The Honda CBR650R has finally been given its much-awaited BS6 update. The less polluting model of the middleweight motorcycle has been launched in the Indian market at an ex-showroom (Gurgaon) price of INR 8.88 lakh. Bookings for the new motorcycle have begun at the six Honda BigWing Topline dealerships located in Gurugram (Haryana), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Kochi (Kerala), and Hyderabad (Telangana).
The BS6 Honda CBR650R will be brought to
the Indian shores via the CKD route. It will be available in two colour options
namely Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. The latest model of
the middleweight motorcycle has received certain updates which allow it to
comply with the stringent and stricter Bharat Stage 6 emission regulations. It
is powered by a 648.72 cc BS6-compliant in-line 4-cylinder engine. This
liquid-cooled motor has been tuned to produce 85 hp of max power at 12,000 rpm
and generate a peak torque of 57.5 Nm at 8500 rpm. For the transmission, Honda
has incorporated a 6-speed gearbox that is accompanied by a slipper and assist
clutch.
In terms of features, the new Honda
CBR650R flaunts its dual-LED headlamps that are certainly one of the key
highlighting elements of the middleweight machine. Apart from that, we’ve got a
fully digital instrument console that shows a plethora of information. We also
have a banana-shaped swingarm, sculpted fuel tank, split seats, and a high-rise
tail section. We also like the compact, side-mounted, 4-into-1 exhaust. All the
lighting on this motorcycle is LED.
For the suspension, the new Honda CBR650R
uses a pair of Showa USD 41mm Separate Function Big Piston forks (SFF-BP) at
the front whereas a monoshock is installed at the rear. The braking duties are
handled by twin front rotors with radially-mounted calipers and a single rear
rotor. The electronics package include ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) technology,
Honda Ignition Security System (HISS), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC),
dual-channel ABS, and more.
