2018 Honda CB650F Review

[@A.Gorilla.]

I am a learner rider and I got the cb650 instead of the parallel twin competitors specifically because the inline four requires more deliberate revving to open up the power. Easier to manage throttle control and not surprise myself with lots of power, but still access it if I need to.

[@ewganhoff]

I have the same one as the video. This bike has a surprisingly usable mid range but it really comes alive up top. Plenty of power to be very very naughty on the road. The suspension is also good, especially the front, feedback inspiring confidence and being stable and flickable at the same time. It's a great overall package.

[@sarahdell4042]

I’ve heard it’s super lazy to turn and feels heavy?

[@ewganhoff]

@@sarahdell4042 Nah, I have to respectfully disagree. The steering is very neutral when going slow or very fast, it is a Honda after all, and the don't usually get these things wrong. It just goes where I want it with predictability and total confidence. Maybe the front tyre was low on pressure when the person who told you that rode it. My only problem with the front end is a vain one - I think Honda should have ponied up and used USD forks, to go with the sporty look of the rest of the bike. On the other hand I love the action of the dual bending valve forks, they work very well absorbing bumps around town but provide great support when hammering the front break or sending it in the twisties.

[@user-rb3jw7yj9o]

​@sarahdell4042 not true. Feels very light and flickable on the move. It's a bike that you keep in the mid rev range to access power quickly. People who say that sort of stuff are doing it wrong, probably used to riding big twins (1200 GS for example).

[@marjan3kov452]

I have it. It is an amazing bike!

[@smugslug995]

I ride the CBR650. Same bike with a bit more faring and slightly different bars. If you have proper control of your seating position using knee pressure and core muscles to prevent your butt from sliding around, it is nigh impossible to knock your jewels on the tank as mentioned from 3:20 . If you sit this thing like a mobility scooter you really deserve those knocks, bro.

[@chapn7]

I love being able to zoom to fill on my phone and it doesn't cut anything off, but actually FILLS the screen 👍 good shit guys

[@Surpriseify]

Not once do i see you take this thing to the powerband, this thing dominates the 650class when you let the engine stretch. It punches way above its weight, and its evident in tracktimes. Some brazilian bike show tested it against the MT-07 and z650. The CB was over 3 seconds quicker. No contest to be honest.

[@beekk2954]

tell them bro.....most of the people who talks about this bike never ride a reasonable distance on it, its a beast in 650cc category tho am having z900 at the moment which is in another league entirely..when riding in a group and you have been left behind that when you will realise you need power which kawi n650 lacks. moreso i wasnt impressed with mt07

[@Surpriseify]

Thanks Bee, none of the 650's are without their flaws in my opinion, they all have to fit a budget. But the CB is definitely the best in class. Ahh z900, i envy you!

[@beekk2954]

HappyOwl z900 is a beast...the gearbox is smooth as water lol. At 40km/h gear 6 zooms like gear1

[@drewtaylor6623]

Very true all people can see is that it's got about 11hp less than the old hornet. Who give a shit! It's more solid down the bottom of the rev range where you need the power most ! People don't understand this.

[@drewtaylor6623]

It's also faster than the hornet with 10 more hp. That proves it's not all about bloody high HP !

[@kedwardsTWO]

Picking my cb650f up today. Excited is one word, but probably not strong enough.

[@dp-gf6yk]

I pick mine up tomorrow! :) not much sleep to be had tonight!!

[@kedwardsTWO]

@@dp-gf6yk Hope you've been enjoying it, bro. keep safe on the roads.

[@BoschVoyage]

That intro edit was sick

[@ddecamello]

Nice review thanks! I'm looking at either an MT-07 or the CB650F as my first bike. I was pretty sold on the MT but seems like this might be more comfortable for a tall rider (I'm 6'4") and a little safer for a newbie on the throttle response.

[@BiZinatChos]

I'm 6'0, and the MT-07 is bordering on too small for me. I think at 6'4" you'd be cramped.

[@mihaelsvab5876]

i'm literally thinking the same thing, mt07, cb650f or even a kawasaki er6n or z650

[@generaldistrust]

@@mihaelsvab5876 er6n will force you to lean so low & forward you might regret passing on the CB650F. the others are more commutable and ergonomic. trust me.. -or just sit on all of them, especially the ER6N -you'll see what I mean.

