Two new Honda 650s unveiled - Hornet 600 replaced with naked 650

[Baal]

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/two-new-honda-650s-unveiled/23899.html

 

 

HONDA has unveiled to all-new 650s using the same steel diamond frame and 649cc inline-four engine, one of which will replace CB600F Hornet in 2014.

 

 

The CBR650F and CB650F are faired and naked versions of the same machine. The naked CB650F replaces the 599cc Hornet.

 

 

That could leave Hornet fans disappointment with the performance figures of the new models. At 85.8bhp, the 650s are 14bhp down on the popular 600. And the new models don’t make up for it in torque, with 46.4lbft to the Hornet’s 46.8.

 

 

The new 650s are the latest ‘platform sharing’ bikes from Honda after its CB500 and NC700 ranges, each of which shares a frame and engine across a number of models.

 

 

Honda says: ‘The new CBR650F is brand new from the wheels up. Based on the same platform as the naked streetfighter-styled CB650F, it’s been designed from inception by a young team of Honda engineers as a sports-oriented bike, usable and enjoyable in the real world by riders of all backgrounds, in environments from busy urban streets to twisting back roads.’

 

 

The firm says the CBF650F ‘turns the page on the CB600F Hornet and, sharing no common parts, starts a fresh chapter. Brand new from the wheels up – conceived and developed by a young team of Honda engineers – the concept behind its performance is completely different. It’s been designed from the outset to put the rider fully in tune with the machine and offer arresting style, identity and attitude.’

 

 

Both have the same aluminium swing-arm and 41mm right-way-up forks (the Hornet’s are upside-down), five-spoke cast aluminium wheels and wavey disc brakes. ABS is standard on the CBR600F and an option on the CB600F. The CB600F also has a different riding position, with higher handlebars.

 

 

The CBR600F has a quoted 211kg kerb weight and the CB600F 206kg, or 208kg with ABS.

 

 

Honda says the engine is tuned for good low-to-mid-range torque, especially below 4,000rpm. The firm claims 59.3mpg and a 215 mile range for both models.

 

 

They come in black, metallic silver and two choices of white. The CB600F also comes in yellow. Prices have not been confirmed.

 

 

The bikes will make their UK debut at the Motorcycle Live show at Birmingham’s NEC on November 23.

 

 

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/two-new-honda-650s-unveiled/23899.html#ixzz2jp95WshL

[Baal]

"Honda says the engine is tuned for good low-to-mid-range torque, especially below 4,000rpm. " (bearing in mind its still an inline 4) so it will be a great Class 2 bike for SG?

 

Even XJ6 which is also greatly detuned wakes up at 5k, adding that current hornet does so at 6k, this 650cc bike is likely very useable in SG.

33hp more & +1/3 more torque than (S4) = noticeably stronger than S4 across entire rpm range. If OTR 18k....

Edited November 6, 2013 by Baal

[mild_slevin]

I'm quite a fan of Hornet, after all I own one and still my beloved ride today. In terms of styling, not that catchy as the current Hornet. Kind of a "one step back" feel, not sure if they gonna do the same to CB1000R.

[Baal]

This 1 step back for styling seem to hit the 2014 VFR 800 too. But guess if they also 1 step back the pricing then should be acceptable.

[mechwira]

I like the looks, but not the performance figures. The numbers are 'neither here nor there'. You want practical economical, honda already offer cb500 and nc series. So why dumb down the hornet's performance? This new inline4 not hardcore enuff for serious riders not soft enuff for practical commuters.

[Baal]

But I thought at 85hp its just nice. Good as direct upgrade from S4, & those stepping down from the podium of SS600 but still yearn to hear the occasional wailing 4. Perhaps positioned as an useable urban ILine 4? With Street fighter looks.

[LXY]

Don't know when will cbr650 f will arrive in spore?

[MR BIKER]

With the sudden influx of honda and maybe other bikes, i doubt many shops are willing to bring these bikes in bulk. most probably will be like 10 of the x, 10 of the r and 10 of the f. when cb 400 came on shore, it was deemed as almost the best class 2a because no other bikes or company produce such machines look at how many yamaha or suzuki 400 there were at that time (late80 to 90s)

personally , i dont think any much difference in the old cb600 hornet and this new model.its just the company way of getting us buyers (especailly younger) excited but the essence is the bike is basically almost the same.

The almost new bikes on the market that excites me is probably ctx1300. its vfour (not the parallel twin 700 ) , cruiser , shaft drive and twin rear suspension. the only thing that drives me away from her is our tax and insurance system. i am still wondering why honda dont just make a 800cc v4 engine but just like the ctx1300

[Patriciareed]

But I thought at 85hp its just nice. Good as direct upgrade from S4, & those stepping down from the podium of SS600 but still yearn to hear the occasional wailing 4. Perhaps positioned as an useable urban ILine 4? With Street fighter looks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[zheetee82]

nice post.. keep it up

[lam3b0t]

I'm stuck in choosing diversion F or cbr650f. Thailand and Malaysia happily enjoying this bike already. What I feel is that for it's specs and if it has a very competitive price, 16-18k, this bike will be a killer in sg.

[Baal]

Looking at the price at Japan site, likely to be between 22-24k OTR between Naked & Faired with coe at 4k.