and one at the very end. Will check back in a few weeks. Cheers

[@billcotton1551]

The pipes are awesome. Great looking bike overall.

[@izmael_kneafcy]

Sat perfectly on the fence there.

[@palantir135]

I did my driving lessons on a naked bike in midwinter. No heated grips, so it was bloody cold. I then decided that I would need a bike with a wind screen to buy and I did ever since. There are a lot of naked bikes and also sport bikes in the Netherlands but you won’t see a lot of them riding in winter. You will see a lot more all road bikes and also sports tourers with wind screen, heated grips etc. The blue color looks gorgeous on the Honda. The back siderische ugly.

[@Marie579]

Brilliant! Good looking bike too, have you done any reviews regarding helmet noise I have a LS2 open face it’s legal but that’s about it, it’s deafening

[@KODEGREY]

Great review flyer!! It's nice to see a proper unbiased review of this bike. I just did a 12,000 mile review of my 2018 CBR650f on my channel. Fully faired version. Your not kidding about the reliability.

[@gilvansouza]

Theres acres of dry and clear space in the car park and he goes and parks in the bit that's got lots of snow, lol.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Makes for a bnetter thumbnail pic

[@jamesstephenson1657]

Hi what's your thoughts on a good mid size bike 650r , street triple 765 or triumph trident ?

[@ian7666]

I used to own, actually passed my test on, the Honda Hornet, that this bike eventually replaced. Sounds very similar, and I only disliked the short gearing ratios common to 600s that are a painwhen commuting - I practically wore the toes out of my boots with all the shifting... but looks a good machine. What might help your reviews, since you always mention it, is a feet-up photo of you on the bike, to better judge the leg position and relative crampedness (or otherwise). Like the jacket, and a reasonable price by comparison!

[@shino8854]

Was that a PC41 2007-2013 hornet!? Worth the change? On specs very similiar figures.

[@Grahamvfr]

Very nice looking bike, perhaps a safer design over the (some say) over styled trident. But I feel the trident has a bit more soul to it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it possibly does, still think I might go for the Honda though, I just prefer the looks - although the Trident is bang up to date and a little cheaper - hard to argue against it....

[@johnwood7306]

Hi TMF, great video as usual. I had the cbr650r version 2019.I found the dash was not very good,in certain light it was very hard to read anything. Got a 2019 Street triple rs after 10 months, the best decision I've made, brilliant bike and sound. Take care, 👍🏍🏁

[@jeremycubs8331]

Hi sir can you specify what makes the Street Triple RS superior to this bike? Thank you

[@dtzyYT]

The trident looks better, but it's really hard to choose it over a honda at their price point!