THE ABSOLUTELY BEST EXHAUST SETUP | Honda CB650R Akrapovic Review Part 2

[@Dopamine_junkie]

Hey man, a fellow Malaysian rider here. I was looking to get a bigger bike and was undecided for the longest time. Your videos helped me decide on the CB650R. I picked a red one up a month ago and made the right choice. It’s an all-rounder, and looking to keep this for a couple of years. This bike feels super underrated in Malaysia. Looking forward to more content from you.

[@HuberHeinrichHuber]

Hoi. Habe die cb650R auch in Rot 😊! Gruss Thailand 1959.

[@doctormanuse4898]

Your Videos are a great Inspiration for me on how to mod the CB650R I just bought. Still Winter over here, so its still a couple weeks out till the first ride. Greetings from another CB650R lover from germany!

[@shindeiru1557]

Ich freu mich schon so krass darauf sie dieses Jahr zu kaufen! In welcher Farbe hast du sie?

[@doctormanuse4898]

@@shindeiru1557 i bought it in blue, but i think about painting the Tank in bronze to supplement the wheels and fork.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@doctormanuse4898 ooo that’s a great idea I bet it would look amazing. Should post it on the Facebook cb650r group.

[@doctormanuse4898]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Look at the first bike in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmPRao2Yoad6aZo

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@shindeiru1557 Hab ich mir auch überlegt aber bei der schwarz ist diese matt/glanz kombo bissl komisch. und bissl zu viel blau drauf. :/ die cbr650r that is, nicht das Nakedbike.

[@2wheelsPL]

New year, new movie. I wish you all the best in 2023 hopefully this year is going to be more calm than previous. Drive safe and isnpire more people with your bike and used mods. Greetings from Poland.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thank you man!! I wish you a great year ahead too and more adventures beit on 2 wheels or any other sort. Take care!

[@2wheelsPL]

@@RUBBERNMETAL I've received my bike yesterday still don't have experience with motorcykles. I wanted to ask about one thing. Took it for a short ride cause I still does not have even licence, passed only theoretical part of the exam and I'm waiting for better weather to finish it. But like I said during yesterday ride I was going around 70 km/h and I started to downshift. I couldn't downshift from 2nd to 1st when my bike was still moving. Is it normal in cb650r or I'm doing something wrong? It was like 5th 4th 3rd 2nd and went to N. After each downshift I let go the clutch obviously but still 1st was available only when the bike copletly stopped and than when kicked it down again I got my first gear.

[@uplerr]

@@2wheelsPL first gear is generally used to just start moving and usually at low speed you would be in second gear. might be a protection like in cars, you cant shift too much too quick because the revs would go too high.

[@2811JPR]

Greetings from México🇲🇽! Awesome content. Love how you articulate what you feel about the bike and your sense of humor. New sub.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hola. Thanks for the wonderful comment you made my day sir!

[@The.JZA.]

With the added power and reduced weight, it works out to about 7% power to weight ratio increase. That is including the weight of the rider. If the rider was 75kg then the increase would be 7% and if the rider was 110kg then the increase would be 6.8%. That's a pretty nice increase and reduces weight means slightly more nimble handling and then you also get the better sound from the exhaust so it's a win-win-win. Initially when I got my CB650R I thought the stock exhaust sounded pretty good and it does, but I still can't stop wondering about the Akrapovic exhaust. It sounds so cool and a lot more bassy. Makes the bike sound a lot more formidable and like a "big bike". Do you think it is worth the cost?

[@riverd8205]

Thank you for your videos. You helped me to decide to buy the cb650r, greetings from the Netherlands ❤

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Greetings! No problem I hope you’re enjoying your bike I still love getting on it even after 3 years of ownership.

[@dinosaffinardi1205]

Bro, so u ride this bike for work everyday right? I means it is a perfect bike for daily use both short n long ride

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Well I take it to work on most days yea. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect as perfect would be a scooter or an adventure bike with better suspension. but if you want a sports bike to ride to work this bike works. On long rides more than an hour.. nahhhh haha it wouldn’t be my pick. Doesn’t mean you can’t but there are many other bikes that do it better.

[@loopusconsultingkosova]

Thank you for your video, I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

My pleasure!!

[@DutchBernyRides]

Hey bro, love your videos and reviews. I ordered this akra exhaust aswel. Did you get a tune for the bike aswel?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks glad you enjoy the video. Did you order the carbon tip or the normal one? I didn’t get a tune for the exhaust it’s not needed according to akrapovic.

