The 2017 Honda CBR650F and CB650F have
been launched in Japan. Honda aims to sell 300 units of the faired motorcycle
and 200 units of the naked per annum.
Powering the bikes is a 648 cc water-cooled, in-line
four cylinder mill coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is capable of
producing 90 PS of maximum power at 11,000 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 8,000
rpm. Both numbers have increased as compared to the last year’s model.
The suspension system by Showa is new while the
chassis has been strengthened. The brakes include dual 320 mm wave disc in the front and 240
mm unit in the rear. ABS is standard in both the 2017 Honda CBR650F and Honda
CB650F. The bikes also gain new LED headlamp.
Colour options for the 2017 Honda CBR 650F include
Victory Red, Matte Gun Powder Black Metallic, Pearl Glare White while the naked
Honda CB650F will be available only in Victory Red, Sword Silver Metallic.
The 2017 Honda CB650F starts at JPY 923,400 while
the 2017 Honda CBR650F ranges between JPY 999,000 to JPY 1,031,400 (all prices,
ex-showroom).