[@MiguelOliveiraPF]

How tall are you bro? Good review 👍👍

[@bartoszymanski]

How tall are You? Awesome Video!

[@generaldistrust]

correct me if wrong, but this engine was changed from a screamer i4 to work\timed like 2 * i2 , as you can hear it purrs more than screams, so it has more linear torque curve than the classic screamer i4 where u must revv it to use it's power & torque

[@AussieRandomVideos]

I rode one yesterday, for a lams bike it goes more than enough for me. I thought the torque was amazing and the high end was magic. At first it made me think it needed another gear.

[@Milen4u]

Was the city ride in Bucharest?

[@disekjoumoer]

Good first review. (or not first?) The bike looks good and I love the fact that someone still makes lightweight inline 4s, but I just don't think it compares well to the Z650 or MT-07 in terms of punch and fun.

[@DriveMagRiders]

It s the first review. We'll make a comparison soon with the MT-07

[@casinosurv21]

Mai repede CA sunt curios. De fapt am decis sa merg cu Honda. Sunetul e muzica ptr urechi, bigger breaks and bigger tank and more comfortable ride and no vibrations.

[@thomas3bulus]

Great review, tho the way you speak reminds me of Borat :-))

[@karampreetsingh1290]

😂😂😂😂

[@codygpatterson]

Very Nice!!!

[@ddecamello]

Please do the MT07 and Z650 comparison video with this bike!!

[@DriveMagRiders]

It s on the list

[@manmachinelifestyle3746]

DriveMag Riders looking forward to it

[@Fertep]

Has the video been done? Send the link

[@kedwardsTWO]

I've had mine just shy of a year now. It is a lovely little bike, but I have some observations 1. Keeping your pipes shiny is a never-ending battle and the top of the pipes by the cylinder head are incredibly hard to get access to. Leave a lot of time to do the pipes, and keep doing it regularly or the metal will be unsalvageable. 2. The plastic is cheap. I've had to replace my indicators because they cracked and the plastic around my dials is no longer clipping together - this drives me nuts. Saying this, the plastic on the tank has no problems. 3. some nuts and bolts need to be tightened from the factory, ive lost a few because of this. 4. Very thirsty bike. Sometimes I only get 100 miles a tank. Despite the aforementioned problems though, I'm still happy with the bike.

[@roberthentges2852]

Really is the mpg that bad, are you full throttle majority of the time?

[@jeremycubs8331]

Hi I need to know how thirsty this bike is coz I'm about to buy one, I've heard people saying it can get upto 60mpg even a bit more, would really appreciate if you can share some thoughts!

[@user-rb3jw7yj9o]

Just bought one, went for a long ride today on a mix of roads including a long section of fast twisty goodness. Filled up and covered 220km, gauge now showing 1/3 of a tank remaining. Seems OK to me!

[@jobdone1219]

I just love it.

[@NtGism]

IMO the Hornet this replaced was better in every conceivable way. And if not better, more suitable for the job definitely

[@drewtaylor6623]

NtGism you just don't understand why it's got abit less HP. It's got a much more solid mid range power where you mostly use on a engine on a road.

[@4-n52]

It's a nice looking bike and nice review.

[@robox91]

Why would you mention the wind protecting on a naked bike....

[@tambuchongpinoy2678]

Why the displacement of CB650 is 471cc?

[@antoniojmols]

Cb650f or z650? Who is the best?

[@ripmax333]

the one that fits you better. hop on each one at the dealership and possible get a test ride, the one that makes you smile longer is the best for you.

[@ReValveiT_01]

I've ridden both and personally feel the CB is the better bike all round. But then it also costs about £500 more here in the UK, and the Kawi is also available here on 0% finance where the Honda is 6.9%. So you pays your money, and takes your choice.

[@antoniojmols]

Tks for the comment. Maybe i will buy a suzuki sv650. Same price, but i like a lot the V-twin engine in compare with paralel engines from z650 and cb650.

[@ziggylink9019]

My wife has a Z650, I have a CB650f The CB650f is a bit taller and better sound in my opinion (inline 4 vs parallel twin) The Z650 is a good bike too it all comes down to personal taste. Try them both!

[@ColtColin]

I test rode both these bikes last year. The z650 was so easy to ride, it's so nimble and a really good first big bike. However the cb650 just has thst extra "holy sh!t" factor when you're giving it the beans. I personally prefers the Honda. But the z650 is a great bike too. My best advice to you is take both out and see which one shouts at you the most.

