Both the 2024 Honda CB650R naked sports and the Honda CBR650R sportsbike receive body and tech updates for next year. The CB650R now sports a new slant-eyed LED headlight while the tail and rear cowl has been given a sharper look. This is complemented by new radiator shrouds as well as a redesigned tail light.
For the sports oriented CBR650R, the dual
LED headlights are faired into the front cowl to give it a slim silhouette.
Along with the redesigned rear cowl, the looks of the CBR650R now follow
closely the design style of the CBR100RR-R and CBR600R sportsbikes. Both Hondas
are powered by a liquid-cooled, inline-four cylinder, 649 cc power plant
putting out 93.8 hp at 12,000 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. New is the
5-inch full-colour TFT-LCD sync featuring Honda Roadsync connectivity to the
rider’s smartphone.
The CB650R and CBR650R are also the first
motorcycles in Honda’s lineup to be available with its E-Clutch technology.
Designed to make motorcycling, from beginner to expert level, easier and more
enjoyable, the E-Clutch obviates the need for a clutch lever when changing
gears.
Operating like a bi-directional
quickshifter, the E-Clutch lets the rider operate the gear lever in the normal
manner without having the actuate the clutch. While changing gears a
combination of ‘half-clutch’ operation, fuel injection cut-off and ignition
control eliminates shift shock for an ultra-smooth ride, a.k.a. rev matching.
The clutch lever is also not required when
pulling away or coming to a stop. The E-Clutch activates when the engine is
switched on and the rider has the option of disabling the system and operating
the clutch manually.