[@DutchBernyRides]

@@RUBBERNMETAL I got the normal one, will arive in 3 months. Can't wait! 😀

[@randomlyashes395]

I just get mine year 2022 at this march,last two week i had try ride from johor to penang and back johor..great experience with my leg and butt.jb to penang 8hour total in raining 6hour.penang to johor 7hour total with 3 hour rainy.3 stop filling petrol.thinking to install akra titanium rm5k

[@mrespio141]

When the DB killer was removed can you just install it again with the bolt?

[@Jusumoner1]

Hey bro, nice video! Which bar end mirrors are those?

[@slow.joefreshhh]

Hey man, I'm planning on getting the same exhaust for my CB650r as well. Did the exhaust came with a catalytic converter? Or just the db killer? Thanks!

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Awesome choice! I think the cat converter is removed once you install the full system exhaust.

[@slow.joefreshhh]

Thanks! Just got mine on order and planning on doing it myself. Did you have to get some kind of tune or did the CEL came on? I heard from some the CEL might come on due to the O2 sensors after installation without the cat.

[@Anh-mk3ku]

Hey man, what else do I have to setup if I setup a Akrapovic fullsystem exhaust. Air filter, ECU mapping?

[@supermarah6979]

Any changes on fuel consumption?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Surprisingly it’s about the same as stock.

[@fwbbin]

by the way bro, which camera you use for the vlog? How come it looks like got stabilizer on it ya?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

My main camera is a Sony hdr as300 which is an old camera but it does have a floating lens which gives the video stability. Sony don’t make them anymore.

[@g.donuts3551]

I normally prefer the Yoshi sound, but the Akra on this bike sounds perfect now.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I like the yoshi look to be honest but I could get the akra around USD500 cheaper so it was clear cut the akra for me.

[@XxzDragoRedzxX]

I also use same model on mine too. Could you make other videos about the light supporting equipment for CB650r? Which one is the best among these brands: Loboo or Tun. I am also thinking about purchase one.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey buddy nice bike haha. Light as in spot lights? I don’t plan to install any on this bike unfortunately, the authorities can get quite strict on lights when they want to. Weird…

[@aportsetivac8023]

Did you remap the bike after you install the exhaust?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I didn’t actually. Not necessary but it helps if you do to churn out the best from the bike.

[@captdukiduki9499]

Question.. got any issue with jpj and police? did you tune back your bike after exhaust change?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

So far I’ve only been through a few roadblocks where I clutch in to avoid suspicion and so far I never got checked. No tuning needed but it is recommended probably that you do. I prefer to keep it stock so no tuning done on mine.

[@NTDang]

Update on the bike?

[@alexmlcp]

Hey, did you buy a Gear Shift Shaft Guide Support for this CB650R ?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Yes I did. I got the racetorx and also made a video for it on my page.

[@CommonLoon]

Hello mate, new subscriber here. Can I just ask you how your lower back fares on the cb650r? I like this bike, but after ~2 hours on this bike, my lower back was in agony, imnot that old, and ride a slightly more upright bike ATM, but just wondering if it was just me, or whether it's something you get used to? Cheers pal.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey there. Thanks for the subscribe! Generally I would need to stretch and rest a bit after an hour’s ride mostly due to the hard seat more than the strain on my lower back. Maybe you’re taller than me hence you’re more leaned forward hence putting pressure on your back.

[@CommonLoon]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Yeah maybe that's it but I'm only 5' 10"(on a good day 😆), and that's kinda bang on the target height that most bikes are made for, but I'm fairly new to riding, (about 2 years), so I think I was probably a bit tense on the bigger bike, I'll most likely give it another try before I make a decision. Thanks for the info dude. Appreciate it. Ride safe. 👍🏼😎

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@CommonLoon you’re 2inch taller than me so shouldn’t be much of an issue. Try to use your core more and yea don’t tense the arms see how it goes. Shouldn’t be too bad. All the best ya!

[@gilesshort1093]

Hi, separate issue, but I love the pannier bags you have, where did you buy them from?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Thanks man it was a hit and miss experiment to store rain gear and it’s only on one side. I got it at a custom bike shop meant for Harley and bobber sort of bikes, no particular brand. One thing to note is that you can’t have the side saddle and rear passenger footpegs, it’s one or the other.