[@Coaja20]

Go with the Triumph Street Triple. It weights around 30kg less and with 3 cylinders you get the best from the 2 worlds.

[@NtGism]

And I suspect better peripherals too (suspension, brakes etc.)

[@TheTwinPost]

Street Triple costs a considerable more than this one. This one's more of a commuter sports naked....while the S-Triple leans a little more towards performance.

[@Coaja20]

Rider'sDen 600€ more expensive.

[@DriveMagRiders]

It's on the way, actually. The review is coming soon

[@ReValveiT_01]

The Striple is well over a grand more here in the UK.

[@banzaicharge3088]

It's really good looking bike but I really dont like the gauge so disappointing.

[@williamse.barreras.2325]

Have 1, it’s amazing. Always naughty times 😂

[@MrSteffi]

Urmează să-mi achizitionez si eu o Honda CB 650 F luna viitoare, are careva dintre voi!?....sa-mi spuna si mie niste pareri?

[@raydon14ify]

Inline 4 the win bois

[@johna6968]

So what you're saying is its boring.

[@jxn0010]

You can hear the Honda quality

[@cristian.cilander1052]

Me parece a mí pero a decir del "Tester" la 650 tiene más contras que a favor??.... Gracias por las imágenes

[@BallerGwow]

I swear it looks like a big grom

[@AlphaOmega40]

Which is better MT 07 or Honda CB650F ?

[@omarbaas123]

AlphaOmega40 I'd choose mt07, along with an SC exhaust with the money you save. That 2-cyl sound man

[@Marco-cl9pb]

MT-07 for fun, acceleration and small city trips CB650F for long trips and top speed

[@drewtaylor6623]

Even thoe the acceleration isn't as good as the 650 😂

[@drewtaylor6623]

For less effort accelerating I agree but the fz07 isn't faster on a 1/4mile

[@rockervolt9177]

The better is the one you will feel at home when on it.

[@kkhalifah1019]

Wish Honda would bore it out to 750cc and put nearer to 100 horses at the real wheel.

[@user-rb3jw7yj9o]

So you can win at Top Trumps? Bikes are for riding not staring at spec sheets of HP you'll never even achieve on the road.

[@kkhalifah1019]

@@user-rb3jw7yj9o Apparently Honda disagrees with you. Since my comment 5 years ago, they have announced the 2023 CB750 that puts out 90 horses. You can stick to your 250 since that's all you need on the road.

[@johncantelon7071]

Keep your hands on the bars!

[@Reithierion]

but keep wearing a stupid open face helmet!

[@tommytruongaus]

What's your definition of "having fun in the city"? Riding like a complete maniac?

[@MP-sp4nx]

whats the F stand for in cb650f and R in cb650r. Does 2018 have cb650r?

[@theburritodaddy9384]

Should be a CBR650F

[@craigd123]

F for fairy, R for race

[@antares7368]

Have you passed your riding test? who dangles their leg out on a bike like a frightened child learning how to ride a bicycle? and please don't say Valentino Rossi, this is the road not a racetrack.

[@kkhalifah1019]

How many KMs out of that 17-litre tank?

[@ColtColin]

I get about 180-190 miles. So what ever that is in km lol

[@dannychilvers3213]

How tall are you? I'm 6ft 5 and wondering if it'll fit me

[@KyleEbright]

I'm 6 ft 4 inch it fits me fine. More than 3 hrs at a time your legs need a stretch start to get cramped

[@estebanfernandez5393]

here's my two cents!!! I've had a Yamaha 750 xs, and a Honda CB 750 Nighthawk, to answer your question, why buy Honda. It has never left me stranded in all the years I've had it, where as the Yamaha was a constant pain in the neck.

[@cavesuki8510]

Esteban Fernandez what was wrong with the Yamaha?

[@ajmf-hy8qt]

@@cavesuki8510 ....that they are cheap shit

[@cavesuki8510]

ajmf 2016 Mine are amazing

[@shmac96]

Doesnt it also compete with the SV650?

[@DriveMagRiders]

Yeah. The SV650 is right there. But it's quite old..

[@azamalikhan1949]

Want this in India

[@bR0JiRu]

CB stands for Commute Bike

[@koofdome]

I prefer it over the 650R any day

[@scandimc]

why would u ever buy a 650cc with 4 cyl? soooo boring to ride compared to the 1-2 cylinder 650s. 690 duke and mt07 are much better.

