EICMA 2013: Honda CBR650F and CB650F
Not after the caffeine-charged full-blown repertoire of a supersport bike, but still like your four-cylinder middleweights? Honda's seemingly got the answer, in two formsHonda presented a solid, if unspectacular gamut of new of models at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan last week, and the ones which may stamp the most authority are the faired CBR650F and unfaired CB650F middleweights.
The sporty machines off “a new entry point into Honda’s four cylinder engine range”, and are designed to “conquer corners with ease and also be great around town”.
New from the ground up, the two bikes share a DOHC, 649cc four-cylinder engine that – like all bikes in this ilk – is tuned for low and mid-range rather than a howling top-end.
The four cylinders are canted forward 30 degrees, and the cylinder head employs direct cam actuation and cam timing that equals strong torque performance and drivability below 4000rpm. Bore and stroke is set at 67mm x 46mm.
Peak power of 87hp (64kW) arrives at 11,000rpm with peak torque of 63Nm at 8000rpm. There’s a side-swept 4-2-1 exhaust.
PGM-FI fuel injection is fed through a down-flow airbox and narrow 30mm high-velocity funnels. It operates with information from four separate throttle body sensors on 32mm throttle bores. Keihin KN7SJ injectors have replaced the Denso units used on the CB600F.
Honda claims fuel consumption of about 4.8lt/100km.
There’s a steel twin-spar frame. The seven-stage preload adjustable shock works directly on the swingarm and is matched to a 41mm telescopic front fork; the wheels are a new five-spoke design with 120/70 and 180/55 17-inch rubber. Twin 320mm wavy front and a single 240mm rear disc deliver the stopping power, with two-channel anti-lock braking fitted as standard on the CBR650F and optional on the CB650F.
Rake is set at 25.5 degrees with trail of 101mm and wheelbase of 1450mm.
Kerb weight for the CBR650F is 211kg, and 206kg for the CB650F (208kg with anti-lock braking).
The CBR650F will be available in the following colour options: Pearl Metalloid White (Tricolour), Pearl Metalloid White, Graphite Black or Sword Silver Metallic. The CB650F will be available in the following colour options: Pearl Metalloid White (Tricolour), Pearl Himalayas White, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Sword Silver Metallic, Pearl Queen Bee Yellow.
The dash comprises twin large digital screens. On the left are the rev-counter and speedometer; and on the right are a fuel gauge, clock, odometer and the warning lights. Both sides are lit by a white back light. A compact ‘wave’ design ignition key offers improved security and reduced chance of breakage.
Australian spec, price and availability are yet to be announced by Honda Australia.
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