[@gilesshort1093]

Thanks for replying. I have a Harley dealer near me here in the uk so I’ll pop in and see what they have.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@gilesshort1093 maybe harley dealer stuff is a bit pricey I went with a low cost faux leather option cos wasn’t sure how it was gonna turn out. Ended up not too bad.

[@wilsonkee2078]

i guess with akra full system and likelyhood of performance air filter, when u going to do a remap, do share the difference, if any. i dont think will see great deal increase in hp/torque, more like daily riding smoothness, if any.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I haven’t found a tuner I trust yet for the remap but I would like to feel the proper tune tho. It’s also my daily so I’d rather keep it stock engine wise. Had a remapped gsxr before this which did around 10-15km/l in terms of fuel consumption. Not ideal.

[@fastseth]

Is the end of your video at Batu Caves?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Good spotting! Yes it was. I was otw to welly batu caves to test some Suzukis.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Abang, 80 in a 30 area. Do you not get problems with the police over there?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hmm did I do that… my bad. Police are pretty lenient with speed limits unless it’s obviously in a busy neighbourhood or they’re doing a roadblock or something.

[@maynafiesta]

have you ever think about changing tcs button with pass light button?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

That is a great idea but I’m not into changing any wiring configurations. Is it possible tho?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Does it not have a passing switch around the same area?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@Daniel-dj7fh what naturally is the passing switch on other bikes is the toggle for tc on the CB

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@RUBBERNMETAL lmao, that's weird for Honda.

[@2wheelsPL]

All ok with you m8? Long time no new movies. I made 7000 km so far with my cb650r. Installed QS as well.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Hey man I’m good thanks been busy with work and family lately I have a few videos on the backlog 😂 That’s racking up mileage quickly hope you’re enjoying it. Qs is a must. I wish I had installed it earlier.

[@2wheelsPL]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Good to hear everything is fine. Yes I ride it everywhere everyday plus some extra trips. Already exchanged oil twice and it's first season and even not finished. 😅 All the best!

[@The.JZA.]

I like the sound but I don't like the look of the db killer. I wish they could make it quieter while still keeping that big open end pipe.

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Haha I can’t help you with that. Maybe paint the db killer black? Personally I prefer old school exhaust that extends to the side hanger but akrapovic doesn’t make that specific type for the cb/cbr650.

[@hungrymynd5673]

do you wear ear plugs while riding?

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I don’t actually.

[@justindemata7621]

The first time i installed an after market exhaust it was too loud even with the silencer because I'm used to my quiet motorcycle. So whenever i enter a village or any residential area i just shift into higher gears to make it quiet even though my bike is begging for me to shift down 😂🤣😅

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Exactly how I felt. Did you have the baffles removed? I prefer them in, it’s not quiet but it can be loud if you open the throttle hard.

[@justindemata7621]

@@RUBBERNMETAL i put 3 steel scrub/wool inside the canister and it made the sound really quiet but when you rev hard, you still get the good aftermarket exhaust sound

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

@@justindemata7621 even with the baffles in? If so wow it must be really quiet. That’s a good idea I never heard of before. I’ve only known people who dig the inner fillings out to make their bike louder on Ducatis.

[@justindemata7621]

@@RUBBERNMETAL the idea just came into me 🤣 i tried it. At first I was scared that the scrub is going to melt and ruin my exhaust. But it didnt. Oh well it was a 155cc motorcycle but I'm getting a cb650r soon. I was inspired by your videos man ❤️

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

But the street legal kat is in this one right?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I have a hard time believing this is the legal system you can use in Germany, abit too loud still somehow

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

It’s definitely not street legal anywhere I think. It says so on the box. But as a prudent rider we should try to have fun and at the same time to keep it as sensible as possible.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@RUBBERNMETAL Usually the akra is legal when the cat and killer is in

[@fwbbin]

I just bought CB650R from honda big wing setapak… lets connect sometimes

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

Superb man!! Hope you’re enjoying it. How long did you wait for it? From Alex too?

[@NTDang]

Are you still alive? :(

[@vijaynair82]

More and more poison... My bike still not delivered...😭

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

How much longer? It’ll be awesome when it arrives and gives you ideas on what you wanna do to the bike.

[@MissMan666]

just no legal in most EU countries

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I don’t think it’s endorsed for road use here as well but rules are kind of loose here.