[@Marco-cl9pb]

it has a higher top speed but I agree it's an heavier bike and probably more "boring" for long trips it's way better than those 1-2 cylinder bikes tho

[@Supermofo338]

I have an fz07 and the fz as fun as it is lack top speed. This bike probably doesn’t have the same punch as the fz off the line but I bet it will destroy the fz on the high way

[@masonbowles1024]

Top5 AF any form of speed challenge it will leave it behind, not that I’ve tested that 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@drewtaylor6623]

Because the inline 4 kicks ass. And is allot smoother. And it's a engine configuration what has been ruleing for years. Why would you ever buy a pathetic single cyclender engine on a 650 ? Now That's boring and isn't no where near as good. OLD TEC you would only see a old classic with a 650 engine lol

[@S01-k9z]

All them 650cc you mentioned sound like shit, that's why you should buy the cb650

[@THIENANDonNguyen]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@frederikkongslv2796]

name of the jacket?

[@yarikyarikus1116]

I'm choosing my first bike and I'm 6'3 ft tall. I would be really thankful if you could tell your height and advice if it would be comfortable for a tall guy like me. Thanks in advance

[@embongbongo1478]

I am 5'11" and had a proper sit on one recently. I had a slight (comfortable) kink in my knees when my feet were flat on the floor. Hope that helps!

[@koofdome]

I'm 6'4 and it's great

[@yarikyarikus1116]

@@koofdome it's already half a year I'm riding this bike. In my opinion it looks small when I'm riding it but It's comfortable and I love my bike

[@kinddiamond6315]

when a new honda model comes out i dont like it. it looks boring .when i see it again after 5 years then i see what honda had in mind . honda models are made to be classic not ''jaw dropping ''

[@like-icecream]

looks too small, need something like b-king size

[@rahulmate7264]

0:38 name of the soundtrack please?

[@yeezywesty3651]

i'm going to guess this is a popular bike ?

[@motorpolitan8884]

Not really. This bike is only popular in Thailand and Brazil, where it is cheaper than the competition and the locals prefering 4 cylinders. In places like the US, the CB650 is more expensive and people prefer less cylinders.

[@Don-lw4cb]

Decent bike but very ugly transformer looks!

[@-jillval3ntin3-38]

look at mt07 looks more plastic and cheap

[@markdennis930]

Yet another fellow European speakinng English with a thick American accent.

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

Romanian accent

[@patrickgardiner5485]

I’m the first one

[@DriveMagRiders]

And the first reply :)

[@erosqing]

Same suspension, same display, same collector pipes, same seat...oh they put the front light of rhe CB500F (wich I have), a new slip-on exhaust and to plastics as "aerodynamic" fenders (sarcasm)....so ktm, triumph, bmw and even yamaha are doing better in my opinion. Honda waste time on expensive "neo retro" models as the cb125r and cb300r wich sucks. There's nothing of old Hornet spirit on this machine. Today I'm disappointed with my bike brand and if you ask me I wouldn't buy it again.

[@475girish]

CB stands for Cross beam.

[@bowhunterxxx]

Nope, just the next model designation there was a C model class then a CA class then CB all the names that came were after the fact.

[@rogervallve7375]

CB stands for cool bike

[@David-hj1ki]

fain in bucuresti

[@thinkdunson]

2:21 just how many hornids have you ridden in your life? and also, just what tf is a hornid?

[@thakoryogesh3735]

Aevrez kitana he

[@nima4416]

You mean Jerky throttle

[@app1mxh]

Borat

[@anthonymignogna1197]

You speak so funny

[@marklacey9029]

Anthony Mignogna .....Borats brother??

[@MrWayneChu]

650+1

[@mr1bienvenu1]

Needs more better back seat for my wife.

[@nickfuller4131]

Thw way you speak makes me angry

[@ireneuszpyc6684]

he's Romanian

[@bjjblackbelt7570]

Honda is the worst bike ever 🤦‍♂️

[@bigg16]

lol WRONG!!!!

[@jamieslife5658]

First, you mean BRAND not bike. And second, it's your opinion so idc.

[@drewtaylor6623]

So why are you watching a video about a honda you troll. Go fuck yourself.

[@meru-sama]

coming from who don't own any bike.

[@555sti9]

Hater gonna hate! 😂😂😂